The High Court in Amasaman has declined the bail application of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, pending the determination of her appeal.

Bernard Kofi Asamoah, a member of Agradaa’s legal team, confirmed the ruling on Tuesday, 15 July.

He explained that the court refused the bail request and has directed the Circuit Court to furnish all relevant documentation on the appeal.

“We wanted bail pending appeal, and the court did not grant it. The court has given an order that the Circuit Court furnish the court with all the processes needed for the appeal. We will continue the appeal process,” Mr Asamoah stated in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM.

Agradaa was sentenced on 3 July 2025 by the Accra Circuit Court, under Judge Evelyn Asamoah, to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour on two counts of defrauding by false pretence, alongside a conviction for charlatanic advertisement.

The charges stemmed from a televised 2022 money‑doubling scheme broadcast on her Today‑TV channel, through which Agradaa solicited funds under the promise of doubling them.

Her legal team lodged a notice of appeal on 7 July, challenging both the conviction and sentence.

They argue that the trial was marred by unfairness and characterised by judicial bias. In court filings, they contended that the judgment lacked evidentiary basis, the sentencing judge demonstrated partiality, and the 15‑year term was “harsh and excessive”.

Following the High Court’s refusal to grant bail pending the appeal, Mr Asamoah confirmed the team remains fully committed to pursuing all legal remedies available.

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This date, July 4, 2025, would continue to sting Nene Buer Boyetey for a long time to come, unless something extraordinary happens, and reverses the horrendous experience of the night – and that must be the discovery and recovery of his stolen phone.

Nene works in the creative industry, and like many creatives, has come to depend heavily on his phone – he types ideas, contacts, plays around with AI and so on – on this phone, an iPhone.

It was the winding down of a normal day that fateful July 4 night. He was driving. The time was around 10pm at Abelemkpe junction in Accra, when a miscreant invaded his car as he drove, put the hand in the car and snatched away his 512GB iPhone 11 Pro Max in a blink. He didn’t realise when a sudden rush of trepidation, mixed with anger rushed through his entire body. He felt the trauma of the incident. His phone, which held precious drafts, including work for clients and video clips vanished into the night. He frantically made a post on Facebook calling for help. He later made a report to the police.

An hour later, he tracked the phone to Kpone Katamanso. The following day, tracking the phone, he went with three armed police officers to Kpone Katamanso, to some slums, broke into three rooms, but found nothing. He is still reeling from the pain, anger and despair, while he looks for ways to get around work.

If Ghana had a CEIR to track missing or stolen phones

But Nene and other victims of mobile phone thefts wouldn’t have to go through too much emotional turmoil if Ghana had set up a Central Equipment Identity Registry (CEIR).

So far, India is known to have deployed the CEIR system with some success. The CEIR is a technology that is used as a database of mobile phones in a particular jurisdiction. Once the mobile devices are registered onto the system using their unique International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, the CEIR is used to manage and track them when they are reported missing or stolen.

The CEIR is an effective and efficient technology for combating mobile phone thefts and misuse. The technology also becomes useful as a central database to identify and manage devices across different networks.

Every mobile phone has a unique 15-digit IMEI number. The IMEI number is like a fingerprint for the device and can be used to manage and track the device using the CEIR. If and when a phone is lost or stolen, the victim would make a police report, then logon to the CEIR platform, create an account and report the missing phone. The system then blocks the phone. Once the phone is blocked its IMEI is blacklisted and shared with all mobile service providers – this makes the phone useless. It can’t be registered on any network within the country.

No public data on stolen phones

Even though mobile phone thefts are increasing, with some happening in broad day light, there is still no publicly available data on the number stolen at any given time.

A CEIR will serve as a solid database of missing or stolen phones, as well as misused phones – especially in the cases of mobile money fraud and or crimes involving mobile phones. A CEIR would also enable smooth operation for law enforcement, and build up confidence of the citizens in the security services.

CEIR and counterfeit phones

There are many counterfeit phones in the system. The CEIR is a useful system for blacklisting them as all dealers would be required to register phones being sold in the country – that way counterfeit phones would be weeded out of the system.

CEIR can boost tourism

The deployment of the CEIR can serve to boost tourism in the country. Visitors to the country often fall victim to mobile phone thieves. The operationalisation of the CEIR can deter thieves, because there would be no place to hide, and tourists would be confident visiting Ghana where there would have no fear of losing their phone to thieves.

Ghana urgently needs to invest in the CEIR technology now, because mobile phone thefts is on the rise and citizens are losing too much – financial loss, physical damage, as in knife attacks in some instances, and emotional pain. The CEIR would certainly curb the theft of devices and make the public use and carrying of mobile phones safe.

By Emmanuel K Dogbevi

Ghana’s Ambassador to Morocco, Her Excellency Charity Gbedawo, has revealed that the payment of outstanding allowances to the Black Queens provided a significant morale boost ahead of their 4-1 win over Tanzania at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

According to the ambassador, the Ministry of Sports intervened swiftly to ensure all financial obligations to the team were honoured before the crucial final Group C match.

“I told you earlier that we were having some challenges with regards to their finance and things. But the Minister for Sports quickly intervened and dispatched the accounting officer to come and sort them out,” she told reporters in Morocco.

The victory over Tanzania secured Ghana a place in the quarterfinals, where they went on to defeat Algeria 2-0 to advance to the semifinals.

Ambassador Gbedawo said the financial clarity, coupled with support from the embassy, helped lift the players’ confidence heading into the group decider.

“So, it also boosted their morale, with the little support that the embassy also gave. So, we are not surprised.

“We are grateful to God that we have made it. And I know that they are going to make Ghana proud.”

Ghana will face Algeria in the semifinals on Saturday, July 19.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a stern warning that the widespread rejection of 10 and 20 pesewa coins threatens price stability and could exacerbate inflation. D

ominic Owusu, Head of Currency Management at the BoG, emphasized that all coins and notes issued by the central bank remain legal tender and must be accepted for transactions without exception. This practice has become increasingly common in small-scale commerce, prompting concerns about its macroeconomic repercussions.

Speaking at a currency management workshop organized by the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), Owusu clarified that refusing coins disrupts payment systems and encourages price rounding. Such rounding artificially inflates prices, directly countering national efforts to control inflation. He urged the public to accept all denominations, including one pesewa to two-cedi coins, stressing that “there is no justification for rejecting legally issued currency.”

The BoG highlighted additional benefits of coin usage, noting their durability reduces long-term currency production and replacement costs compared to paper notes. The warning aligns with intensified public education campaigns to promote currency integrity as a pillar of macroeconomic stability. Concurrently, the WAIFEM workshop is exploring advanced currency management strategies, including AI-driven fraud detection, digital currency developments, and big data applications.

John Dramani Mahama is President of Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama is in the trends across social media platforms particularly on X following a major cost-cutting directive announced in the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

The announcement, made by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu-Kwakye revealed the cancellation of fuel allowances for all political appointees.

According to the statement, the directive takes immediate effect and forms part of the government’s broader efforts to reduce government expenditure.

The government also disclosed that savings from the cancelled allowances will be redirected to support key national development priorities.

The move is in line with previous cost-cutting measures, including the discontinuation of satellite TV subscriptions for offices at the presidency.

The development has sparked widespread conversation online, with hashtags like #Mahama and #AbanPapaAba trending, as many users praise the president for taking decisive action to curb public spending.

However, not all reactions have been positive, some have criticised it as a public relations tactic just to win the minds and hearts of Ghanaians.

Read some of the posts under the trending topic below:

Mahama is him

— 𝔸𝕝 𝕍𝕒𝕣𝕠 𝕏 (@al_varo777) July 15, 2025

Let Just Clap For President Mahama For This One👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

The Next Thing, They Should Buy Their Own Cars Out of their Salaries ✍️✍️ pic.twitter.com/yhqY3V5xDC

— Sirh Gabby (@GabbySirh) July 15, 2025

No fuel allowance for all appointees. President Mahama is doing all the right things, Ghana will work again🙏#AbanPapaAba #AccountabilitySeries pic.twitter.com/sCpJEDBmfx

— Amimaaliba Nsoh (@amimaaliba) July 15, 2025

As an ordinary Ghanaian, this is the leadership we need. Cutting appointees’ fuel perks saves millions monthly and money now freed for real priorities like ambulances, schools, and dumsor solutions. When our leaders feel the pinch like us, they’ll finally fix wasteful spending.…

— Nana Grant (@SierraSec_NG) July 15, 2025

Mahama is just lashing Ghanaians with good governance.

All Ghanaians should ask the NPP members and supporters this question.

Why should we vote out this government (NDC) to allow you (NPP) to take power when everything is in the right direction?

— Nanan (@Nana_Realest) July 15, 2025

That’s good to see! At least we finally have a president who thinks critically.

— aBELIEVAH 🧜🏿‍♂️ (@aBelievah) July 15, 2025

This is the kind of sacrifice we rarely see from leadership no special treatment, no excuses.

If the top is making cuts, it’s time for everyone else to follow suit.

Ghana might just be witnessing a leadership reset.

Thoughts?

— 2xnmore (@2xnmore) July 15, 2025

Mahama 2.0 is what we have been dreaming about.

Long, may it continue.

— Evans (@e_naban) July 15, 2025

This is what I voted for 🫡

— Eric Boateng 🇬🇭🇩🇪 (@ericboatenggh) July 15, 2025

Which ever money this government will save by doing this will still end up in the pockets of appointees. The important thing is for government to create jobs for the youth

— Maame Yaa Afriyie (@YaaMaame76272) July 15, 2025

Now those who use government vehicles for their personal businesses must buy their own fuel. Those who only watch DSTV at their offices must pay for it. Good job, Mr. President.

— Walking Prayer (@WalkingPrayer1) July 15, 2025

They should continue lying to us

Those in public sector know that it is how you capture your MEMO that determines how to retire it

So these guys will be taking money for fuel and just capture it in their memo with different activities

It is only those who know nothing about

— Pigin bloka (@MrOwusu_Yaw) July 15, 2025

Wow. Such a bold decision.

Mahama will leave a legacy 🔥

— Bosshood Donkor (@NsemHa) July 15, 2025

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How Virtual Reality is enhancing business and customer experience

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has conducted a hybrid introductory Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for designated focal persons from various Sector Ministries and Key Institutions. This training forms a key preparatory step ahead of the upcoming AI Capacity-Building Bootcamp Workshop targeted at Cabinet Ministers.

Held at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra, the session was aimed at equipping selected participants with foundational AI knowledge and competencies needed to support their respective ministers and lead AI initiatives across government structures.

The Director of Human Resources, Mr. Joseph Tetteh, delivered remarks on behalf of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, during the opening ceremony.

According to the Minister, the session follows the recent Ministerial Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) in Ada, where consensus was reached on the urgency of using AI as a tool for the effective and efficient delivery of the Government’s Reset Agenda.

The Honourable Minister revealed that he was subsequently tasked to lead the national effort, highlighting the Ministry’s renewed mandate to spearhead Ghana’s digital transformation agenda and build institutional capacity to harness the full potential of emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence.

He emphasized that while introducing all Sector Ministers to the basics of AI is important, the long-term success of the initiative will depend on well-prepared focal persons across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

“These individuals will be equipped with core knowledge of AI in governance and positioned as internal champions to drive its successful integration within their institutions, moving innovation and data-driven decision-making beyond rhetoric.”

–Mr. Joseph Tetteh, The Director of Human Resources, Ghana. 

The foundational training is also expected to lead to the formulation of sector-specific AI strategies that will be endorsed by the President and incorporated into Ministries’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), tracking their use of AI in achieving the Reset Agenda.

“The Ministry is fully committed to fostering an enabling environment for improved public service delivery through AI tools and solutions, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency, and evidence-based policymaking.”

–Mr. Joseph Tetteh, The Director of Human Resources, Ghana.

The initiative reflects Ghana’s broader commitment to building AI readiness across public institutions and aligning national priorities with the digital age.

Introduction

Ghana’s entrepreneurial spirit is strong and thriving. Ghanaians in cities, towns, and even remote villages are turning to self-employment as a means of achieving financial independence and flexibility. With soaring teenage unemployment and few formal job possibilities, the temptation of beginning a profitable “one-man” firm, which requires little to no personnel, is greater than ever.

These firms are inexpensive, location-independent, and driven by human ability, passion, and perseverance. Whether you live in Accra, Tamale, Keta, Sunyani, or Bimbilla, there is always room to start small, grow gradually, and produce revenue. This article delves into genuine, realistic, and profitable one-man company ideas that Ghanaians are successfully running today, enterprises that you, too, may start and run anywhere in the country.

Mobile Money Agent Business

As Ghana’s mobile money penetration grows, becoming a mobile money (MoMo) agent remains one of the most accessible and successful businesses in the country. MoMo agents are required in every community, whether in the form of a kiosk, container, or a wooden table under a shed. The requirements include a mobile phone agent SIM from MTN, Telecel, or AT, basic ID papers, and a working capital of GHS 1,000 – GHS 5,000.

Your potential profits Depending on transaction volume, agents might earn between GHS 500 and GHS 3,000 per month. To improve earnings, consider adding other services such as airtime sales and utility payments. To diversify their service offerings, I recommend that entrepreneurs engage with a bank or fintech startup such as Zeepay.

Freelance Graphic Design or Social Media Management

As more small businesses go digital, the demand for creatives graphic designers, brand strategists, and social media managers have increases dramatically. If you have digital skills, a laptop, and internet connectivity, you can provide services from any location in Ghana. To promote your services, you’ll need a laptop, an internet connection, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or CorelDRAW, and WhatsApp or Instagram. Profit Potentials include Freelancers charge between GHS 100 and GHS 500 each design project. Monthly retainers for social media management run between GHS 800 and GHS 2,500.

Local Food Vendor / Delivery Cook

If you are a good cook, you can convert your kitchen into a company. Everyone enjoys fresh, home-cooked meals, especially working professionals, students, and single men. You do not need a restaurant or a fancy kitchen to get started. Popular meals include Waakye, Fried rice and chicken, Banku with tilapia, and Light soup with fufu. I recommend that anyone interested in this business market their menu using WhatsApp status, Facebook, and neighbourhood forums.

Provide pre-orders as well as delivery or pickup options. Ama’s Bowl, situated in Kasoa, began by delivering rice bowls to office workers every day. She is currently catering to parties and events. Your possible profits include: A GHS 15–GHS 20 dinner can provide 30-50% profit margins. With 20 orders everyday, you might make up to GHS 2,000 per month.

Phone and Laptop Repair Services

Ghana’s technology repair and mini-import business is expanding. With minimal materials and abilities, phone or laptop repairs might earn between GHS 1,500 and GHS 4,000 per month. You can work from home or at a roadside kiosk. Mini-importing fashion, electronics, or cosmetic products from China, Turkey, or Dubai and selling on WhatsApp, Jumia, or Instagram is also profitable.

Begin with GHS 500-GHS 3,000, establish a social media presence, and find a reputable supplier. Profits might surpass GHS 2,000-5,000 per month. Kobby Collections, for example, conducts his entire business from home using TikTok.

Agriculture-Based Solo Ventures (e.g. Snail or Mushroom Farming)

You don’t need acres of land to start your own agri-business. Small-scale farming of high-value, low-maintenance products such as snails, mushrooms, and catfish is becoming popular. Snail farming examples: Setup cost: GHS 1,000 to GHS 3,000, Use your backyard or small land plot to market to hotels, restaurants, and local markets. Your Profit Potential: A GHS 1,000 snail farm can produce GHS 5,000 or more in 6 months if properly scaled.

Conclusion

Being a one-man business owner in Ghana today does not imply being tiny indefinitely. It entails starting with what you have and moving up gradually. Whether you’re a university graduate, pensioner, stay-at-home mom, or a young entrepreneur with a smartphone, there’s a lucrative one-man business waiting for you. With digital tools, mobile banking, and growing internet availability, entry barriers are lower than they have ever been. Focus on providing value, remain consistent, and leverage your network to market your business.

15 out of 21 banks in Ghana recorded losses due to the DDEP

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that some banks, including one state-owned bank, are still struggling to meet their recapitalisation requirements.

According to the Fund, most of the 13 banks that recorded capital deficits following the Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) have now met or exceeded their recapitalisation requirements as of the end of 2024.

The IMF’s Country Report on Ghana attributes this improvement to strong profitability and support from the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF), adding that these banks are on track to restore the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 13% without relief by the end of 2025.

The IMF stated that the government is working to support the struggling banks as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s financial stability.

It noted that financial sector stability has been maintained following the DDE; however, banking sector recapitalisation has progressed more slowly than expected.

“The authorities have taken intensified actions to address undercapitalised banks. Looking ahead, further strengthening financial sector stability requires fully implementing the plan to strengthen NIB, finalising the reform strategy to support state-owned banks’ viability and sustainability, and developing contingency plans to address weak banks that fail to recapitalise,” the report stated.

The Fund added that, “However, despite shareholder and/or GFSF capital injections, a few banks (including one state-owned) are materially behind on their recapitalisation schedule due to slow progress against shareholder capital commitments, higher NPLs, and/or delayed booking of credit impairments and required provisioning identified under the BoG’s 2023 asset quality assessments.”

According to the report, these banks are under intensified monitoring by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and are subject to corrective measures aimed at accelerating their recapitalisation plans to achieve a CAR of 13% by the end of March 2025.

“Parliamentary approval and implementation of the World Bank-funded segment of the GFSF could help some banks achieve CAR targets by end-2025, provided that they secure capital injections sufficient to reach capital levels eligible for access,” the Fund projected.

The IMF further emphasised that, “Stepped-up efforts to improve the crisis management and resolution framework, enhance financial-sector safety nets, and address legacy issues at the specialised deposit-taking institutions are also important.”

Earlier reports indicated that 15 out of 21 banks had recorded losses as a result of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.

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President Mahama commits to fiscal discipline

President John Dramani Mahama has, in the last 6 months in office, adopted various fiscal discipline measures to ensure expenditure rationalisation amid the country’s economic recovery.

In a recent development, the president has, effective immediately, directed the cancellation of payment of fuel allowances and allocation of fuel to all political appointees.

According to him, this is aimed at curbing government expenditure, cutting costs and channelling public funds into priority areas.

This brings the total number of cost-cutting measures to five.

The measures announced so far include:

1. No DStv subscription: President Mahama has prohibited the usage of DStv and other satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House and will expand it to other government agencies later.

According to the government, the action is part of a larger cost-cutting plan to cut back on unnecessary public spending and show government humility.

“I can reveal to you that if you come to this house, there’s no office in this house that is allowed to subscribe to DSTV or any satellite television,” he said.

2. No first-class travel: President John Dramani Mahama announced a ban on first-class travel for government appointees, emphasising that his administration will be marked by modesty and respect for the people of Ghana.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, he made this known at the swearing-in ceremony of ministers at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, 2025.

The president stressed that public officials must be mindful of how they use state resources.

He also stated that he had directed the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, to officially inform ministers and government appointees of an immediate restriction on non-essential travel.

“Any travel that is deemed essential and necessary must be cleared first with the Office of the Chief of Staff and such travels will have to be taken in modesty; no first class,” he said.

3. No government appointee must buy state assets: President John Mahama, as part of his campaign promise and decision to tackle corruption through Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), announced that no appointee under his government will be allowed to buy state assets.

In an engagement on July 7, 2025, he said, “Anybody serving in my government will not be allowed to buy a state asset. Nobody serving in my government will buy a state asset. Vehicles, cars, buildings, land, or anything else, nobody serving in our government will be allowed to buy a state asset.”

4. No cash gifts above GH¢20k: During the launch of a new code of conduct for appointees on May 5, 2025, President Mahama reiterated that all government appointees are barred from engaging in acts that compromise ethical standards, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to integrity in governance.

“We all know our cultural fondness for gifts, but we must now draw a clear line between appreciation and influence. Appointees are prohibited from accepting gifts or favours, especially from companies or individuals with vested interests in government decisions. If a gift is received during an official engagement and its estimated value exceeds GH¢20,000, it must be declared. Upon leaving office, such gifts must be surrendered unless expressly permitted by the President to retain them,” he stated.

5. No fuel coupons for government appointees: President John Dramani Mahama has further directed the cancellation of payment of fuel allowances and allocation of fuel to all political appointees with immediate effect.

The directive forms part of a broader curb in government expenditure aimed at cutting costs and channelling public funds into priority areas.

The president believes that leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it wants the citizens to make.

President Mahama has, moreover, suspended Independence Day celebrations at the Independence Square to save costs.

He has also announced a review of port charges pending parliamentary approval.

Despite these measures, it is unclear how much the government is saving from these cost-cutting measures.

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Government interventions intended to reduce youth unemployment have since 2015 failed to effectively address the issue, a report on a study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has established.

The report further emphasised that while initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Youth in Agriculture Programme (YiAP), and Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) offered training and job placement opportunities, they often overlooked youth interests, as the training modules and job offerings were developed without the direct input of the intended beneficiaries.

It identified two main causes of high youth unemployment in the country: a significant mismatch between the skills gained through training and labour market demands, and a shortage of job opportunities to accommodate the increasing number of young people entering the workforce.

These are some of the findings of the study included in the report titled “Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) Report 2024”.

The report, which was launched last Friday, attracted personalities such as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare, and the Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, with the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International, Mary Awelana Addah, chairing the function.

The report is structured in 10 chapters covering education, health, housing, water and sanitation, employment, energy, gender equity, social relations, and population, among others, providing timely insights supported by data and expert analysis.

The 2024 edition is the seventh in the series of the report.

Findings

The Head of Social Division of ISSER, Dr Martha Awo, who shared the report findings, stated that government programmes such as NEIP and YiAP offered training modules, while NABCO, for instance, was focused exclusively on job placement.

She explained that the training programmes were focused primarily on the agricultural sector and entrepreneurship.  

Dr Awo said job placement programmes did not centre on the provision of what the International Labour Organisation would classify as decent jobs.  

She said payment of arrears, in particular, led to disaffection among beneficiaries towards the system.  

“Young people’s interests are not central to the development of either the training modules or the kinds of jobs on offer for them,” she said.

Going forward, Dr Awo suggested efforts to ensure that the training opportunities provided were fit for purpose and that the intended jobs were decent enough.  

“Young people should be included in the design of the training and job placement programmes. A tracer study should also be conducted to determine the extent to which these programmes shape the trajectories of young people,” she said.

Employment policy

The Director of ISSER, Prof. Peter Quartey, called on the government to develop a comprehensive employment policy to provide decent jobs for the youth in the country.

He explained that the proposed policy should harmonise the various youth employment initiatives introduced by past governments into a cohesive document, ensuring continuity and stability rather than the current practice of changing programmes with each new regime.

The ISSER Director said the country could support its development agenda and create meaningful opportunities for young people.

Prof. Quartey said the report, published biennially since 2012 by ISSER’s Social Division, had become a key resource for tracking the country’s social development progress.

“Each edition reflects our commitment to providing accessible, evidence-based analysis that informs policy and contributes meaningfully to national development discourse.

“Over the past six years, we have benefited from the support of industry partners such as the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Ghana, whose contributions have strengthened our dissemination efforts, including the production of policy briefs, organisation of events, and targeted media engagements,” he added.

Artiste manager and entertainment critic, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, otherwise known as Bullgod, has spoken out strongly against the recent violence that marred the Ablekuma North election rerun, calling for immediate punishment of those responsible.

Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz, he condemned the violent incidents and warned of the consequences of political lawlessness being allowed to fester.

He, therefore, called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to bring the perpetrators to book.

Bullgod referenced previous incidents, including the assault of Member of Parliament, Sam George years ago, as examples of a pattern of impunity that must end.

“It’s not good, and frankly, it reflects badly on all of us. Years ago, Sam George was beaten in broad daylight — a Member of Parliament — and no one was arrested. Now, it’s happened again. There are clear videos showing the faces of those involved. If we’re not serious, three years will pass and nothing will be done,” he said.

The music executive also questioned the role and preparedness of security agencies at such events, stating that while the police were present, they are often ill-equipped to respond to sudden threats.

“The police are not there to die for us. If someone pulls a gun, they’ll run. They have families too,” he noted, adding that those who instigate violence must be held accountable.

Bullgod urged the government to act decisively, insisting that President John Mahama is aware of the events, as his representatives and security officials were present on the ground during the incident.

“We don’t need to tell the President; he has seen it… Everyone knows what happened. I believe His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and our father, the IGP, will do the right thing.”

He further questioned the need for prolonged investigations when video evidence clearly shows those involved in the attacks, suggesting that the lack of accountability continues to endanger Ghana’s democracy.

“It’s sad, and we must move away from this kind of politics. Some of these small clashes are likely to spiral out of control,” he added.

The Ablekuma North election rerun was ordered by the Electoral Commission (EC) following irregularities during the December 2024 general elections.

However, the process has been marred by reports of violence, voter intimidation, and the presence of individuals in unapproved uniforms.

Bullgod joins a growing number of public figures and citizens calling for justice and a peaceful political environment.

By Francis Addo

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Cletus Seidu Dapilah is the MP for Jirapa

The Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Cletus Seidu Dapilah, has made a passionate call for Ghana to move beyond theoretical discussions and adopt practical strategies to drive industrialisation.

He said he believes industrialisation is a key pillar for the country’s economic growth and long-term development.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on July 15, 2025, Dapilah emphasised that Ghana has for too long depended on academic and policy-level rhetoric without translating those ideas into concrete action.

According to him, the country’s development goals will remain unfulfilled unless deliberate efforts are made to implement industrial policies on the ground.

“We need industrialisation for the development of this country. We lack practical experience to drive industrialisation; enough of the theory,” he stated.

Dapilah noted that while successive governments have introduced various industrial policies, many have failed to achieve the intended outcomes due to a lack of follow-through and inadequate investment in technical and vocational training.

He added that bridging the gap between education and industry is crucial.

He also called for stronger collaboration among the government, the private sector, and academic institutions to create hands-on training opportunities that can prepare young people for industrial jobs.

He also advocated for improved infrastructure and financial support for small and medium-scale manufacturers.

The MP concluded by urging leaders to be bold and visionary in their approach.

“We must create a system that allows our young people to build, produce, and innovate. That’s the only way we’ll see true progress in Ghana’s industrialisation journey,” he said.

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