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The management of GhanaWeb has visited the family of the late Highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, to show their support and pay their respects following his passing.

On July 29, 2025, the team from GhanaWeb, led by CEO David Antwi, Operations Manager Solomon Sasu, and HR Manager Matilda Nartey, went to the private residence of the late musician, during which they also signed the Book of Condolence that has been opened for the public, in memory of the late musician.

The visit was part of efforts by GhanaWeb to honour the memory of the legendary musician, whose songs and contributions to the Ghanaian music industry touched many lives.

Daddy Lumba passed away on July 26, 2025, after a short illness.

Since the announcement of his death, there have been outpouring of grief from fans, musicians, and institutions across the country.

In a public statement released by the Fosu family on July 27, 2025, they expressed their appreciation for the love, prayers, and support they have received so far.

The family shared details of some of the initial arrangements made to honour the music legend.

One of them is the Book of Condolence, which has been opened to give friends, fans, colleagues, and the general public a chance to pay their final respects and share their memories of the late singer.

In addition, a Candlelight Vigil Night will be held in honour of Daddy Lumba on August 2, 2025.

The event is being organised by the Creative Arts Agency and will bring together fans and members of the creative industry to mourn and celebrate the legacy of a man who shaped Ghanaian music for decades.

The Management of GhanaWeb, led by CEO David Antwi, Operations Manager Solomon Sasu, and the HR Manager Matilda Nartey, pay homage to the family of the late Daddy Lumba at his residence.

They also signed the book of condolence

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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education, has downplayed the enthusiastic cheers received by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) recent National Delegates Conference, saying the reaction was not an endorsement but rather a show of sympathy, according to a report by MyNewsGH.

According to him, delegates were simply offering emotional support to the former vice president following the NPP’s significant loss in the 2024 general elections.

He explained that Bawumia’s long absence from the public eye may have triggered the reaction, as many were pleased to see him in good health.

“I don’t think the cheers were endorsements. Rather, I think they were just consoling the former vice president after the heavy defeat in the 2024 elections,” Dr. Adutwum said in an interview on Adom FM.

“They had to cheer him,” he added, stating that Bawumia’s appearance was a reassurance to many who had been concerned about him.

Dr. Adutwum further dismissed concerns that the warm reception could influence the outcome of the party’s upcoming presidential primaries scheduled for January 2026.

He pointed out that the delegates at the conference do not represent the full electoral college.

“In any case, the people who came for the delegates conference are not the ones who wield the power to choose who the flagbearer for the party will be,” he emphasized.

Meanwhile, members of Kennedy Agyapong’s camp have expressed dissatisfaction, accusing the party of granting Bawumia an unfair advantage over other presidential hopefuls ahead of the internal race.

The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has stated that the party is willing and ready to assist the government in bringing an end to the prolonged conflict in Bawku.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, July 29, Mr Kodua expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Bawku, describing it as an “unprecedented crisis”, and blamed the current tensions on what he alleged were politically driven tribal divisions fuelled by the NDC in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections.

“We can tell that indeed the NDC orchestrated several tribal issues in Bawku. And that is why we find ourselves in this unprecedented crisis,” he remarked.

However, he was quick to shift focus to the NPP’s commitment to national stability and peacebuilding, saying the party is prepared to collaborate with the current administration in any effort aimed at resolving the crisis.

“But for us in the New Patriotic Party, for the sake of our democracy, for the sake of people’s lives that matter, we are ever ready to assist the government in finding a lasting solution in Bawku,” Mr Kodua affirmed.

He appealed to the NDC government to rise above partisan considerations and tackle the situation with the seriousness and neutrality it demands.

“We are calling on the NDC government to treat this matter as a matter of national interest and shield away their political tendencies and interest,” he said.

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By James Amoh Junior, GNA

Accra, July 29, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders, institutions, and citizens to move beyond rhetoric and symbolic gestures and take bold, coordinated action to address the continent’s historical and systemic injustices.

The President emphasized that reparative justice must become a living mandate, not another declaration left on paper.

“We gather here not only to examine our painful past,” President Mahama said, “but to shape a different and better future for our continent, where African agency, sovereignty, and dignity are restored and respected.”

He was speaking at the official opening of the 13th African Union High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance in Accra.

The High-Level Dialogue, held on the theme “Justice, Rights, Reparations, and State Building,” is a flagship platform of the African Union.

It brings together AU member states, civil society, academia, and global partners to engage in critical policy reflection and forge consensus on the future of democratic governance and human rights on the continent.

President Mahama reminded participants that the wounds of slavery, colonialism, and systemic exploitation were not historical abstractions but active forces that continued to shape African realities today.

From arbitrary colonial borders to exclusionary governance structures and inequitable global economic systems, he noted that Africa’s challenges were rooted in historical injustice.

“For far too long, the architecture of African states has rested on foundations imposed during a colonial era that neither understood nor respected our histories, our cultures, or our aspirations,” he stated.

Ghana, he said, had always stood at the forefront of the Pan-African struggle for justice and unity, from the visionary leadership of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to present-day advocacy for democratic consolidation and reparative justice.

But he warned that speeches and conferences alone were not enough, and that, “This dialogue cannot afford to become another ceremonial event filled with lofty speeches but void of action,” he cautioned.

President Mahama said, “Our citizens are watching and waiting. Our young people… are growing increasingly impatient. They demand fairness. They demand opportunity. And a stake in our continent’s future.”

He applauded the African Union Executive Council’s recent decision to extend the 2025 reparations theme into a full Decade of Reparations, from 2026 to 2036, and to establish two new institutional bodies: the AU Commission of Experts on Reparations and the AU Reference Group of Legal Experts on Reparations.

He described these developments as “critical milestones” but underscored the need for concrete implementation.

He stated, “We must now move swiftly to personalize these instruments,” he said. “We must empower these bodies with the resources, visibility, and mandate to lead us on this noble journey of truth, justice, and restitution.”

The President was unequivocal in calling for the protection of civic space across the continent, urging the African Union to take a firm stand in favour of legally binding frameworks that guaranteed the freedoms of assembly, speech, and participation.

“Democracy cannot thrive in the presence of fear or repression. The legitimacy of our governments depends on the inclusion of all our people. Governments must exist for all, and not just a few,” he said.

President Mahama stressed the role of civic and political education in state-building and called for its integration into national curricula and encouraged active public engagement through community dialogues and participatory platforms.

“Widespread civic disengagement is not simply a matter of apathy,” he noted. “It is often the result of exclusion, mistrust, and systemic failure.”

He challenged African institutions to make democracy not just institutional, but relational deeply rooted in the lives and experiences of ordinary citizens, stressing that “Democracy must speak a language our people understand and trust.”

President Mahama called on participants to make the Accra Dialogue a historic turning point, saying, “Let this not be merely a meeting of minds. But a moment of continental reawakening. Let us make this dialogue count. Let us not merely reflect, but let us act.”

Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), called for a collective commitment by African leaders, institutions, and citizens to embrace and share a common vision for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic continent.

“It is necessary that the vision for a prosperous, democratic, and peaceful Africa is shared,” he stated

The Commission Chairman said, “We must continue to aspire for a united, dignified, globally influential Africa. As we gather today, the fundamental truth is that justice, including reparative justice, peace, and stability, must be the cardinal principles, the cornerstones of our transformation.”

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Edited by Christian Akorlie

Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed is the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central

The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has criticised members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament for their frequent walkouts, describing their actions as unpatriotic.

While addressing the floor during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review debate on Monday, July 28, 2025, Murtala Muhammed challenged the Minority’s moral right to claim patriotism, arguing that they “have staged more walkouts in this Parliament than their total number in Parliament.”

The lawmaker argued that patriotic citizens who prioritise their country’s interests do not engage in walkouts, but rather remain to exercise oversight over the government and present reasoned arguments.

“… As a matter of fact, at a time when you had leading members of your party who were telling you that there were some ministers who were not doing well and those ministers should be booted out, you all cowed into submission. Today, you are talking about that. Mr Speaker, now my brother is telling us that they are patriots.

“As a matter of fact, you have staged more walk outs in this Parliament than your total number in Parliament. You have staged more walk outs in this Parliament than the total number of your representation. Patriotic citizens do not walk out but they argue with reason. Patriotic citizens do not just hold press conferences; in fact, I am told that your other name is press conferences,” he said.

The lawmaker’s criticism of the Minority comes on the back of their staged walk out during the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s presentation of the Mid-Year Budget review.

The Minority, left the chamber and drove to the Jubilee House to petition the President over illegal mining (galamsey) and the electoral violence that marred the Ablekuma North election rerun.

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A former presidential staffer, Justice A. Newton-Offei, has described the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections as a “good omen” for the future of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the NPP.

According to the seasoned radiographer turned politician, the defeat offered a golden opportunity to rid the party of the clique of “greedy and selfish” individuals who hijacked the Akufo-Addo administration and were waiting to do same with Bawumia.

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By James Amoh Junior, GNA

Accra, July 29, GNA – Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), has called for a collective commitment by African leaders, institutions, and citizens to embrace and share a common vision for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic continent.

Speaking at the opening of the 13th African Union High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance in Accra, the Chairman in a speech read on his behalf by the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, emphasized that Africa’s transformation succeed without a united sense of purpose.

“It is necessary that the vision for a prosperous, democratic, and peaceful Africa is shared,” he stated

The Commission Chairman said, “We must continue to aspire for a united, dignified, globally influential Africa. As we gather today, the fundamental truth is that justice, including reparative justice, peace, and stability, must be the cardinal principles, the cornerstones of our transformation.”

The High-Level Dialogue, convened under the African Governance Architecture and Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA), is serving as a continental platform for dialogue on this year’s theme: Justice, Rights, Reparations and State Building.

Participants include AU member states, regional bodies, civil society, youth groups, and global partners.

Mr. Youssouf reminded participants of Africa’s long journey from the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to the African Union (AU), describing the evolution as “a defining milestone in our history.”

He stated that the AU continued to work towards a future where peace and democracy were central pillars of progress.

He underscored that the path to continental transformation must be anchored in justice and historical clarity, saying “for the looting of our cultural resources, we must define and redefine that our culture matters.”

“The legacy of slavery must not only be remembered but used to shape our collective future,” Mr Youssouf stressed.

He praised the AU’s youth and gender forums, held ahead of the main dialogue, for their energy and clarity.

“We must raise the bar through intergenerational, inclusive action. Transformative change is possible. The Africa we want is within reach, an Africa anchored on democracy, justice, shared humanity, and global peace,” the AU Chairperson said in his call for collective responsibility.

President John Dramani Mahama stressed the need for inclusive and people-driven state building.

He said, “We must shape a future where African agency, sovereignty, and dignity are restored and respected. A future where state building is informed by our context, shaped by our people, and owned by our communities.”

The President called for immediate action beyond speeches, and that “This dialogue cannot afford to become another ceremonial event filled with lofty speeches but void of action. Our young people are watching. They demand fairness and opportunity, not charity.”

The African Union has affirmed that the 2025 theme on justice and reparations will extend beyond a single year, with the formal declaration of 2026 to 2036 as the Decade of Reparations.

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, described the Dialogue as a vital space to push forward Africa’s agenda for inclusive development.

The Foreign Minister said, “This gathering reflects the AU’s steadfast commitment to placing the rights and welfare of individuals at the heart of governance on our continent.”

GNA

Edited by Christian Akorlie