The Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu, has expressed strong confidence that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will struggle to replicate its electoral performance from the 2024 general elections when Ghanaians head to the polls in 2028.
In an interview with Citi FM on Wednesday, August 13, Mr Konadu said the outcome of the next elections would be determined by the NDC’s record in office and their success, or otherwise, in delivering on the promises made to voters.
A farmer cutting down cocoa trees
The Assembly member for Yawkrom, a farming community in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality, Thomas Djamgba, has called on cocoa farmers not to cut down their cocoa trees or sell their farms to illegal miners for illegal mining activities.
Mr. Djamgba admitted that cocoa farmers in the country are justified in expressing their disappointment and anger towards the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government after the announcement of the cocoa producer price for the 2024/2025 season, recently.
He noted that the farmers feel betrayed because the price increase of GH¢128.75 per bag, bringing the price to GH¢3,228.75, falls far short of the GH¢6,000 promise made by the NDC during the 2024 election campaign.
He has, however, appealed to cocoa farmers, particularly those in the Yawkrom Electoral Area, to rescind their decision to either sell their farms or cut down their cocoa trees for galamsey activities.
He said, “Sometime ago, the price per bag was GH¢1,380, then later it came to GH¢3,100 and now it is GH¢3,228. Who knows may be tomorrow, it will be GH¢5,000.”
“So I am appealing to colleague cocoa farmers to resist any attempts by illegal mining companies to invade their farms to buy them outright.
Some of the youth who have vowed to resist illegal mining activities in their communities
“The galamseyers can give you two billion old cedis, but that money cannot take care of you and your families for the rest of your lives. And it can even get lost after collecting it,” he asserted.
He added, “I am getting to 40 years and I used the proceeds from my cocoa farm to go to teacher training college and the university. So please farmers, do not destroy your farms no matter what.”
Mr. Djamgba also cautioned his colleagues against smuggling cocoa beans to the neighbouring countries, since that will enrich those nations at the expense of Ghana.
In a related development, he indicated that residents of three communities —Yawkrom, Oseiakuapem and Obengkrom— have vowed to resist any illegal mining activities in their communities.
He said for sometime now, a certain company has been visiting the communities claiming to have been given licence by the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry to do prospecting in the area.
“Meanwhile, usually when they come like this, at the end of the day you see them doing galamsey.
“So we will allow any company to enter our communities only when the ministry has engaged the residents and the chiefs for the proper things to be done,” he pointed out.
He said there would be nothing left for the next generation if illegal mining activities are not stopped.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi
The Eastern Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held a solemn vigil at Koforidua Jackson Park in honour of Dr Edward Omane Boamah and seven others who died in the August 6 helicopter crash.
The event, held on the night of Wednesday, August 13, brought together NDC members, residents, and members of the clergy.
Former NDC National Chairman and Policy Advisor at the Office of the Vice President, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, praised Dr Boamah for strengthening the party’s presence within the medical community, recalling his role in establishing the NDC at the University of Ghana Medical School.
“We won’t allow death to break us down. It will strengthen us to continue the reset agenda for the benefit of all,” he said.
Eastern Regional Minister Madam Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey also lauded Dr Boamah’s leadership and his fight against illegal mining, describing him as a stalwart who championed community engagement in tackling galamsey.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, signed the book of condolence and cautioned religious leaders against making unfounded public statements about the tragedy.
He urged sensitivity, prayer, and restraint, reminding them of the pain of the bereaved families.
Amaarae is a Ghanaian singer
Following the release of her latest studio album titled Black Star, Ghanaian Afropop singer Amaarae has faced criticism from some netizens over certain observations.
Critics have questioned her decision not to feature any Ghanaian artiste on the project, despite performing songs by other Ghanaians at Coachella 2025 and actively promoting Ghana on global stages.
Amaarae, who is based in the United States, has been vocal about her love for Ghana.
Amaarae shines at 2025 Coachella
Earlier this year, she represented Ghana at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.
Her performance on April 13 at the Empire Polo Club was not just about her music, she also used the moment to shine a spotlight on other Ghanaian artistes.
On stage, she performed songs from Eazzy, Joey B, La Même Gang, and the Asakaa Boys, among others.
At one point, she made the audience to wave the Ghana flag, and made sure the flag was displayed on stage.
Due to these circumstances, fans somewhat expected her new album to feature at least one artiste based in Ghana.
‘I had to give a moment to my country’ – Amaarae on performing other Ghanaian songs at Coachella
But when “Black Star” dropped, the featured artistes were not from Ghana like netizens expected.
The album included UK alt-pop artiste Pink Pantheress, American R&B legend Charlie Wilson, supermodel Naomi Campbell, the mysterious act Starkillers, and UK-based rapper Bree Runway.
Many critics have since argued that Amaarae had failed to support local, home-based talent artiste.
However, Amaarae has responded to these claims.
In a video posted on her TikTok on August 13,2025, she was with Bree Runway a Ghanaian UK resident, to address the situation.
The two, speaking in Twi and English, laughed off the idea that Bree was not Ghanaian.
“You people were saying I did not feature any Ghanaian. You guys said I’m claiming Black Star, but I did not feature any Ghanaian. If I’m not Ghanaian, who am I? I’m Ghanaian, and mine is an American style. Hers is the UK style,” they said.
@realamaarae No 🇬🇭 features??? Hmm @Bree Runway #blackstar #amaarae #ghanatiktok🇬🇭 #fypシ゚ ♬ Starkilla – Amaarae & Bree Runway & Starkillers
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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the political leaders of Ghana to desist from engaging in partisanship over discussions around the purchase of a new presidential jet and military helicopters.
According to a report by asaaseradio.com, Otumfuo stressed the need to prioritise safety and operational efficiency. He made the statement when the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
“Enough of the politicisation of the purchase of presidential planes and helicopters. Human lives are at stake here. We must invest to safeguard their safety and efficiency,” the report quoted opemsuo.com.
Otumfuo called for urgent investment in a modern replacement for the country’s existing fleet, noting that its current condition is not optimal.
Public figures who have called for an end to galamsey following horrific helicopter crash
The Asantehene was speaking in the wake of the August 6, 2025, fatal helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two cabinet ministers, and has since reignited a conversation about the existing fleet of helicopters and jets belonging to the Ghana Armed Forces.
On August 6, 2025, a Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 military helicopter crashed into a forested mountainside in the Adansi Akrofuom District, Ashanti Region, Ghana, killing all eight people on board. The helicopter was en route from Kotoka International Airport in Accra to Obuasi for an event focused on combating illegal mining.
Among the victims were Ghana’s Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress Samuel Sarpong, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and three crew members: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Official: Six remaining helicopter crash victims to be buried at Military Cemetery on Friday
The wreckage was found burned, with all victims burnt beyond recognition, necessitating DNA analysis for identification.
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Businesses operating in different product or service areas require separate trademark registrations
A global managing attorney, Sarah Norkor Anku, is urging business owners to protect their brands by registering trademarks for the exact goods and services they offer.
She warned that skipping this step could give competitors the opportunity to take over their brand identity.
She explained that registering a company is not the same as protecting every product or service under that company. Each product or service must be registered in the correct category to secure full trademark protection.
According to her, businesses operating in different product or service areas require separate trademark registrations for each category.
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She stressed that a trademark protects the elements that make a brand recognisable in the market, such as a name, logo, slogan, or any other symbol associated with the goods and services.
“Your trademark is essentially your brand identifier, how we recognise you in the market. Trademarks can be names, logos, slogans, or any other identifier used to distinguish goods and services,” she told Joy Business.
Anku also shared a cautionary example of a business whose competitor registered its trademark first, resulting in a long and costly legal battle to reclaim it.
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GFA donated nine buses to nine Division One League clubs in 2024
Veteran football administrator, Alhaji Karim Grusah has revealed that he has petitioned FIFA over the Ghana Football Association’s acquisition of buses for Division One League clubs.
According to the owner of King Faisal FC who has been a critic of the GFA recently, he is against the approved statute change allowing a GFA president to serve three terms and he will take the fight beyond Ghana’s borders.
“Kurt went and bought old, weathered buses, and if FIFA is indeed a credible organisation, they will speak out. I have already petitioned FIFA about this, and they have acknowledged receipt,” Grusah said in an interview with Asempa FM.
In November 2024, the GFA presented buses to nine Division One League clubs, Young Apostles, Techiman Heroes, Victory Club Warriors, Basake Holy Stars, New Edubiase, Ebusua Dwarfs, Vision FC, Okwawu United, and Hohoe United, as part of a capacity-building initiative.
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The move was touted as a reward for the top three teams from each zone of the previous season.
But Grusah insists the deal violates FIFA rules, describing the buses as “old and weathered” units from Korea that no honest stakeholder should have accepted.
“I filed that petition to FIFA a long time ago. I didn’t want to reveal it, but I’m saying it now. Those buses are against FIFA’s rules, and I have written to them. I am not scared of anyone,” he further stated.
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@asempa_fm I have petitioned FIFA over the GFA buses distributed to clubs — Alhaji Karim Grusah. #SportsNite ♬ original sound – ASEMPA FM
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Yinka Theisen, ex-lover of Linc Edochie, has publicly accused May Yul-Edochie, estranged wife of Nollywood star Yul Edochie, of orchestrating cyberbullying against her.
Yinka claims that May’s supporters, known as “May Nation,” targeted her with online harassment, including a petition to her workplace in order to get her fired.
Kantamanto traders engaging in fire preventive measures
A TOTAL of 925 new fire extinguishers have been installed at various shops at the Kantamanto Market by The Or Foundation Ghana following the January fire outbreak, which ravaged large sections of the market, affecting over 30,000 traders and destroying more than 7,000 shops.
The foundation that funded the rebuilding of the market after the fire outbreak further instituted comprehensive fire safety training for the Kantamanto Market leaders by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
The training programme, according to the foundation, will continue until every member of the market has been reached, ensuring that fire safety knowledge is widespread and practical.
Addressing the traders, the Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, called on traders to desist from engaging in illegal power connections, the purchase of substandard materials, and faulty electrical installations, as they are major contributors to market fires.
“Ensure you are using certified electricians for installations and maintain your electrical systems regularly. Be cautious about activities like cooking, ironing, and smoking in the market. Market leaders must designate safe areas for these activities and follow proper safety protocols,” he mentioned.
ACFO II Nisawu added that one of the pressing challenges confronting firefighters whenever there is fire outbreak in the market areas has to do with congestion, urging market authorities to keep walkways clear and ensure easy access for emergency responders.
He added that the GNFS expects the Kantamanto Market authorities to present committed individuals to be trained as fire wardens for the market. He further called on the provision of independent water sources at vantage points at the Kantamanto Market for firefighting purposes.
“The GNFS expects the Kantamanto Market authorities to provide alternative sources, for example, mechanised boreholes, to augment the fire hydrants situated at the markets. We also expect the market authorities to provide a post where fire personnel can be stationed to supervise the activities of traders and fire wardens,” he added.
Market Manager for Kantamanto Obroniwawu Businesses Association (KOBA), Adutwum Atta Manu, said that since the January fire outbreak, public perception has been that Kantamanto Market is not operational, which has affected businesses.
“The reality is that the market is fully open and remains a vital hub for trade in Accra. We also commend the foundation for their support and pledge to ensure that traders adhere to safety preventive measures,” he said.
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Nigerian Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has debunked a recent report by an online media outlet alleging that he constructed a luxury mansion within two years of his appointment as minister.
In a viral video, the platform claimed the minister was flaunting an extravagant lifestyle funded through corrupt means, citing the construction of a new mansion allegedly completed within two years in office.
Over 3,000 schoolchildren in Ghana’s Central and Eastern Regions received brand-new antimicrobial World Shoes during a coordinated four-day campaign led by Samaritan’s Feet Ghana in partnership with US-based nonprofit Healthier Soles.
The four-day “Shoes of Hope” distribution campaign kicked off on July 8 in the Akwamufie community (Eastern Region), where 700 shoes were handed out to students at Akwamufie Presby School and the Community Vocational School, with several community members receiving pairs as well.
The MP for the district, together with some Local leaders, were in attendance, which depicted strong community support for the initiative.
On July 10, the team proceeded to the Central Region, where 767 pairs were distributed in the rural community of Kankaboom, and Kwaprow in partnership with The Komenda Project.
In Kankaboom, especially, the team’s presence discovered some children walking miles to school and other parts of town in slippers and some without shoes at all, with the majority suffering serious foot injuries. This problem clearly underscored the urgent need for our intervention.
The campaign reached its peak on July 11 in Nsawam (Eastern Region), where 2,280 school children across seven basic schools and community members received new shoes.
In Nsawam, our partnership extended to include Charisma Community Baptist Church, General Dodd Ministries and Inspiration Co. This event also featured a medical outreach led by OKB Hope Foundation and offered pressure and glucose blood screenings for the townsfolk, as well as general check-ups with laboratory exams.
The World Shoes are particularly unique; constructed from closed-cell EVA with antimicrobial properties, and are engineered to prevent foot-borne diseases and suit the harsh rural terrain.
Moreover, the shoes raise minimal environmental concerns due to the inclusion of biodegradable materials in their design. Alongside the footwear, proper hygiene and hand-washing sessions were conducted to teach the school children and foster long-term healthy practices.
The “Wash & Wear” service – where volunteers, teachers, church-based groups, and community leaders cleaned children’s feet and ensured proper fitting, added a compassionate and humane touch to the campaign, empowering the children and reinforcing their dignity.
What made this distribution remarkable was the involvement of American teenage co-founders of Healthier Soles – Simar Kantor and Arav Makadia, who led fundraising efforts in the United States and travelled to Ghana with their families to take part in the four-day campaign.
Together with their parents and siblings, they actively washed feet and fitted shoes for recipients, adding an inspiring element and intergenerational diversity to the mission.
The program’s core message reinforces Samaritan’s Feet Ghana’s mission of removing barriers to education, one pair of shoes at a time.
CEO Prince Adu-Appiah noted, “Access to proper footwear is a basic but critical investment in a child’s health and education. When we remove health-related barriers, we give children a fair chance to learn, grow, and succeed.” The distribution not only protects children’s physical health but according to research, also promotes school attendance by eliminating obstacles linked to illness, discomfort or embarrassment.
The co-founders of Healthier Soles, Arav and Simar, shared that their inspiration came from reading in school about the challenges faced by children in underserved communities, particularly the lack of basic necessities like shoes.
They felt compelled to take action, believing that small, targeted interventions can spark lasting change. With their families’ backing, they decided to start their impact journey from Ghana in partnership with Samaritan’s Feet.
Being an epitome of the fusion of purpose, Samaritan’s Feet Ghana, Healthier Soles, World Shoes, OKB Hope Foundation, Charisma Community Baptist Church, General Dodd Ministries and The Komenda project have demonstrated, through this visionary collaboration, the effectiveness of multi-sector partnership in creating scalable and sustainable change.
Having reached 3,747 children and community members across two regions and nine rural communities, the “Shoes of Hope” campaign not only enhanced health and school attendance but also offered a replicable model, well-suited for emulation, across Ghana and West Africa.
As the Healthier Soles team returned home, they took with them a rich understanding of how a simple pair of shoes can catalyze profound impact.
Ankara is one of the most loved African prints that brings colour, culture, and class to every outfit. Whether you’re attending a wedding, birthday, church service, or any special event, there is always a pretty Ankara design perfect for the occasion.
One of the most popular choices is the Ankara gown. It can be long and flowing or short and flirty, depending on your style. Many ladies love the off-shoulder or one-arm gown styles. These give you a bold, elegant, and fashionable look.
Peplum tops with pencil skirts are also in style. They look classy and fit perfectly for weddings or engagement parties. Pairing them with nice heels and matching accessories makes you stand out in any crowd.
For those who prefer something different, Ankara jumpsuits are modern and chic. They are stylish, easy to wear, and great for semi-formal occasions. You can also try Ankara wrap dresses, which suit all body shapes and can be styled in different ways.
Another beautiful trend is the mix-and-match Ankara designs. These combine plain fabric with Ankara prints to create unique looks. You can use leftover Ankara pieces to make stylish jackets or patchwork skirts.
Don’t forget the men too! Stylish Ankara shirts or agbada sets give them a sharp and cultural appearance for any occasion.
Complete your Ankara look with matching headwraps, handbags, and shoes. You can also add beaded jewelry or bold earrings to boost your overall style.
With the right tailor and design, Ankara will always make you shine at any event. Choose your favourite style today and let your outfit do the talking!
Ghanaian musician and actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin, received a royal seal of approval today when the Dormaahene warmly welcomed him at the Sunyani Airport ahead of the premiere of his latest movie, Captain Ibrahim Traoré (The Last African Hero).
The unexpected meeting turned into a memorable moment when the Dormaahene shook Lilwin’s hand, handed him a couple of crisp GHC 200 notes, and declared, “you are the number one star in Ghana.”
Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has explained that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision not to contest the Tamale Central by-election is a matter of political pragmatism, not fear or mere sympathy.
Speaking on Channel One TV, Adomako Kissi described Tamale Central as a seat that has “consistently been green” for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and said the numbers from the last election left “no doubt” the odds were not in the NPP’s favour.
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“And gold became god and man became merchandise.” A blessed land bleeding from the hands of her own children and serving foreigners platter.
In the heart of Ghana’s rich lands lies a broken mirror. A land once full of promise, now shattered by greed, silence and short-sightedness. We call it ‘Galamsey’, an innocent word that now carries the weight of a nation’s heartbreak.
What dates back to ancient days as survival mining has spiraled into a national wound. Rivers that once quenched our thirst now run like poisoned veins. Forests, cocoa, coffee, rubber and crop farms that once stood proud are bald and bleeding. The earth cries but who is listening?
This is not just about the environment. It is about us, our conscience, our dignity and our future. It is about our children who will one day ask: “What did you do when our land was dying?”
Too many of us have chosen silence; the comfortable silence that watches evil and calls it none of our business. Yet galamsey is everyone’s business. Whether you are a chief, a teacher, a pastor, a student, a journalist or a politician .The land that feeds us is bleeding before our very eyes.
We didn’t get here overnight. This deadly kind of galamsey didn’t begin with shovels and mercury. It began with permission; we call it order from above. With compromise, looking the other way, justifying wrong because of poverty and people who had the power to act but chose their pockets over their people.
It’s easy to point fingers at the galamsey boys, the young men risking their lives in the pits. But let’s ask ourselves: who sponsors them? Who is behind them? Who protects them? Who finances them? Are they the only real cause of our tragedy? Who turned our state institutions into sleepy watchmen?
We are all in this. Some dig with excavators, others dig with policies. Some mine with their hands, others with their signatures. Some destroy with action, others destroy with silence. And then some of us simply cry on social media and move on.
Where are the traditional leaders whose stools were once rooted in ancestral lands? Where are the district and municipal leaders whose jurisdictions now resemble war zones? Where are the youth leaders, the student unions, the faith-based organisations?
We are watching the soul of Ghana get carved out one illegal pit at a time. And who are the real beneficiaries of our blood? What do we have to show for? Our gatekeepers, the very ones who should be speaking, rising, resisting have become too comfortable, too afraid or too compromised.
It is said that when the drums change, the dance must also change. But in Ghana, the music of greed plays louder than the drumbeat of responsibility.
We need national awakening not just policies, not just committees, not just slogans. We need a movement of conscience.
We need schools teaching children to love the land. We need churches and mosques preaching about environmental stewardship. We need the media to stay awake, to keep the pressure on. We need citizens who will refuse to be used by foreigners mining activities that cost us our rivers. We need leaders who will choose legacy over loot.
This is not just about water bodies and cocoa farms. It is about the soul of a nation.
It is about whether we can look our children in the eye and say: “We fought for your tomorrow.”
We may be broken but we are not beyond repair. The same hands that destroy can also rebuild. The same voices that are silent can roar. The same Ghana that stands mocked can rise again.
We must reach the point where we say: “Enough! not on our soil, not in our name.” The land has given us gold but what have we given it in return? Destruction, poison and silence?
Let this be our turning point, the moment when we stop waiting for someone else and we become the ones Ghana has been waiting for. Because if we don’t rise to protect the land, we will fall with it.
By Alice Frimpong Sarkodie
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has officially joined the race for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidacy, picking up nomination forms to contest in the party’s flagbearer election slated for January 2026.
Dr. Adutwum, who served in former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government as Minister of Education, made the move as part of his bid to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.
His decision adds to the growing list of contenders seeking to succeed the party’s current leadership.
The Bosomtwe Member of Parliament is widely known for his contributions to education reform, particularly in the areas of STEM advancement and secondary education expansion.
His entry into the flagbearer race is expected to spark significant debate within the party, with supporters touting his technocratic expertise and track record in public service.
Similarly, on August 13, more than 490 youth organisers of the party, including substantive and deputy youth leaders from constituencies across the country, picked up nomination forms for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential primary in January 2026.
The group described Dr. Bawumia as the only candidate capable of securing victory for the NPP in the 2028 general elections.
Their endorsement follows a strategic meeting on July 29, 2025, where representatives from various constituencies cited his “exceptional leadership, proven track record, and vision for Ghana’s future” as reasons for their support.
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Some commercial drivers have planned to stage a street protest over the deplorable Pokuase-Nsawam section of the N4 highway that connects Accra to Kumasi and other areas in the middle belt of the country.
According to the drivers, they are giving a one-week ultimatum to the government to repair the deteriorated sections between Pokuase and Nsawam to make it motorable even while the contractor continues with the rehabilitation works else they will extend the street protest nationwide.
In a joint statement through their leadership in various transport unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and allied operators, they said the busy stretch, which links Accra to the Eastern, Ashanti and northern regions, has become almost impassable and dangerous.
They argued that the road’s poor condition is inflating operational costs due to constant repairs, reduced vehicle lifespans and more frequent spare-parts replacement.
“This is not just a challenge for commercial transport operators, but for all motorists using this critical corridor,” the statement issued on Thursday, August 14, 2025 said. “It is disrupting daily life and economic activities.”
The unions claimed they have already met with the Minister of Roads and Highways, who promised to fix the road within six weeks. However, they stressed that this deadline has passed without visible progress.
To them, if the ministry fails to act within the next seven days, their members will park their vehicles and stage a nationwide protest “until our concerns are addressed”.
The operators are calling on all affected motorists, commuters and residents to join the planned protest, describing it as a civic duty to pressure authorities into urgent action.
Attached below is a copy of statement from the unions:
In a heartfelt and emotionally charged Instagram video, Rex did not hold back his frustration over what he described as a blatant violation of intellectual property rights. He lamented that the unauthorized airing of films is not just a minor offense but a serious act that undermines the very foundation of the film industry. According to him, every production is the result of months sometimes years of planning, creativity, and financial investment.
Rex explained that behind every movie are teams of actors, directors, writers, crew members, and producers who pour their energy, time, and skills into bringing a vision to life. When these works are broadcast without consent, he said, it strips creators of the recognition and financial returns they deserve.
He further stressed that such actions discourage investors from supporting future projects, as the risk of losing revenue to piracy or unauthorized use is high. For him, this is not simply about money, but also about respect for the artistry and effort behind filmmaking. Rex called on both fans and industry stakeholders to take the issue seriously, urging them to support legal viewing platforms.
His message was clear: protecting creative work is essential to sustaining the growth of the movie industry.
“Ghana TV station, Ghana TV Station. The TV station wey dey show our film for free. Na Ogun wey go kpai all of una. Ghana entertainment will continue to be behind. As e be say nobody wan get sense tell una say that thing wey una dey no good. I’m using this opportunity to call out all of Ghana TV stations. You guys are all stupid. No disrespect to my fans, you guys know that I love you but e don dey too much. Enough is Enough. I just released Prince of Peace, una don stream am. Why?”
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Ghana’s government declared labor market reforms a top priority as new projections reveal 10 million citizens will enter the workforce by 2040.
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem issued the warning at the World Bank’s ninth Ghana Economic Update launch in Accra, stressing unemployment risks undermining recent economic gains.
“Unemployment and underemployment represent a potential powder keg,” Ampem told policymakers and development partners. He cited rapid urbanization and limited economic transformation as pressure points.
With 58% of Ghana’s projected 45 million population under 30 by 2040, job creation lags far behind demand. The government is now channeling over GH¢564 million into skills programs like ‘Adwumawura’ apprenticeships and the ‘One Million Coders’ initiative.
Economic improvements offer a foundation. Inflation has halved to 12.1% since January, interest rates fell, and the cedi strengthened.
Ampem credited President John Mahama’s focus on “decent and dignifying jobs” through private sector collaboration. Further indirect employment is expected from infrastructure and agriculture investments under the ‘Big Push’ and 24-Hour Economy programmes.
The World Bank’s labor-focused analysis arrives as Ghana drafts its 2026 budget and a presidential development plan. Ampem confirmed the Finance Ministry’s new Real Sector and Research divisions will prioritize the report’s recommendations. “We remain committed to consensus-based solutions,” he added, referencing March’s National Economic Dialogue.
Rap Fada says he was battling depression during that point in his life
Ghanaian musician Rap Fada has shared how he battled depression and suicidal tendencies at a point in his career over his songs not being profitable enough.
The artiste, known for hits like “Style Biaa Bi,” shared in an interview with Bryt TV that at his lowest point, he contemplated suicide after his music stopped gaining traction.
Rap Fada explained that his habit of appearing in just boxer shorts, which sparked ridicule online, was unintentional and was due to his severe mental health struggles.
Akwaboah advised me to stop walking around with only boxers – Rap Fada
He admitted feeling abandoned by the industry during his crisis, with no support system to turn to.
“Walking about in boxers was not intentional; it was something I was dealing with.
“I was actually going through depression. I even wanted to take my life at one point. Because my music wasn’t hitting. I was frustrated. And there was no one to help me out,” he said.
He added that his situation was so dire that he couldn’t even record new songs because he was financially handicapped.
“There was a time I was always home, and I couldn’t go out unless necessary. There was no money. I couldn’t even go to the studio to record songs,” he said.
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Renowned US-based Ghanaian lawyer and scholar, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, has called out the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, over the arrest of New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist Daniel Adomako, popularly known as Sir Obama Pokuase.
In a series of posts shared on Facebook on August 13, 2025, Professor Kwaku Asare, who is widely known as Kwaku Azar, raised a number of issues with the NPP activist’s arrest.
Police confirm arrest of NPP’s Sir Obama Pokuase
He asserted that the Ghana Police Service was not being consistent in its arrest of Sir Obama Pokuase.
“From dawn raid to ‘helping with investigation’ to arraignment — Mr IGP, the math isn’t mathing. GOGO wasn’t born yesterday,” he wrote in one of the posts.
He also questioned the nature of the arrest of the activist, saying, “Thanks for the update, police, but why the dawn arrest if Sir Obama is only assisting investigations?”
The legal luminary indicated that the arrest of the NPP supporter was unwarranted, arguing that a mere statement by people does not warrant arrests.
“In a constitutional order, arrest is not the reflexive answer to unpopular speech. The due process protections, the presumption of innocence, and the right to liberty require that security agencies act with restraint, precision, and proportionality.
“Enforcement should target only speech that is truly hateful, threatening, or inciting unlawful acts — speech that poses a tangible risk to the safety of persons or the security of the State. Disrespectful, distasteful, or crude remarks, however unpalatable, do not meet this threshold and should be countered by rebuttal, civic education, or social disapproval, not the heavy hand of arrest,” he wrote.
Two arrested for threatening President Mahama and First Lady Lordina
According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the Police Service, ACP Grace Ansah Akrofi, Sir Obama Pokuase’s arrest is in connection with the sharing of videos and images on social media in which some individuals are openly seen brandishing illegally acquired weapons.
“The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested Mr Daniel Adomako, known on social media as ‘Sir Obama Pokuase’, earlier today.
“His arrest is part of ongoing intelligence-led operations by the Police and other security agencies aimed at dismantling networks involved in the illegal possession and display of sophisticated weapons. He is assisting investigations into some images and videos he circulated on social media depicting individuals openly brandishing these illegally acquired sophisticated weapons,” the police said.
The statement added that the operation has been ongoing for some weeks and has led to the retrieval of a substantial number of illegal arms and ammunition.
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While reading the Kevin Taylor case this morning, GOGO was struck by these words expressed by Justice Tanko Amadu.
“My Lords, before us is an application, which triggers a careful consideration of two pertinent aspects of our national lives — the adherence to the due process of law, and the respect for the authority of the court. The procedure to enforcing the latter requires adherence to the principles of the former. Ours is not a dictatorial setting but is procedurally defined, as it is underpinned by respect for the rights of all persons, including accused persons or Respondents to any process of the court alleging contempt.”
Those words resonate even more today in light of the dawn arrest of Sir-Obama, editor of Pokuase Mail, for an as-yet unspecified offence.
If one is to believe reports circulating on social media, always a hazardous proposition, the episode once again highlights a recurring challenge in our national life: the balance between safeguarding the constitutional freedoms that are the lifeblood of our democracy and protecting public order.
The principles that Justice Tanko enunciated in the Taylor case applies with equal, if not greater, force to the conduct of our police and national security agencies when confronted with speech that is offensive, unsettling, or injurious to sensibilities.
The mode of arrest is not a mere procedural nicety; it is a substantive guarantee that the coercive powers of the State are exercised only within the guardrails of law. Where there is no risk of flight, destruction of evidence, or imminent danger to the public, the preferred approach should be to invite the person to assist with investigations, rather than storming their home at dawn as if they were armed robbers or looters.
Such heavy-handed tactics, when used on mere suspects in speech-related matters, undermine public trust and create the appearance of intimidation rather than justice.
In that same case, Justice Tanko quoted an English judge who observed:
“Every sane person abuses his power from time to time, but a judge has many more opportunities of doing this than most other people. One unfair remark by one judge can bring the judiciary as a whole into disrepute, just as a few unruly and bad-mannered students can give the young people of today a bad name. In each case the percentage is tiny but the harm is done just the same.”
What is true of one judge is even more true of the police or national security. One reckless raid — one dawn storming of a home without clear justification — can bring an entire security institution into disrepute.
The percentage of such incidents may be small, but the damage to public trust is immense and lasting. In an age where images and videos travel instantly, one misjudged operation can erase years of painstaking community relations work.
In a constitutional order, arrest is not the reflexive answer to unpopular speech. The due process protections, the presumption of innocence, and the right to liberty require that security agencies act with restraint, precision, and proportionality.
Enforcement should target only speech that is truly hateful, threatening, or inciting unlawful acts — speech that poses a tangible risk to the safety of persons or the security of the State.
Disrespectful, distasteful, or crude remarks, however unpalatable, do not meet this threshold and should be countered by rebuttal, civic education, or social disapproval, not the heavy hand of arrest.
We must also acknowledge the increasing incidence of uncivil discourse in our public life. Far too many people now reach for needless insults as their first and only rhetorical tool, sometimes because they see such behaviour rewarded with attention, notoriety, or even political capital.
Much of the rich debates that we once witnessed on platforms such as Okyeame and Ghanaweb now seem to be giving way to high-sounding insults — empty of substance but loud enough to dominate the space.
This trend not only debases our national conversation but risks creating a perverse incentive structure where coarseness is a shortcut to relevance.
Hateful speech, especially when aimed at individuals or groups with hostility and prejudice, adds little of value to public discourse. It corrodes trust, deepens divisions, and distracts from the constructive exchange of ideas that strengthens democratic governance.
Civil discourse, in contrast, enriches debate, sharpens policy, and builds a culture in which disagreement is not a licence for dehumanisation.
The President is not just an old Vandal who treasures free speech; he is also a media man who has, time without number, highlighted the importance of allowing free expression.
National Security must take a cue from His Excellency: the State’s coercive power should not be the instrument for settling scores over words that offend, but the shield that protects lawful expression, even when it stings.
A society committed to these ideals must be willing to ostracise those whose only weapon is insult, while preserving the dignity of individuals and the integrity of our national conversation.
Security agencies must act not as arbiters of taste but as guardians of constitutional order — intervening only when speech crosses the legal line into criminality, and doing so with procedures that respect the rights of all, including the most intemperate speaker. That is the true measure of a free society.
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The World Bank is projecting a 0.6 percent surge in Ghana’s GDP
The World Bank has projected that Ghana could gain additional revenue equivalent to at least 0.6% of GDP in 2025 if the government fully implements the revenue measures outlined in the 2025 budget.
According to the World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update report, the projected increase aligns with the targets of the IMF-supported Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme.
Speaking at the launch of the report in Accra, World Bank Country Director Robert Taliercio said full enforcement of the tax exemption law and the creation of a comprehensive tax expenditure register would enhance transparency and accountability in the country’s revenue mobilisation.
The World Bank also urged the government to strengthen the Ghana Revenue Authority’s capacity to roll out the Integrated Tax Administration System and conduct risk-based audits to improve tax compliance.
Wilful loan defaulters to face public naming and borrowing ban under new BoG rules
In addition, it called for the full adoption of Public Financial Management (PFM) systems such as the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) and the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS) across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), as well as metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies (MMDAs).
The report further recommended integrating all spending accounts into the Treasury Single Account to enhance transparency, efficiency, and expenditure control.
“Improving tax administration, broadening the tax base, and strengthening public financial management will be critical to achieving sustainable fiscal consolidation,” the report stated.
Strong cedi, easing inflation create room for lending expansion – BoG Governor
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‘Last Wave’: Defence Press Corps captures Dr Omane Boamah’s final assignment
As Ghana prepare to hold ogbonge state funeral for di eight victims of di 6 August military helicopter crash, di kontri chief of defence staff don dey speak for di first time since di tragic accident.
Di funeral go happun on di morning of 15 August for di independence square for di capital Accra wia authorities dey expect thousands of mourners.
Deputy chief of staff for di presidency Stanislav Dogboe tok for one presser say “make pipo join us mourn in solemnity; we neva want any chaos and unauthorized movement for di funeral grounds.”
“Na only accredited pipo go get access to di inner perimeter all di way to di military cemetery. Di police go dey on standby to assist to direct traffic for di independence square area.”
Since di deadly crash, foreign heads of state and oda dignitaries dey send condolence message to di pipo and President of Ghana.
President of Sierra Leone and Ecowas chair Julius Maada Bio and di president of Sao Tomè Carlos Vila Nova already don visit di kontri to mourn wit President John Mahama, wey dem lay wreaths for di fallen eight.
Heads of di missions for di kontri, state institutions, political party leaders and members of di public don also pay floral tribute to di victims, when di president declare three days of national mourning.
Di military helicopter bin dey carry ogbonge govment officials to launch one event against illegal mining for Obuasi for di Ashanti region, crash into one forest wey all di occupants burn beyond recognition.
Di eight victims include two cabinet ministers – di defence minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, di environment minister – Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed as well as di deputy national security coordinator Dr Muniru Limuna.
Di oda victims na Dr Samuel Sarpong wey be di first vice chairman of di govment party di National Democratic congress (NDC) and Samuel Aboagye wey be di deputy national disaster management organisation director (Nadmo).
Three crew members on top di military helicopter also perish – Squadron leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Sake of di bodies of di victims bin burn beyond recognition for di crash site, govment bin carry dia samples to South Africa for forensic & DNA analysis to identify dem.
Afta di kontri receive electronic results for two of di victims wey be Muslims (Dr Ibrahim Murtala and Alhaji Muniru Limuna), dem bin organize Islamic prayers wey dem bury dem for di military cemetery on 10 August 2025.
Ahead of di state funeral for all di crash victims, sabi pipo bin bash di armed forces ova di way dem bin handle di whole accident.
Some pipo also bin sama di local authorities wey don lead di search and rescue effort for dat day including how dem handle di bodies of di victims.
Sabi pipo say di military bin respond late to di scene of di incident wey bin involve dia boss di defence minister and dia three oda service colleagues wey be di crew on top di Z-9 helicopter dat day.
‘How we respond to di crash’ – Chief of defence staff
Many pipo also bin criticize di disaster scene officials say dem bin use jute sack to carry di bodies of di victims from di forest to di standby ambulance for di foot of di forest.
But for one press conference di chief of defence staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong explain wetin happun on dat day.
Im tok say di military bin respond to di accident quickly contrary to wetin many pipo bin dey tok say di soldiers delay bifor dem arrive on di scene.
“Dis na di fastest recovery exercise wey involve helicopter crash for dis kontri; di last time helicopter don crash for di Atiwa forest, we bin take three days to reach di accident scene.”
Im explain say “for dis latest case, when we bin suspect say sometin happun to di helicopter, e take us additional 30 minutes to apply di known protocols to find di aircraft.”
“If aircraft don lose communication, e neva mean say e don crash, e fit mean say e dey fly very low out of radar, or sake of poor weather or mechanical wahala.”
Lt. Gen. Agyapong explain say “we bin activate rescue effort afta we realize say we still no dey find di aircraft for di radar, we later change am from rescue to recovery efforts afta we bin gather information from di residents for di village.”
“Di closest military post at di time na di team wey bin go di helipad for Obuasi to receive di dignitaries wey bin dey go for di illegal mining event; na so we deploy dem to di scene, wey e don take time for dem to reach dia,” di CDS add.
Im further explained say “by di time soldiers bin reach dia, di locals for di scene already begin to interfere wit di crime scene. Our oda team from Kumasi bin reach di scene on time – wey be about 800ft above sea level.”
“For di site, our personnel don do whatever dem fit do dat day, wey we bin do di recovery wit di available material at di time for dat thick forest.”
Di CDS confam say di officers on ground togeda wit health workers and local authorities bin carry body bags to di crash site for di victims.
“Even though we carry some body bags, di remains of di victims bin dey hot as some still dey burn; so e neva dey fit to put dem inside di rubber body bags.
Lt. Gen. William Agyapong conclude say “di accident site na thick forest, night begin to dey fall, na so we make decision to use di jute sacks from di local farmers to carry di bodies from di forest. We gat di option to leave di bodies for dia and return di next day, but we sabi wetin fit happun to dis bodies if we leave dem dia.”
“Na so di team on top di mountain inside di forest decide to use di available material to start to descend di hill wit di bodies wey dem meet di medical team for di foot of di hill.”
Di head of di military tok journalists say afta dem move di bodies from di forest, dem now put dem inside body bags wey dem transport dem inside three standby ambulances.
“We now transfer di bodies to Kumasi wey we put dem inside caskets; we bin drape dis caskets wit di Ghana flags to befit dia status as patriots of di kontri, wey we move dem to Accra.”
Di CDS admit say “some mistakes fit happun for dis process but our men bin respond fast fast to di situation. From di crash to Accra, e dey possible say some tins happun wey no gree wit our culture but I gat to tok am say di pipo on di ground bin access di situation wey dem do dia best wit wetin dey available at di time.”
Investigations on di crash don start
President John Mahama confam say di investigation board of inquiry bin dey chook eye into di mata.
Im assure say “we don find flight data and oda information wey go assist di investigations.”
Di Chief of Defence staff also tok am say di armed forces almost finish wit preliminary investigation into di case.
“At dis moment, we don dey keep di anti-crash recorder wey we don dey wait for di manufacturers to decode am.”
“If e don dey necessary to update una wit any further information, we go share am wit di public.”
Wetin happun since di tragedy
President Mahama don hint say govment go create fund for di families for di gallant citizens wey don die for dis crash.
Some of dem bin get young children na so dis fund go cater for dem from now till dem finish education.
Sabi pipo also tok say dis na di time di govment gat to take serious action against illegal mining wey be di mata we don carry di eight pipo go dia death.
Di office of di presidential envoy for interfaith and ecumenical relations also don ask pastors and men of God to submit dia prophesies about top govment officials and di presidency, to di office for action.
Dis na afta viral videos don comot on top social media say some prophets and men of God bin prophesy about di plan crash.
Oga Elvis Afriyie Ankrah explain say “many of di prophets and pastors bin complain say dem neva dey get access to ogbonge govment officials wey dem dey get prophesies about dem.”
“Sake of di lack of access, sometimes dem neva fit dey connect to dis pipo to share di prophesies and give dem direction to prevent disaster,” oga Afriyie Ankrah explain.
Na so im release statement to invite pastors and prophets to submit any prophesies about govment officials and di presidency to im office.
“We don dey inform all prophets and spiritual leaders say make una relay your prophesies or spiritual insight of national nature to di office for di presidential envoy for urgent review and appropriate escalation.”
Di statement add say “dis prophesies and insights na those wey get implications for high profile govment officials and political leaders, national security and public stability.”
Di govment explain say “dis na in di spirit of responsibility, discernment and stewardship ova di destiny of di kontri.”
Since di crash, di armed forces bin organize vigil for di Takoradi air force base and di Ghana armed forces camp for Accra to honour di fallen heroes.
Pipo bin tok say make govment create monument to honour dem, odas also bin tok say di greatest tribute for dem na to stop illegal mining (galamsey) once and for all.
Di Friday state funeral go attract pipo from across di kontri wey di planning committee, di police and di military bin tok say na solemn event, so dem neva want any controversy and drama.
Di president dey expected to make some ogbonge announcements for di funeral; e dey likely asy dem go promote di service crew members wey die for dis crash as dem bin die in line of duty.
ECOWAS chairperson and Sierra Leone president Julius Maada Bio pay floral
tribute to di eight victims when im pay condolence visit to Ghana
Glenn Hoddle is a sports pundit on TNT Sports TV
Former English footballer and manager Glenn Hoddle has urged Ghanaian attacker Mohammed Kudus to give consistent performances in order to excel at Tottenham Hotspurs.
According to him, Kudus plays brilliantly, especially in terms of dribbling past his opponents to win fouls and push the team forward.
However, he believes that sometimes the Black Stars forward holds onto the ball for too long, which may affect the effectiveness of his play in the future.
Speaking on TNT Sports after Tottenham Hotspur lost on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain, Hoddle advised Kudus to be quick in releasing the ball and to be consistent with his performance.
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“He has such good talent, quick feet, and you see his qualities there. The added ingredient for him as a player is consistency. A lot of my West Ham fans, I’ve got quite a few, have said to me, ‘Thank you for taking him, Glenn.’ The first year, I thought he was excellent; the second year, they’re telling me he didn’t do so well. But he looks like he’s got a lot of potential, I’ve got to say.
“Sometimes I look at dribblers, and I like what they do. As a dribbler and a player, I look at whether they can dribble and play with their head up. That is the key for me. Can you also play with your head up? And that’s the next progression for me. And I think if he does, he could be a real asset for Tottenham,” he added.
Kudus and his Tottenham Hotspur teammates suffered a heartbreak night after missing out on lifting the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, following a 4-3 defeat to PSG on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
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[10:17 am, 14/08/2025] BEN: Thank you
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“A lot of my West Ham mates are saying thank you for taking him. I don’t know about that.”
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African youth
African youth are trailing behind their elders in political and civic participation, a new Afrobarometer flagship report has revealed.
The largest generational disparity is in voting, where the youth trail their elders by a striking 18 percentage points.
The report noted that African youth (aged 18-35) are less likely than older generations to attend a community meeting (-12 percentage points), contact traditional leaders (-10 points), contact local government councillors (-10 points), feel close to a political party (-8 points), and join with others to raise an issue (-8 points) .
“The most striking deficit is in voter turnout (-18 percentage points). Senegal (-29 percentage points), Cameroon (-28 points), and Zimbabwe (-28 points) exhibit the largest disparities in voting rates by age,” it said.
It further noted that attendance at community meetings saw the widest gaps in Côte d’Ivoire (-28 points), Zambia (-26 points), and Botswana (-24 points).
“When it comes to direct engagement with local government officials, the largest disparities are in Lesotho (-24 points), Zambia (-20 points), Guinea (-16 points), and Kenya (-16 points),” it added.
According to the report, the youth are more likely than their elders to participate in protests in many African countries, although rates in 16 countries differ by no more than 1 percentage point.
Tunisia stands out with the largest gap in protest rates (+17 points), followed by Sudan (+9 points) and São Tomé and Príncipe (+7 points).
The report, the second in an annual series on high-priority topics, draws on data spanning the past decade, including the latest round of nationally representative surveys in 39 countries, representing the views of more than three-fourths of the continent’s population. The analysis focuses on 10 key indicators of citizen engagement.
These generational gaps underscore the challenges of political participation on the world’s most youthful continent if governments fail to create channels for meaningful engagement.
The new flagship report, based on 53,444 face-to-face interviews, is accompanied by country scorecards on citizen engagement that provide an at-a-glance snapshot of key indicators of citizen participation for each of the surveyed countries.
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In a statement, Nana Boakye argued that under Yohuno’s leadership, the police have lost their respect among the public due to their discriminatory approach in handling crimes.
He stated that the police’s failure to address certain high-profile incidents, particularly the violence in Ablekuma North and the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash, has raised concerns.
“The police have not been able to arrest anyone concerning the Ablekuma North constituency violence,” he stated, suggesting that some individuals, particularly from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have not faced investigation, despite serious accusations.
He pointed out that while NPP members have been arrested in relation to such matters, others—such as NDC communicators who have made controversial statements about the crash—have not been questioned.
Nana Boakye also mentioned the case of the Ghanaian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, who suggested sabotage in the crash but has yet to be invited by the police for questioning.
“Even Sansa Dale, who falsely claimed to be a doctor, has not been invited by the police,” he added, revealing what he perceives as the inconsistent and politically motivated nature of the investigations.
The NPP official concluded that under Yohuno’s tenure, the police force has failed to uphold the mandate impartially, calling it a “disappointing” period for the institution.
The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has questioned why Ghana is giving more recognition to foreign religions while neglecting traditional religion.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Nketiah said it appeared imported religions had taken over the country, as if Ghana had no tradition or cultural roots.
He explained that although he is a Christian and a Presbyterian, the laws of Ghana do not make the country exclusively Christian or Muslim.
According to him, the constitution clearly states that Ghana is a secular state where everyone is free to practise their religion and culture.
Mr. Nketiah expressed concern that the state was now moving towards honouring foreign religions to the exclusion of traditional ones.
He said this was worrying, especially when chiefs and rulers were also turning to foreign religions.
He was worried about how some people claimed to deliver prophecies and play the role of God.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded Wontumi TV presenter Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare into police custody, rejecting a bail application from his defence team.
Asare was arrested on Tuesday, August 12, after airing comments that authorities say falsely linked former President John Mahama to the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofoum District of the Ashanti Region.
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Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has made a heartfelt appeal to President John Mahama to extend the proposed presidential support fund to the children of the late Ernest Kumi, the MP for Akwatia, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash as reported by Ghana Web
In an interview with UTV Ghana, Acquah emphasized that the work of a Member of Parliament (MP) is just as significant as that of the President, and thus the families of MPs who die in service should be afforded the same level of recognition and support.
“Ernest Kumi also deserves such treatment. He is even yet to be buried,” Acquah stated, highlighting the urgency of acknowledging the late MP’s contributions and sacrifices.
Acquah’s plea is rooted in the belief that the children of Kumi, who left behind a legacy of service, should not be overlooked.
The proposed support fund, which was initially meant for the families of eight victims who perished in the crash, would be a fitting way to honor Kumi’s family as well.
The MP further underlined the broader tragedy of the accident, which also claimed the lives of 16 children on the Kumasi-Accra highway, adding that the government must remain mindful of the need to support the bereaved families.
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has released its financial results for the first half of 2025, posting a remarkable 400% increase in profit year-on-year.
The surge in profitability — from GH¢5.4 million in H1 2024 to GH¢23.1 million in H1 2025 – is attributed to the successful execution of Advans Ghana’s accelerated growth strategy, disciplined cost management, and strengthened operational efficiency.
Strong lending activity fuels growth
A key driver of this performance was the institution’s aggressive lending strategy, particularly to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
In the first half of the year, Advans Ghana disbursed over GH¢408 million in loans to more than 7,500 MSMEs, marking a 59% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
This momentum propelled a 72% year-on-year growth in the Gross Loan Portfolio, which closed at GHS 473 million by the end of June 2025. Importantly, 37% of these loans were issued to first-time borrowers, reflecting Advans Ghana’s mission to deepen financial access and inclusion.
Robust revenue and asset performance
Revenue growth was equally strong:
Total assets grew to GH¢627.7 million, representing a 46% year-on-year increase, a testament to balance sheet strength and sustained shareholder confidence.
“This achievement has been made possible by the exceptional dedication and hard work of every member of our team. Their collective efforts have reinforced our leadership in financial inclusion and significantly extended our outreach — ensuring that more entrepreneurs across Ghana gain access to the financial tools and support they need to thrive.
“We are proud to be delivering on our mission to empower businesses, create jobs, and improve livelihoods — driving real economic and social progress in the communities we serve. We are confident that we will continue to build a more inclusive financial future for all, while delivering even greater value to our stakeholders,” Guillaume Valence, MD/CEO of Advans Ghana, said.
Deposit growth signals public confidence
Client deposits also saw significant growth, increasing 57percent year-on-year, as more Ghanaians entrusted their savings to Advans. The institution’s expanding digital footprint played a key role, with digital transactions rising by 40percent, thanks to continuous enhancements to the mobile banking experience.
A major milestone in this journey was the successful launch of the MyAdvans App, which allows clients to conveniently manage their accounts, access account information, and transact securely from anywhere in Ghana. Advans Ghana now serves over 142,000 active clients nationwide, with a growing presence in urban, peri-urban, and rural communities.
Advancing gender inclusion
True to its inclusive mandate, Advans Ghana continues to champion women’s financial empowerment. Women-led businesses accounted for 61percent of total clients served. Through its flagship AdvansHER initiative, the institution delivered financial literacy training to over 100 women entrepreneurs across the country during the reporting period.
Advans Ghana is a licensed savings and loans institution dedicated to offering inclusive financial solutions to individuals and MSMEs, especially those traditionally underserved by the mainstream financial sector. A member of the international Advans Group, Advans Ghana combines global expertise with deep local insight to drive entrepreneurship, growth, and inclusion. The institution currently operates 19 branches across 8 regions in Ghana, with plans to open 2 additional branches by the end of the year. Its operations are powered by a team of over 640 committed employees, serving a diverse and growing client base.
Wontumi TV presenter, Akyemkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, has boldly stated he is a hero whilst being escorted back into custody, following his arraignment before the Accra Circuit Court.
Akyemkwaa Nana Kofi Asare was arrested over allegations claiming President John Mahama had a hand in the GAF Z9 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians.
By Christopher Tetteh
Sekesua, (E/R), Aug. 14, GNA – The Krobo Support Group, a charity organization, has presented a table-top refrigerator and motorbike to the Sekesua Health Centre in the Upper Manya Krobo District of the Eastern Region.
Mr Adolf Nomo, the founder of the Group, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sidelines of a short ceremony at Sekesua that the donation followed an appeal by the health workers, saying the logistics would greatly help improve quality healthcare service delivery in the area.
He said the Group had also donated a motorbike to Ms Helen Dzameshie, the Midwife in-charge of the facility, and stressed the organization’s commitment to supporting the health and education sectors to achieve good outcomes.
Mr Nomo commended the midwife in-charge of the facility for helping to save the precious life of a pregnant woman who delivered at a farm in the Sekesua community a few weeks ago.
Ms Dzameshie thanked the donors for the gesture, saying the items would help address some critical needs at the facility towards the provision of quality healthcare delivery services in the area.
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Ghana’s Mineworkers’ Union is pressing the government to urgently restart the stalled Small-Scale Mining Incubation Programme, calling it a lifeline for local miners left in limbo since 2021.
The initiative promised to transform Ghanaian-owned mining operations into competitive mid-tier businesses through funding and modern equipment but vanished after the administration that launched it left office.
Deputy General Secretary Jerry Andoh of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) highlighted the program’s frozen potential: “We lauded the GH₵354 million plan to help small-scale miners grow into larger companies. Now, thousands wait for opportunities that never materialized.” The program earmarked 30% of its budget for equity capital, offering local miners the resources to upgrade equipment and compete fairly with multinational firms. For communities, this meant stable jobs and keeping profits within Ghana instead of watching wealth flow overseas.
Originally launched in December 2021 with a planned 24-month run, the initiative stalled before meaningful implementation. Andoh stressed that revival requires more than funding—it demands strict governance and worker protections. “Local mining entities often neglect corporate governance and worker welfare compared to foreign companies,” he cautioned, urging regulators to enforce standards.
The GMWU framed this as critical for broader industry health. Ignoring fair labor practices and community benefits, they warned, risks undermining Ghana’s mining sector stability. What good is a plan that never leaves the drawing board? For miners scraping by with outdated tools, the answer is painfully clear.
Dancehall musician Stonebwoy (L) has dragged Shatta Wale (R) social media
Dancehall musician Stonebwoy has once again sparked reactions on social media following his resuscitated feud with Shatta Wale.
In a video shared by Stonebwoy on his Snapchat story on August 14, 2025, Shatta Wale was seen urging netizens not to hold back in posting all the negative things Stonebwoy has allegedly been doing that fans are unaware of.
“Post everything about Stonebwoy we have seen but have not made any comment about so far, including things that people are hiding. You have to post them. Right now, when he fights, we have to fight back,” Shatta Wale was heard saying in pidgin and English.
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In response, Stonebwoy shared Shatta’s utterances on Snapchat with a caption that read: “What a nincompoop. Azui… you be your own biggest enemy. How can you find peace. Come for free advice,” Stonebwoy said.
Meanwhile, Shatta Wale appears to be turning a blind eye to Stonebwoy’s recent rants on social media.
However, netizens have expressed mixed reactions online.
While some are lambasting Stonebwoy for dragging the “On God” hitmaker, others are throwing their support behind his actions.
A social media user noted, “Shatta no go mind him this time aswear… now @stonebwoy want turn shatta but the kind of attention he wants unless burma camp cause this be old strategy, aboaba.”
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Another netizen said, “He wants attention. That’s the only way he can promote his EP. Tried that with the Up and Running album, and it ended up walking. This one, too, he won’t get attention. Don’t worry.”
While others are lambasting Stonebwoy, a netizen noted, “This be the hypocrisy about most Ghanaians. You ignored what Shatta Wale said in the video, but you have a problem with Stonebwoy also calling him names. Not everyone is a blind follower like most of SM fans, ok.”
Watch the video below:
Stonebwoy calling Shatta wale names on his snapchat story? Aww we need peace oo😳 pic.twitter.com/x7bke6TEm1
— BIG KAY🇬🇭 (@OfficialBigkay) August 14, 2025
This be the hypocrisy about most Ghanaians. You ignored what Shatta wale said in the video but you have a problem with stonebwoy also calling him names. Not everyone is a blind follower like most of SM fans ok.
— BlackChina (@Asantechinese) August 14, 2025
He wants attention. That’s the only way he can promote his EP. Tried that with Up and Running album and it ended down and walking. This one too he won’t get attention. Don’t worry 😉
— KOBE (@KOBEMD30) August 14, 2025
You ignored what shatta said in the video …when shatta went to stage at nima just to mock stonebwoy you people have be blind on that or what ? Stonebwoy we love this
— Yrn Escobar 🕊💰 (@kofifrancis982) August 14, 2025
Whether old or new it still doesn’t invalidate what shatta said in the video jons
— Denzine Denniz 🇬🇭🇺🇸🌞💥🌟⭐️ (@DenzineDenniz) August 14, 2025
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Ace Ankomah is a seasoned lawyer
Lawyer Ace Ankomah, in September 2017, rose to the defence of NDC’s serial caller, Frank Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Appiah Stadium, for tagging President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a ‘wee smoker’.
Following Appiah Stadium’s arrest, Ankomah argued that insulting the president is not an offence according to the laws of the country and, therefore, his arrest was uncalled for.
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“Until 2001, it was an offence to insult the president. Section 183A of the Criminal Offences Act provided that if a person who intends to bring the President into hatred, ridicule or contempt publishes any defamatory or insulting matter about the President, that person could be liable to a fine and/or imprisonment. But come 2001, the NPP government repealed this section together with the repeal of the then criminal libel laws,” he said.
Appiah Stadium was arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command, handcuffed, and transported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra for interrogation on September 26, 2017, following his statement against the then-president Akufo-Addo.
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On the back of his “unlawful” arrest, the National Democratic Congress, in a statement, called for the immediate release of Appiah Stadium, adding that “the release of Appiah Stadium from police custody is non-negotiable; as such, we give the Akufo-Addo government 24 hours to produce him or we will take every means possible to get Appiah out.”
Read the full story originally published on September 27, 2017, on GhanaWeb
Lawyer Ace Anan Ankomah has dismissed assertions that insulting the president is an offence according to the laws of the country.
He explains that such acts as insulting presidents are wrong, but cannot be described as an offence demanding action by law enforcement authorities.
His comments follow the recent debate arising as a result of the arrest of popular serial caller Frank Kwaku Appiah, commonly referred to as Appiah Stadium.
He is alleged to have accused President Akufo-Addo of being a ‘wee’ smoker.
The Ashanti Regional Police command on Tuesday arrested Appiah Stadium in handcuffs and subsequently transported him to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra for further interrogation.
His arrest led to a huge debate as a section of the public, particularly the NDC, argued that it was unlawful.
“We demand the immediate release of Appiah Stadium from police custody now in the interest of the stability of the State. The release of Appiah Stadium from police custody is non-negotiable, as such we give the Akufo-Addo government 24 hours to produce him or we take every means possible to get Appiah out,” a statement from the party said.
But in a Facebook post on his wall, Ace Anan Ankumah wrote, “what is wrong is wrong. Appiah Stadiom is wrong but has committed no offence. There should have been no arrest and no handcuffing. You can invite him for a discussion on the possible implications of his action on public order. Even then he’s not bound to honour the invitation. Leave the man to his own devices.”
Referring to an article of his from 2010, Ace Anan Ankumah noted that “Life is interesting. Those who insulted me for this position have become converts, disciples and apostles and are now speaking like my clones or parrots.” referring to the barrage of attacks he received for espousing similar points in defence of perceived NPP sympathisers who allegedly insulted late president Atta-Mills
In the said article, Ace Ankomah stated firmly that insulting the President per the Criminal Code of the 1992 constitution of Ghana, cannot be considered an offence.
He has also suggested that before 2001, there was an offence called insulting the President, but as part of the 2001 repeal of the Criminal Libel Regime, that section of the Criminal and other Offences Act were repealed.
“Until 2001, it was an offence to insult the president. Section 183A of the Criminal Offences Act provided that if a person who intends to bring the President into hatred, ridicule or contempt publishes any defamatory or insulting matter about the President, that person could be liable to a fine and/or imprisonment. But come 2001, the NPP government repealed this section together with the repeal of the then criminal libel laws.”
“Technically, insulting the President is no longer an offence under our laws. Meanwhile, insulting a chief remains an offence which should never be criminalised,” he stated.
“This is the highest office of the land occupied by a man voted by Ghanaians, and we can’t have any Tom, Dick and Harry get up in a radio station and describe him in such unpalatable language” he said passionately.
Appiah Stadium has since rendered an apology to the citizenry and the President during an interview with Neat FM in Accra, Monday, September 25, 2017.
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The APR reflects the true cost of a loan that borrowers face
The Annualised Percentage Rates (APRs) for banks’ loans to households, SMEs, and corporates show that Absa Bank offered the lowest interest rates for small and medium enterprises as of the end of June 2025.
According to the Bank of Ghana, the APR reflects the true cost of a loan that borrowers face when going through the approval process to secure a facility.
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The APR is made up of the Ghana Reference Rate, bank-specific risk premia, and other bank-specific charges. Figures are reported for one-year, three-year, and five-year loan terms.
However, the Bank of Ghana noted: “A typical customer of a bank may be faced with an actual APR different from these indicative APRs, depending on the bank’s assessment of the borrower’s specific circumstances.”
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The indicative rates range from 13.28% for one-year loans and 41% for five-year loans:
1. Absa Bank Ghana Limited – 13.28
2. Universal Merchant Bank Limited – 19.60
3. CalBank PLC – 26.53
4. Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited – 23.99
5. First Atlantic Bank Limited – 26.53
6. OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited – 34.05
7. Access Bank Ghana Plc – 31.01
8. Societe General Ghana PLC – 27.58
9. GCB Bank Limited – 30.90
10. Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC – 27.09
11. Prudential Bank Limited – 29.05
12. Bank of Africa Ghana Limited – 24.64
13. Ecobank Ghana Limited – 33.02
14. FBNBank (Ghana) Limited – 31.30
15. Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited – 31.48
16. United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Limited – 33.65
17. First National Bank (Ghana) Limited – 32.38
18. Agricultural Development Bank Limited – 33.99
19. Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited – 35.22
20. Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited – 35.46
See all 23 banks, their lending rates and average APRs below
(L-R) Christian Gyan, Kudus Mohammed and Ibrahim Tanko
Paris Saint Germain on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Udine, Italy were crowned as Champions of the UEFA Super Cup, becoming the first club from France to win the trophy.
The French side despite being the favorite in the Super Cup final had to work their way up to win the game 4-2 on penalties after going down 2-0 before the 83rd minute mark.
With PSG joining the league of clubs who have won the UEFA Super Cup, we look at Ghanaian players who came close to lift the trophy but failed to do so.
Kudus Mohammed: Tottenham (2025)
Kudus Mohammed has become the latest Ghanaian player to join the list of those who have played and lost in the UEFA Super Cup.
The winger made his competitive debut for Tottenham Hotspur in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, showcasing his exceptional skills and speed. Despite his impressive performance, Tottenham lost the match 2-2 in regulation time and 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
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Christian Gyan: Feyenoord (2002)
Christian Gyan, another prominent Ghanaian footballer, had the opportunity to represent Feyenoord in the 2002 UEFA Super Cup.
The Dutch side had won the 2001/02 UEFA Cup after defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the final at the Feyenoord Stadion, with Gyan playing the full 90 minutes for Bert van Marwijk’s team.
However, they were defeated 3-1 in the Super Cup by Real Madrid at Stade Louis II in Monaco on August 30, 2002, as Christian Gyan was substituted in the 72nd minute.
Meanwhile, Christian Gyan died in the Netherlands at age of 43 after battling with cancer for 4 years in 2021.
Tribute to Ex Black Stars player Christian Gyan:
He played for GHAPOHA in the local scene before signing for for Feyenoord in 1996 where he won the UEFA Cup.
He was part of the 🇬🇭 team that won the 1995 FIFA U-17 WC and played for the SNT from 1998–2001.#RestInPeace🕊 pic.twitter.com/16BSKXdLDR
— Ghana Sports History (@GSportsHistory) December 31, 2021
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Ibrahim Tanko: Borussia Dortmund (1997)
Ibrahim Tanko was indeed one of Ghana’s brightest young stars in the 1990s. He featured in the 1997 UEFA Super Cup but they lost to Barcelona.
At the time, the competition was played on a home and away basis, Dortmund drew 1-1 at home but lost 2-0 at the Camp Nou.
Tankoh was the first Ghanaian to compete in the UEFA Super Cup.
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Tanzanian opposition Chadema party leader Tundu Lissu in court
The treason case against Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been postponed again to August 18, pending a district court’s order on whether the trial should be livestreamed or not when it begins at the High Court at a later date.
Magistrate Franco Kiswaga said during Tuesday’s mention of the case at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam that committal proceedings for the case to be formally shifted to the High Court would begin right after he has given the order based on a request brought up by the prosecution.
According to chief state prosecutor Nassoro Katuga, the request to bar livestreaming, which has been a popular aspect of the case’s preliminary proceedings, was part of the witness protection procedures being set up for the eagerly awaited trial.
But this argument was strongly challenged by Lissu, who is defending himself in the case where he faces a death sentence if found guilty.
He said that the move to prevent his case from being livestreamed once it goes to trial, after allowing it throughout the preliminary proceedings, would be tantamount to conducting the trial “in the dark so that the wider public doesn’t know what’s going on”.
The case, springing from Chadema’s demands for reforms in the electoral system to ensure the October election is conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner, has captured international attention in the run-up to Tanzania’s October 29 general election, amid concerns that it is politically motivated.
Lissu was arrested in early April as he led the reforms crusade and has been remanded in jail ever since, while the party was barred from participating in this or any other local election for the next five years.
His date at the Kisutu court on Wednesday was originally earmarked for the trial committal proceedings, but ended up marred by heated arguments between the accused and the state prosecutors over the livestreaming issue.
At the centre of the exchanges was an August 4 High Court ruling that gives prosecutors the go-ahead to set up comprehensive witness protection measures to protect the identities of witnesses during the trial.
Judge Hussein Mtembwa’s ruling was issued under Clause 194 of Tanzania’s Criminal Procedures Code, which touches on witness protection in cases that have a bearing on national or public security.
It will allow civilian witnesses of Tanzanian nationality to give testimony from behind a wooden screen along with non-disclosure in court of their names, addresses, whereabouts and other personal details that could reveal who they are.
The ruling also prohibits media outlets from publishing, broadcasting or disseminating witness details.
The Director of Public Prosecution, in its request submitted to the High Court, said it was based on “serious” concerns over the safety of some witnesses, their close relatives and associates if they were publicly identified, owing to the case involving a prominent political figure with a large following of extremist supporters.
It did not elaborate on that.
Prosecutors said that the High Court ruling also covered livestreaming of court proceedings, which Lissu, in his counter-argument, described as a “deliberately twisted” interpretation of the ruling’s provisions to force a secret trial.
“Nowhere in the ruling is it stated that television cameras should be switched off,” Lissu said. “It may provide room for witnesses to be given false names to protect them, but it doesn’t stop public access to the proceedings altogether. In essence, these measures are not to protect witnesses but to hide them. There is a difference. It is what I have been fearing all along, that the aim is to turn this trial into a kangaroo court and make a sham of the entire proceedings.”
Savannah Regional Health Director, Dr. John Ekow Otoo, has lamented the deficit of human resources in the region.
He made this known during the mid-year performance review meeting to evaluate the region’s activities for the first half of the year, themed “Management of Financial Resources for Building an Effective Health Care System for Improved Patient Outcomes.”
Speaking to the media after the meeting on Thursday, August 14, Dr. Otoo said that aside from community health nurses and general nurses, whose numbers are relatively adequate, all other categories of health workers remain in short supply.
He noted that the limited personnel available in the region often request reposting or transfers to other regions, creating a significant challenge for the health directorate.
“One of our key challenges is human resources. Currently, apart from the community nurses and the general nurses, where we seem to have relatively good numbers, all other sectors of health workers have a big deficit.
“Aside from that, the few that we have, many of them have worked in the region for quite a long time, and many are requesting to be transferred or reposted to other regions. As a region, we are doing our best to encourage the staff to stay with us and also encourage more health workers to come and help us,” he said.
The Savannah Regional Health Director further revealed that the directorate has initiated an incentive package for health workers to retain them in the region, including the renewal of their PINS and other benefits.
“One of the incentive nursing packages is the renewal of their PIN, and the information I have is that they have an arrangement with their nurses’ group for the group to renew for them, but unfortunately, it has not happened as planned.
“We are looking at how to do it, whether from the staff or the sector. It is one of the prerequisites, and we want to make sure we make it as efficient as possible so that we can have qualified health workers,” he said.
Nollywood actor, Seun Confirm, has died of high Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
Naija News reports that Seun’s colleague, Jaiye Kuti, announced the demise in a post via her Instagram page on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
The film star expressed sadness over the demise, stating she is pained and prayed that God would console the deceased’s family.
The convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr. Ken Ashigbey, has called for sweeping arrests and immediate investigations following an attack on the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) anti-galamsey taskforce in Bonteso, Ashanti Region.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Dr. Ashigbey commended the taskforce for standing their ground and pushing through the operation despite the hostility.
The taskforce came under attack on Wednesday after seizing an excavator from an illegal mining site near Manso Nkwanta.
The assailants, reportedly led by the local assembly member, pelted the team with stones in an attempt to prevent them from leaving the site.
The crowd, made up largely of community members, confronted the officers despite warning shots being fired to disperse them.
However, Dr. Ashigbey expressed outrage that such an intervention had to come from the IGP’s team, insisting that local authorities had failed in their duties.
“By now, the assemblyman should have been arrested, the District Chief Executive sacked, and the police commanders at the divisional, district, and regional levels interdicted.
“It is unacceptable that it took the IGP’s taskforce to carry out this operation when these local leaders should have acted long ago,” he stated.
Dr. Ashigbey maintained that traditional authorities complicit in illegal mining activities should also be arrested.
He urged law enforcement to trace the ownership of excavators and tipper trucks seized at illegal mining sites, using chassis numbers and import records to identify those responsible.
He recalled President John Mahama’s declaration of galamsey as a national emergency, urging him to go further.
“The President must declare a state of emergency in the area and immediately fish out all those involved,” he stressed.
He emphasised the gravity of the situation, lamenting the recent loss of lives, including government officials, in connection with illegal mining operations.
“We have reached a critical point, and this is no time for jokes. Look at the people we have lost: fathers, children, and husbands who were on their way to an event aimed at tackling galamsey. We are even still mourning, and this happens? This is abominable, and these people are not galamseyers but environmental criminals,” he said.
The attack on the taskforce has intensified calls for tougher measures against illegal mining, which continues to threaten Ghana’s environment, water bodies, and lives.
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The Accra Circuit Court has refused bail for Wontumi TV presenter Akyenkwaa Nana Kofi Asare, who was arrested after making on-air comments linking former President John Mahama to the recent military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives.
Kofi Asare was picked up by police on Tuesday, August 12, following the broadcast, which authorities say contained unsubstantiated allegations related to the August 6 crash.
The fatal incident, which occurred in the Adansi Akrofoum District of the Ashanti Region, has since sparked national mourning, and a state funeral is scheduled for Friday, August 15.
During Thursday’s court proceedings, the judge declined the defence team’s bail application, ordering that the accused be remanded into police custody pending further investigation.
Speaking to Citi News after the ruling, counsel for the accused, Enoch Anhwere Afoakwah, criticised the court’s decision, describing it as a miscarriage of justice.
Mr. Afoakwah further indicated that the legal team would challenge the ruling at the High Court.
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Seated with his guests, they discussed some of the most topical political subjects of the week.
Together with his guests, they provided in-depth analysis of political stories making headlines today.
With its blend of expert analysis and engaging discussions, the programme, hosted in the widely spoken local dialect, Twi, brings together well-experienced guests and professionals to share their perspectives on the nation’s most pertinent political and social matters.
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Additionally, the total value of cheques cleared increased by 30.97% to GH¢384.96 billion
The 2024 Financial Stability Review has revealed that the total value of internet banking transactions rose by 114.9% to GH¢212.44 billion, up from GH¢98.87 billion recorded in 2023.
Additionally, the total value of cheques cleared increased by 30.97% to GH¢384.96 billion in 2024, compared to GH¢293.93 billion in 2023.
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However, the volume of cheque transactions declined by 0.15% in 2024. The marginal drop under the Cheque Codeline Clearing (CCC) system indicates that fewer cheques are being written, but for higher amounts.
The Bank of Ghana attributed the growth of Ghana’s payments ecosystem to substantial expansion over the last decade.
“The significant growth is credited to an expansion of mobile money services, robust government support, enhanced regulatory frameworks, increased access to mobile phones, innovation, technological advancements, and an expansion of financial inclusion initiatives,” the report stated.
The total value of Ghana Interbank Settlement System (GIS) transactions increased by 78.12% in 2024 to GH¢6.13 trillion, from GH¢3.44 trillion in 2023, despite a 6.07% drop in volumes.
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The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) Instant Pay (GIP), a real-time interoperable account-to-account credit transfer service, also recorded significant growth in 2024.
The total volume of GIP transactions was 161,158,052, valued at GH¢355.07 billion, compared to 115,368,700 transactions valued at GH¢120.10 billion in 2023.
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Ghanaian Kumawood actress Mercy Asiedu has set social media abuzz with her striking new look. The screen diva recently stepped out sporting a fresh blonde hairstyle, marking a dramatic departure from her usual looks. Shared on her Instagram page, the bold transformation has drawn admiration from fans and followers, who have flooded her comments with compliments. Known for her versatility in both fashion and acting, Asiedu continues to keep her audience captivated with her style evolution.
The actress, popularly known as Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu, showcased her blonde locks in a recent public appearance, pairing the vibrant hair with a chic outfit. Her glamorous look has sparked conversations about her confidence and willingness to experiment with different aesthetics. Fans have praised her for embracing change and setting new beauty trends in the Ghanaian entertainment scene. The post quickly gained traction, with many applauding her for staying fresh and fashionable.
Mercy Asiedu’s new hairstyle adds to her long list of memorable looks over the years. As a prominent figure in Kumawood, she has consistently used her platform to inspire fans with her fashion choices. This latest transformation reinforces her reputation as a trendsetter, unafraid to take risks with her image. Fellow celebrities and fashion enthusiasts have also joined in celebrating her bold move, further cementing her influence in the industry.
As the buzz around her blonde hair continues, fans are eager to see what other surprises Mercy Asiedu has in store. Whether on-screen or off, she remains a dynamic personality who keeps reinventing herself. Her latest style statement proves once again why she remains one of Ghana’s most beloved actresses, effortlessly blending talent with undeniable charisma.
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on President Mahama to wage an uncompromising war against illegal mining, declaring Ghana’s August 6 helicopter crash which killed eight officials en route to an anti-galamsey operation must catalyze decisive action.
“These deaths cannot be in vain. Redirect the pain into eradicating galamsey forever,” the Asantehene urged during an Ashanti Regional Security Council visit.
The victims included Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and senior security figures. Their aircraft crashed in the Ashanti Region while headed to address illegal mining operations poisoning rivers and farmlands.
The monarch’s demand amplifies years of warnings about galamsey’s environmental devastation.
His intervention comes as critics like former NPP chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (“COKA”) accuse the Mahama administration of losing control: “Our water bodies are irreversibly polluted,” he charged, hinting at government complicity in the crisis.
No timeline for new measures was announced, but Otumfuo’s appeal raises pressure on the state to honor the victims’ mission. With the crash exposing the perils of combating illegal mining, his words strike at Ghana’s conscience: “Make this tragedy the turning point.”
Nurudeen Sulemana, the deceased hanging on the tree
The lifeless body of a 24-year-old man has been found hanging on a mango tree in the bush at Gyaekontabuo near Kunsu in the Ashanti Region.
Nurudeen Sulemana, the deceased, was found around 8:43am on August 9, 2025 on the tree by some people in the area, who reported the case to the police.
According to a police report, the body was found hanging on the tree with a yellow nylon rope wearing light pink shirt on yellow trousers with the tongue protruding.
There were no marks of violence on the body to show foul play. The police could not tell if the man committed suicide or he was killed and hanged on the tree.
“On 09/08/2025 at 0935 hours, complainant Foster Akpalu, the Assemblyman of Kunsu Electoral Area, came to Mankranso Police Station and reported that on same day at about 0843 hours, one Nurudeen Sulemana aged about 24, was found hanging on a mango tree in the bush at Gyaekontabuo near Kunsu.
“Police proceeded to the scene which was about 2 kilometers from Gyaekontabuo village and found the body of the deceased hanging on a branch of a mango tree with a yellow nylon rope wearing light pink shirt on yellow trousers with the tongue protruding.
“The body was carefully inspected and no marks of assault were found, same was removed and sent to Mankranso Government Hospital where it was pronounced dead by the Medical Officer on duty,” a police report said.
The police statement, which has been sighted by the DAILY GUIDE, disclosed that the body has since been deposited at Plus Lab Mortuary, Mankranso for preservation and autopsy. Police are investigating the case.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah, Kumasi
Disregard any mischievous and malicious publication that wickedly seeks to suggest a false declaration of support for any candidate in the impending NPP primaries by Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, as circulated on some online portals.
We remain firmly in the race, working with dignity to restore the party’s reputation and build hope among members as we work toward capturing power in the 2028 general election.
Fidelity Bank has reintroduced its popular “Sika Bumm” promo, with the latest iteration dubbed “Sika Bumm Reloaded” aimed at empowering customers to build a savings culture while also encouraging financial stability.
The Sika Bumm Reloaded campaign offers a refreshed prize pool with enhanced rewards, designed to reward customers for their loyalty and to help them grow their savings.
A statement issued by the bank said that with this campaign, Fidelity Bank aims to make saving money rewarding and enjoyable. Customers can participate by opening or maintaining any savings or current account and performing qualifying transactions.
The qualifying transactions include deposits, account-to-wallet transfers, mobile money transactions, and bill payments, among others.
For every GHS 500 saved and maintained in a customer’s account, the customer earns one life point.
It was explained that the promo framework is points-based, with life points accrued translating into opportunities to win prizes. The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Julian Opuni, expressed his excitement about the campaign, noting that it reflects the bank’s commitment to rewarding customers for their loyalty.
He said the Sika Bumm Reloaded promo is designed to encourage customers to cultivate a habit of saving, which can truly transform their financial well-being.
Mr. Opuni added that, “We believe that our customers deserve to be rewarded for their prudent financial behaviour, and this campaign is our way of showing appreciation. The more our customers save, the more they stand to win.”
Prizes for the campaign include cash rewards, smartphones, data, fuel coupons, and shopping vouchers. Winners will be selected through transparent draws, which will be conducted at various intervals during the campaign period.
Fidelity Bank will notify winners via SMS and phone calls, urging customers to be vigilant about fraud and to only respond to official communications from the bank.
The campaign is expected to run for 6 months, and Fidelity Bank has encouraged both existing and new customers to participate and enjoy the benefits of saving while standing a chance to win exciting prizes.
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