Late MP for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi and Effia MP, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko
The Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has paid glowing tribute to the late Ernest Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, shedding light on the quiet but impactful contributions he made during his short time in Ghana’s Parliament.
Speaking in a heartfelt recollection on Peace FM, Boamah-Nyarko revealed that Kumi, despite facing legal battles early in his political career, remained deeply committed to serving his constituents and upholding the dignity of Parliament.
“When he was dragged to court, he confided in me that he did not want to contribute on the floor of Parliament because of the case. He felt that any public comment could be used against him,” Boamah-Nyarko disclosed. “He told me, ‘Lawyer, because of what I am being put through, I don’t want to make any contribution on the floor for some time.’”
Despite his silence in the House during that period, Hon. Boamah-Nyarko described the late Kumi as a man of depth and intellect, someone who could confidently discuss issues ranging from economics to business in private conversations.
“He was very knowledgeable and well-versed in many areas. Those who interacted with him knew his worth,” he added.
According to Boamah-Nyarko, Ernest Kumi was cautious not to give his political opponents ammunition while his legal matters were ongoing, especially after he was accused of speaking too freely despite being in court and was later cited for contempt.
“Eventually, after two months, we discussed the matter again and agreed that the people of Akwatia deserved to hear from their MP. We re-strategised, and he returned to parliamentary debates with renewed focus,” the Effia MP stated.
Hon. Boamah-Nyarko praised Kumi’s courage in eventually breaking his silence, noting that unlike many MPs who spend years in Parliament without finding their voice, Kumi rose to speak about five to six times, always extemporaneously and with conviction.
He also recalled Kumi’s development-focused vision for his constituency. “When he visited Takoradi, he outlined his plans to lift the people of Akwatia out of poverty and improve education in the area. That’s why he was always visiting the constituency, he genuinely cared.”
Ernest Kumi, a first-timer in Parliament served for six months amid the legal battle challenging his victory in the 2024 parliamentary election.
He passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 after a short illness.
Solar Taxi has assembled over 500 electric vehicles locally
Ghanaian electric vehicle (EV) assembling company, Solar Taxi, has initiated discussions with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition on possible collaborations to accelerate the country’s clean energy agenda and expand e-mobility solutions nationwide.
During a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, the company’s management expressed strong interest in partnering with the Ministry to support Ghana’s transition toward renewable energy and a low-carbon transportation system.
The delegation from Solar Taxi highlighted that the company, which began operations in 2019, started by assembling electric two-wheelers in 2021 before expanding to three- and four-wheeled vehicles.
To date, Solar Taxi has assembled over 500 electric vehicles locally and is currently working with international partners to scale up its electric bus programme.
“Our mission is aligned with the government’s clean energy drive. We are excited about opportunities to deepen partnerships and contribute meaningfully to the e-mobility ecosystem in Ghana,” said Loving Asibey Koranteng, Chief Investment Officer at Solar Taxi.
Welcoming the initiative, Deputy Minister Gyan-Mensah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a sustainable energy future and emphasised the importance of private sector participation in achieving national clean energy goals.
“The Ministry is open to collaborations that will strengthen our green transition.
The private sector remains a vital partner in deploying infrastructure and solutions that advance e-mobility,” he stated.
According to the Ministry, its core focus in the e-mobility space includes ensuring the availability of clean, sustainable electricity and supporting the development of EV charging infrastructure across the country.
It is currently rolling out a five-year strategy to establish EV charging stations along major highways and promote the use of electric buses for intra- and inter-city transport.
The Ministry also plans to introduce smart metering systems to facilitate energy trading between EV operators and utilities.
While the government will not provide direct funding, it is working to create an enabling environment for private investment and innovation in the sector.
The Ministry further announced plans to engage with key stakeholders to outline long-term strategies and identify areas for partnership, particularly in infrastructure development and nationwide EV adoption.
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced plans to fix and upgrade the Baba-Yara Sports Stadium.
This statement followed a working visit to the stadium, led by Adams and the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene.
During the visit, the minister and his technical team toured the facility to assess its current condition and identify key challenges.
The Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Kwame Baah Mensah, gave an overview of the stadium’s issues, citing problems with safe zones, non-functional floodlights, deteriorated washrooms, reserve benches, high electricity bills, non-functional irrigation pumps for watering the pitch, and obsolete PA systems.
He also highlighted the overdue refurbishment of the playing turf and security concerns within the security zone, meant to safeguard players and officials.
Kofi Adams emphasised that the directive from President John Dramani Mahama is clear: to restore the Baba-Yara Sports Stadium to its former glory, where it served as a hub of national pride and happiness.
“This stadium has a storied history and holds a special place in the hearts of Ghanaians. We are committed to ensuring it meets international standards once again,” he stated.
“All efforts will be made to bring this facility back to life and maximise its potential for the benefit of our nation.”
The Kumasi-based stadium, originally constructed in 1957 by the United African Company (UAC), was officially inaugurated as a football pitch in 1959.
Over the decades, it has undergone several renovations, including significant upgrades completed in 2008. The last major renovation effort was initiated in 2020, with the first phase completed and handed over in November 2022, which included upgrades to the tartan tracks, pitch, floodlights, and irrigation systems.
Despite these improvements, the stadium has faced prolonged neglect, leading to its current state of disrepair, and was deemed unfit by CAF for international matches.
Notably, the stadium has hosted numerous significant matches, including a World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Nigeria. The venue has also been a crucial home ground for the national team, which has historically performed better when playing in Kumasi.
Adams expressed optimism about the future of the stadium, highlighting its enormous potential.
“This facility can generate substantial revenue and catalyse local economic development. It’s about time we fix this gem and uphold its legacy,” he affirmed.
As renovation plans unfold, stakeholders and fans alike are hopeful that the Baba-Yara Sports Stadium will soon reclaim its status, inspiring pride and unity among Ghanaians.
The UN has criticised the use of lethal force during Monday protests
The number of people killed in Monday’s anti-government protests in Kenya has risen to 31, the country’s human rights commission said, sparking public outage and calls for justice.
The state-run commission previously said that 11 people had died.
More than 100 people were injured and about 532 arrested in the protests which hit the capital Nairobi and other major cities, said the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
The UN said it was deeply troubled by the killings and criticised the Kenyan police for using “lethal ammunition” against protesters.
The Kenya police still says that 11 people died.
There has been rising tension in the country since the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody last month brought people back onto the streets, a year after young protesters stormed parliament angered by a wave of tax rises.
Monday’s protests were intended to commemorate Kenya’s decades-long struggle for democracy but they quickly escalated into deadly clashes in 17 out of the country’s 47 counties, local media reported.
Many of those demonstrating chanted “Ruto must go” and “wantam”, meaning “one term”, a popular rallying call demanding President William Ruto leave office.
In a statement issued on late Tuesday, the KNCHR said the sharp rise in the death toll was “deeply troubling”.
“The KNCHR strongly condemns all human rights violations and urges accountability from all responsible parties, including police, civilians and all other stakeholders,” it added.
The commission also documented widespread looting and destruction of both public and private property by unidentified individuals.
Among those killed was a 12-year-old pupil who was hit by a stray bullet while at home in Kiambu, in the outskirts of the capital, local media reported.
“It is very concerning that these latest incidents come barely two weeks after more than 15 protesters were reportedly killed and many more injured in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya on 25 June,” said Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
“Lethal ammunition, rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons were used,” Shamdasani added.
At least two hospitals were damaged after unidentified attackers raided the facilities and stole medical equipment and harassed staff, Reuters news agency reported.
Religious and rights groups have demanded a prompt and independent investigation into the killings, destruction of property and arbitrary arrests.
However, Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has praised police officers for containing the protests, which he said were infiltrated by criminals.
Opposition leaders on Tuesday accused the government of deploying unmarked police vehicles to transport armed gangs to perceived opposition strongholds during the protests.
They called for a national boycott of all businesses affiliated with President Ruto’s administration, accusing his government of deploying state-sponsored violence and extrajudicial killings on Kenyans.
“This regime is hostile. It cannot be reasoned with. It must be resisted. We will not rest. We will not retreat. We will not surrender,” the opposition said in a joint statement.
Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome has cautioned the country against the increasingly violent protests, saying they risked the nation’s democratic fabric.
Monday’s demonstrations were organised primarily by the so-called Gen-Z young people, demanding good governance, greater accountability, and justice for victims of police brutality, continuing the wave of anti-government protests since last year.
On 25 June, at least 19 people were killed and thousands of businesses looted and destroyed in a day of nationwide protests that were being held in honour of those killed in last year’s anti-tax protests.
More than 140 people have been killed since 2023 in protests, according to a tally by The Star newspaper.
SINCE THE days when Nkrumah dreamt of freedom and gutters still ran free, the rains have come, and every single time, we act like it’s the first flood since Noah.
Streets turn to rivers, homes sink beneath brown waters, and properties are washed away, with lives lost and time and dignity swept away. We cry, we blare, and we point, but rarely do we build. And the question lingers: Who is responsible?
We blame the government for poor drainage, failed enforcement, and empty promises. But what of the citizens who build in waterways, who choke gutters with waste, and wait until the water rises to remind us that it flows, and we all who do nothing until disaster comes knocking? What of the local assemblies that look the other way, the institutions that prioritise paper over people and ceremonies over infrastructure, the educators who teach compliance but not conscience?
And where is faith in all of this? Even religion, which is meant to be a bridge between man and meaning, seems more focused on rituals than renewal. Sanctuaries overflow, yet our spirits stay low. We have prophets, priests, and prayer lines, but no clear path. Our altars echo with hope but not with instruction. Spirituality has become a shelter from responsibility instead of a force that calls us to it.
We are drowning not just in floodwaters but in neglect, ignorance, and moral inertia. We’re flooding in marriages that were never built to last. In parenting that shelters but doesn’t shape. In education that fills heads but not hearts. In careers that pay but don’t fulfill. In lives that drift because they lack direction. And all the while, we wait for someone else to save us. We wait for a superhero. For divine intervention. For a miracle. But the flood rises, and still, we don’t move.
“I’m drowning” is no longer just about rain. It’s about a generation lost in the storm of its own making. A people who saw the signs but turned away. A society where the spiritual is disconnected from the practical, and the sacred has grown silent in the face of decay.
We’ve mistaken survival for success. We turned waiting into worship. We’ve forgotten that flooding doesn’t begin when the rain falls. It begins when we ignore the cracks, abandon wisdom, and stop building bridges that hold.
It’s time to stop looking for saviours and start becoming stewards of our lands, our lives, and our legacies. Because the waters are rising. And this time, no one is coming to save us.
The partly burnt body of a 38-year-old immigration officer has been discovered at Abuom Junction in Kwabenya of the Greater Accra region, five days after the family declared him missing.
The frustrated family of Steffen King Amoah, also known as Nana Kofi, lodged a complaint with the Taifa Police on July 4, 2025, at about 4:30 p.m., after several attempts to reach the deceased on his cell phone proved futile.
He is said to have left his Gye Nyame House, Musuku Junction at Kwabenya, to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate, also in Accra, for a discussion.
His brother, Akwasi Amoako, who confirmed the death to myjoyonline.com, says Amoah’s body was riddled with stab wounds in the chest and neck.
Body of Steffen King Amoah was found here
According to him, it was partly burnt as his alleged the killers attempted to burn the body believed to have been wrapped in a woolen carpet at a spot on the Abuom-Abokobi road.
Steffen King Amoah, according to family sources was inlisted into the Ghana Immigration Service in 2013
The body has since been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary after being identified by Amoako and other relatives.
Born and bred in the Old Tafo neighbourhood in Kumasi, Amoah was enlisted into the Ghana Immigration Service in 2013.
Steffen King Amoah
Amoah, a popular figure at the Sports Department of the Ghana Immigration Service headquarters, married his sweetheart, a policewoman, on March 28, 2018, at Tafo Nhyiaeso in Kumasi.
The couple are blessed with a 4-year-old boy and a 5-month-old baby.
Meanwhile, a Kwabenya Circuit Court on Monday, July 8, 2025, remanded into custody a 36-year-old man identified as a friend of Amoah.
Executive Director of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah, has dismissed media reports suggesting that the National Cathedral project has been abandoned or is being converted into a Cultural Convention Centre.
In a statement following an emergency Board meeting on July 7, the National Cathedral Secretariat reaffirmed its commitment to completing the project, describing the claims as misleading and unsubstantiated.
According to Dr. Opoku-Mensah, while the Board has not received any official communication regarding a change in the use of the site, the land for the Cathedral was legally transferred to the National Cathedral of Ghana, a company limited by guarantee, and all project designs — including for the Bible Museum, Biblical Garden, and supporting facilities — have already been completed.
“The National Cathedral is not an abandoned project,” he stated. “Construction began in 2021 and, despite financial challenges, about 8% of the project has already been completed. Delays have largely been due to lack of funding and politicization, which have adversely affected fundraising efforts.”
He noted that the National Cathedral was envisioned as sacred infrastructure for national religious functions such as state funerals and thanksgiving services. The recent institution of July 1 as Ghana’s National Day of Prayer, he said, further justifies the project’s relevance and urgency.
In response to concerns over financial transparency, Dr. Opoku-Mensah referenced an audit conducted by Deloitte and Touche, which verified that all state funds were properly accounted for, with payments made in accordance with signed agreements for work done.
The Executive Director also revealed that efforts are underway to develop a new pathway for completing the Cathedral through a “process of depoliticisation, statutory accountability, and a state-church-society partnership.”
This, he believes, will help mobilize the resources needed to realize the vision of a unifying national and religious landmark.
The Board remains resolute in its mission to complete the National Cathedral, which is designed not only as a sacred space for Christians but also as a broader interfaith and cultural center, capable of boosting religious tourism and national heritage appreciation.
In closing, Dr. Opoku-Mensah urged the public to disregard unverified reports and support the ongoing efforts to deliver a project that he described as “a family house for all Christians in Ghana, and a symbol of unity for the nation.”
The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statement revealed that the Bank’s staff population rose by 6 percent, reaching 2,368 by the end of December 2024, up from 2,233 at the end of December 2023.
According to the report, in order to strengthen its human resource capacity, the Bank updated its Handbook on Human Resource Policies to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.
In addition, the report stated that the Bank enhanced its HR functions, which included the automation of staff job descriptions and competency profiles through its enhanced Performance Management System (ePMS).
“The total number of staff recruited in 2024 was 201. A total of 64 members of staff exited the service of the Bank during the year. This resulted in a net intake of 137,” the report noted.
In the area of the banking sector, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, stated in the foreword of the report that the sector’s performance continued to improve, supported by strong asset growth.
He added that financial soundness indicators reflected gains in solvency, liquidity, and operational efficiency across the banking industry.
The industry’s Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 14 percent, above the prudential minimum requirement of 10 percent.
Despite these improvements, Dr Asiama noted that credit risk remained a concern, as the non-performing loan (NPL) ratios of banks had increased.
To mitigate this risk, he said, the Bank continued to enforce rigorous credit risk management and underwriting standards for regulated financial institutions.
“In addition, the Bank issued several directives to further strengthen the resilience of the banking sector. Looking ahead, these will require sustained reforms to strengthen the sector’s resilience,” he said.
Dr Asiama further stated that the Bank undertook several initiatives to promote financial inclusion, the fair treatment of customers, and adherence to consumer protection principles.
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Former Accra Hearts of Oak striker, Afriyie Barnieh
Former Accra Hearts of Oak striker, Afriyie Barnieh, signed a two-year deal with FC Aarau after terminating his contract with FC Zurich in the Swiss Super League.
The Ghanaian joined FC Zurich in January 2023 on a three and a half year deal from Accra Hearts of Oak.
He made 50 appearances for the Swiss side and managed to score two goals in all competitions. He struggled to secure a regular starting position during his time at the club.
Upon signing for FC Aarau in Switzerland’s second tier, Ghanaians have shared their views on X (formerly Twitter).
One X user was happy he’s got another chance to explore and hopes he gets more playing time and scores more.
Barnieh’s career at FC Zurich was full of injuries, which almost ruined his career at
Other users also believe that this is a good move and they hope Barnieh prioritises playing time and tactical fit over prestige.
Barnieh rose to prominence with Accra Hearts of Oak and also captained the Ghana U-20 team to victory at the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
Barnieh will look to stay fit and use the opportunity given at FC Aarau to revitalise his career and get a call-up to the Black Stars.
Injury almost ruined his career at Zurich but I’m happy for him now
— Jesse The Talker on Youtube (@jesse_legendary) July 8, 2025
Yes, this is a good move but only if Barnieh prioritizes playing time and tactical fit over prestige. His talent isn’t in doubt but his career needs resuscitation. A reset in the right environment could make this Zürich exit the catalyst for his comeback.
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— Collins Little-Tetteh♻️ (@clittle_Tetteh) July 8, 2025
Yes, this is a good move but only if Barnieh prioritizes playing time and tactical fit over prestige. His talent isn’t in doubt but his career needs resuscitation. A reset in the right environment could make this Zürich exit the catalyst for his comeback.
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— Collins Little-Tetteh♻️ (@clittle_Tetteh) July 8, 2025
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The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most Nigerian travellers can enter the country.
As from 8 July, the US Department of State says nearly all non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens will now be single-entry and valid for only three months.
It says this is part of a global reciprocity realignment, a sharp shift from previous visa terms, which often allowed for multiple entries over two years or more.
Nigeria also offers single-entry visas valid for three months only for those planning to visit the country from the US.
The Nigerian government has not yet commented.
The State Department says visa policies remain “subject to ongoing review” and may change depending on evolving diplomatic, security, and immigration benchmarks.
In a statement, the US government said it was working closely with Nigerian authorities to ensure the country meets key international standards.
The US also ordered that the social media accounts of all foreigners applying for visas, including from Nigeria, would be vetted for “any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles of the United States”.
Nigerians account for one of the highest number of student-visa applications to the US in the world.
According to the 2024 Open Doors report on international education exchange, Nigeria was the seventh largest source of international students globally to the US and the highest in Africa, with 20,029 enrollees.
The report published by the US department of state, bureau of educational and cultural affairs showed a 13.5 percent increase from 2023.
Reacting to the cut, former president Muhammadu Buhari’s aide said he believes US is not reciprocating but showing discomfort with Nigeria.
Bashir Ahmad whose post on X generated conversation on the topic is of the opinion that President Bola Tinubu‘s recent visit to Brazil for the BRICS gathering was behind the move.
“This is not solely about reciprocity. Rather, it appears to reflect growing US discomfort with Nigeria’s increasing global realignment, particularly the warm reception we are receiving from the BRICS,” he wrote.
Ghanaian philanthropist and host of popular “Oyerepa Afutuo”, Eunice Naa Amerly Nortey, known popularly as Auntie has fired back at the eldest child of Yaw Boateng, the eldest child of her late panelist, Girls Girls.
Speaking on today’s edition of “Oyerepa Afutuo” which Ghanacelebrities.com monitored, Auntie Naa refuted claims by Yaw Boateng as she took a swipe at him.
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Boamah, has expressed shock over Ghana’s decision to abstain from a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on the renewal of the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The vote, held on Monday, July 7, 2025, during the Council’s 59th session, saw 29 member states vote in favour, 15 against, while Ghana was among three countries that abstained.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, July 9, Patrick Boamah, who is also a member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee, stated that the Mahama-led government should have demonstrated a clear and firm stance against LGBTQ+ activities by voting against the resolution.
“We were promised by the government of the day that they were not going to support that activity. So, we expected that Ghana should have taken a firm position on that. I was a bit surprised to see that Ghana abstained. So, we will be asking the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the representative of the government as to why Ghana abstained.
“I intend to file a question to understand the basis of the abstention. This is not a foreign policy matter; this is a cultural issue, a value issue, a constitutional issue, things that are alien to our culture and wellbeing…it was a clear opportunity for the government to demonstrate its position on this matter,” He said.
The incident has reignited debates around LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana and the protection of national symbols, as Parliament prepares to take a final vote on a controversial bill that seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ advocacy and activities.
Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, unanimously passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill that has drawn international condemnation.
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on May 28, 2025, announced that the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill—commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill—is set to be introduced for its first reading during the second meeting of the Ninth Parliament.
The proposed legislation aims to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, as well as the promotion, advocacy, or funding of such activities.
Members of the Minority in Parliament have accused the government of causing a financial loss of $1.2 million through what they describe as an unnecessary relaunch of Ghana’s chip-embedded biometric passport.
According to the Minority, the project was fully completed and officially launched by the previous Akufo-Addo administration in December 2024, making the current expenditure unjustified and a waste of public funds.
Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, July 9, Deputy Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, stated: “The outgoing government secured supply credit, completed all testing, and officially launched the chip-embedded passport on December 2, 2024. They procured 50,000 booklets with a standing order for 200,000 more. This is all on record at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
Mr. Ayeh argued that the $1.2 million spent on relaunching the passport could have been better allocated to improve passport service delivery and resolve operational challenges at passport offices across the country.
The Minority also raised concerns about the abrupt three-day closure of Ghana’s embassy in Washington, DC, in May 2025. According to them, the closure resulted in the cancellation of 437 passport appointments, caused at least 112 travellers to miss connecting flights, and led to a loss of over $38,000 in expedited service fees.
“By dawn on May 26, 2025, the embassy had shut its doors. The Minister’s decision cancelled 437 confirmed appointments for that week, cost Ghana over $38,200 in expedited service fees, and disrupted travel plans for at least 112 individuals,” Mr. Ayeh noted.
The Minority has called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present a comprehensive audit report to Parliament covering both incidents and to provide compensation to those affected by the embassy closure.
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The Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, has asserted that residents voted out former MP John Peter Amewu in the 2024 general election because they felt deceived by unfulfilled promises made during his tenure.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Wednesday, July 9, he described the current state of affairs in Hohoe as “disheartening,” citing poor roads, water challenges, and educational infrastructure that contradict the image previously portrayed by the former MP and the previous government.
According to him, constituents made their decision not based on influence or resources, but on broken commitments from the previous administration.
“They weighed the two candidates. Yes, one may be more powerful than the other. We have all the resources it takes to run and win an election, but the people went deep into the promises that were made in 2020 to them by the former administration and former MP, but I can tell you, they voted based on the unfulfilled promises. They felt scammed.
“The current situation I have met in Hohoe is very disheartening. I am not painting my predecessor black. We have made the people of Ghana believe that all our road networks are okay, the water situation and education are okay, but you can take a trip to Hohoe today, and you will be sad. All the entry roads are in a deplorable state,” he said
He, however, assured that the current administration has initiated measures to address the educational and infrastructure challenges facing the constituency.
Ghana didn’t vote on LGBTQI rights — Foreign Affairs Ministry clarifies
The Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Musah Danquah, has cast doubt on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) chances in the upcoming Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, predicting a likely defeat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking on Joy FM’s , Mr Danquah said the NPP’s threats to boycott the July 11 rerun would have minimal effect, as enthusiasm among the party’s base is already low.
According to him, morale and motivation within the NPP in the constituency have significantly declined, making it difficult for the party to mobilise voters effectively.
“Even without the boycott, the party would have struggled with turnout. The signs of voter apathy have been there for some time,” he stated.
Mr Danquah observed that the current political climate in Ablekuma North appeared more favourable to the NDC, adding that available data and ground reports suggest the opposition party is in a stronger position to win the seat.
His comments come just a day after the High Court dismissed an application filed by the NPP parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, which sought to stop the rerun in 19 polling stations.
The Electoral Commission has since confirmed that the rerun will go ahead as scheduled on Friday, July 11.
The fresh poll seeks to resolve the dispute over the December 2024 parliamentary elections in Ablekuma North, which were marred by uncollated results and legal wrangling.
US President Donald Trump began a three-day summit in Washington D.C. with the leaders of five African states, an event the White House sees as an “incredible” commercial opportunity.
Trump’s guests include the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal – none of whom represent the major economies of the continent.
The meetings are expected to concentrate on Trump’s “trade, not aid” policy, and with all of them facing 10% tariffs on goods exported to the US, they may be hoping to do deals to negotiate this rate down.
During a televised lunch at the White House on Wednesday, the African leaders lavished Trump with praise while encouraging US economic partnership.
Seated diagonally from Trump across a long wooden table, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani was the first African leader to speak.
“In the short time you’ve been back in office, the last few months you came to the rescue for peace,” Ghazouani said.
“You rushed to Africa to resolve a longstanding problem,” he continued, referring to a peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda facilitated by the White House.
His remarks were echoed by the other African state leaders, most of whom made direct comments in support of Trump being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye complimented his golf skills, inviting him to build a golf course in Senegal.
“Thank you very much. Very nice. Thank you. I didn’t know I’d be treated this nicely. This is great,” Trump responded. “We could do this all day long.”
The African state heads also used the platform to talk about their respective natural resources and raw materials, including rare earth minerals. Some made direct appeals to US investors and the president.
Faye spoke about the prospect of building a “tech city” in Dakar with “views of the sea”, and said: “I would like to invite American investors to take part in this”.
Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema said his country has “a great deal of resources”, including rare earth minerals.
“You are welcome to come and invest; otherwise, other countries might come instead of you,” Nguema said.
Senegal’s former ambassador to Washington, Babacar Diagne, said the invitations to the African leaders reflected the recent “paradigm shift” in US policy towards the continent.
After taking office in January for his second term, Trump cut US aid to the continent, saying it was wasteful and incompatible with his “America First” policy.
With Trump and the Republican Party at the helm, there is also doubt about whether the US will renew later this year its African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which guarantees duty-free access for certain goods from Africa.
“It’s not like before with the Democrats. There were two strong points with them: poverty reduction and development issues, through AGOA and other initiatives. All that is over,” Mr Diagne told the BBC.
According to the former diplomat, the Trump administration’s position will mirror how it has dealt with Ukraine wartime leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
“Pure trade. It’s give and take, win and win. We saw it with Ukraine. You sign the agreement on minerals and you’ll have us on your side; otherwise, you forget everything,” Mr Diagne said.
Last month’s peace deal signed in Washington between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic is a case in point – trade diplomacy that will potentially see the US gain lucrative mineral access.
Indeed, Nicaise Mouloumbi, head of a leading non-governmental organisation in oil-rich Gabon, said the Trump administration’s focus on Africa was down to increasing competition from rival powers – including China and Russia – for its prized resources.
“All these [invited] countries have important minerals: gold, oil, manganese, gas, wood and zircon – Senegal, Mauritania and Gabon, in particular,” he told the BBC.
Gabon holds around a quarter of the global known reserves of manganese, and it provides 22% of China’s of the mineral, which is used in the production of batteries and stainless steel.
Oil-rich Gabon intends to shift towards deep-water exploration and production in future
Mr Mouloumbi added that the US might be most keen to strengthen ties with Gabon, not only because it had “strategic” minerals like manganese and uranium, as well as oil, but also because it was strategically located along the Gulf of Guinea, with a coastline of about 800km (500 miles).
It could host a US military base that America plans to build in the region, Mr Mouloumbi said.
Mr Diagne made a similar point about piracy, saying that “maritime terrorism in the Gulf of Guinea has become an extremely important issue” for the US.
Many tankers carrying oil and gas travel through the Gulf of Guinea, which has been known as a piracy hotspot for several years.
For Mauritania and Senegal, migration will be central to discussions, according to Ousmane Sene, the head of the West African Research Centre (WARC),
“Let’s not forget that between 2023 and 2025, no fewer than 20,000 young Mauritanians left for the US via Nicaragua, along with hundreds of young Senegalese,” the analyst told the BBC.
“All these countries are also departure points for illegal emigration,” he added.
“That’s an extremely important point in his [Trump’s] migration policy, and every day people are turned back at the borders.”
Mauritania is the only one of the five countries that does not have diplomatic ties with US ally Israel, cutting them in 2009 over an offensive in Gaza, and sources have told Semafor that restoring them may be a sticking point for any would-be White House deal.
Visa overstay rates are another issue to be settled, especially for Gabon and Liberia, which both have higher ones than Burundi, which last month became subject to US travel restrictions with visa overstays cited as a key reason.
Liberia’s health system is fragile – and before Trump, US funding accounted for 48% of its budget
Liberia may also be considering a US proposal to accept people deported by the US, including criminals. The country, which has close historical links to America, was reportedly included on a proposed list of countries that the US had approached.
The country, which was brought to its knees by a 14-year civil war and then the devastating Ebola epidemic of a decade ago, is in desperate need of cash as it has been severely affected by US aid cuts.
In particular, the impact has been felt by its fragile health system, which had relied on US funding for 48% of its budget.
Guinea-Bissau, which has suffered a series of coups and attempted coups over the years, is reportedly keen for the US embassy to reopen in the capital, Bissau, following its closure after the army mutinied in 1998.
President Umaro Cissoko Embaló was clearly proud of the White House’s invitation for Guinea-Bissau, which several years ago was labelled a “narco-state” by the US and UN as it was once a major transit hub for cocaine from Latin America to Europe and North America.
“Guinea-Bissau has now emerged from a state of disorder to become a real state. The Americans do not invite just any state to their country – only a well-structured state,” he was quoted as saying at the airport before he left for Washington.
He and his counterparts – Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon, Joseph Boakai of Liberia, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania and Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal – will be hoping they hold some cards to do a deal with Trump.
They certainly do not want a replay of May’s infamous high-stakes meeting between South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa and Trump in the Oval Office, which did little to ease relations.
In fact, it seems to have completely backfired as this week Africa’s biggest economy found out that from next month, its exports to the US are being slapped with a 30% tariff.
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The Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Musah Danquah, has expressed strong doubts about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) chances in the upcoming Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, predicting a likely loss to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, Mr Danquah said the NPP’s threats to boycott the July 11 rerun would have little to no impact on the outcome, as enthusiasm among the party’s base is already at a low point.
He explained that morale and motivation among NPP supporters in the constituency had significantly declined, making it unlikely for the party to mobilize voters effectively.
He further stated that even in the absence of boycott threats, the party would have faced challenges in achieving meaningful turnout.
Mr Danquah noted that signs of voter apathy had been evident for some time and that, in his assessment, the current political climate in Ablekuma North was more favourable to the NDC.
He added that based on available data and the mood on the ground, the NPP was unlikely to win the seat and was on course to lose to the NDC.
His remarks came just a day before the High Court dismissed an injunction filed by the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, which sought to halt the rerun in 19 polling stations.
The Electoral Commission has since confirmed that the election will go ahead as scheduled on July 11.
The rerun aims to resolve the dispute over the December 2024 parliamentary elections in Ablekuma North, which were marred by uncollated results and legal challenges.
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The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of causing financial loss to the state by spending $1.2 million on what they described as an unnecessary relaunch of Ghana’s chip-embedded biometric passport.
According to the Minority, the project had already been fully secured and launched by the previous Akufo-Addo administration in December 2024, making the current government’s expenditure wasteful and unjustifiable.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, July 9, Deputy Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, stated, “The outgoing government secured supply credit, completed all testing, and formally launched the chip-embedded passport on December 2, 2024. They secured 50,000 booklets and a standing order of 200,000. This is all on record at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
He argued that the $1.2 million spent on the relaunch could have been channelled into improving service delivery and addressing logistical challenges at passport offices across the country.
The caucus also revisited the issue of the sudden three-day closure of Ghana’s embassy in Washington, DC, in May 2025, which they say resulted in a loss of over $38,000 in expedited service fees. The closure led to the cancellation of 437 appointments and caused at least 112 travellers to miss their connecting flights.
“By dawn, May 26th, 2025, the embassy doors were closed, and 437 confirmed applicants for the week had been cancelled. In three days, the Minister’s decision cost Ghana over $38,200 in expedited service fees and forced at least 112 travellers to miss their connecting flights,” he said.
They have demanded that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs present a full audit report to Parliament on both incidents and compensate those affected by the embassy shutdown.
A former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansah Asare has expressed disagreement with suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s decision to go to the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on grounds of a human rights abuse she was alleging.
According to Ansah Asare, the move by Justice Torkornoo risks undermining Ghana’s constitutional process.
“This is a constitutional process — the office is not personal property,” Mr Ansa Asare said in a television interview with on Tuesday [July 8].
“She must respect Article 146. I don’t see any clear violation of human rights that would warrant regional intervention.”
Article 146 sets out the procedure for the removal of Justices of the Superior Courts of Judicature, including the Chief Justice, as well as Chairpersons and members of independent constitutional bodies who have the same security of tenure, he said.
Mr Ansah Asare’s comment followed Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai’s statement that Justice Torkornoo had filed a fresh application on July 4 at the ECOWAS Court in Abuja, Nigeria, alleging that her human rights were violated when President John Dramani Mahama suspended her and triggered removal proceedings under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
Justice Torkornoo, had earlier challenged her suspension at the Supreme Court and High Court with separate applications, insisting the process lacks due process safeguards.
But Mr Ansah Asare questioned whether the Chief Justice had exhausted all local remedies — a principle that, he argued, should guide whether the ECOWAS Court accepts the case.
“The primary question is: has she exhausted all the internal mechanisms here in Ghana? “How does she expect the ECOWAS Court to intervene when she herself is undermining the very constitutional safeguards she is supposed to uphold?”
“The President has acted according to the Constitution,” he said. “If you bypass the internal processes and keep going to regional courts, you make the constitutional pathway impracticable.”
The Attorney General’s office has also moved to strike out Justice Torkornoo’s judicial review application at the High Court, arguing in its affidavit that the filing contains a “grave misstatement of capacity” and leaves out “mandatory and essential parties.”
On his part, Professor Kojo Appiagyei-Atuah, an Associate Professor at the School of Law of the University of Ghana has pointed out that the ECOWAS Court is one of the few regional courts that does not always require individuals to exhaust domestic avenues before filing human rights cases — an approach that could strengthen the Chief Justice’s argument.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to widespread media reports about Ghana’s abstention from a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from violence.
The report indicated that the vote was to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Furthermore, the mandate is said to remind states of their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
The vote took place on July 7, 2025, during the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council and was renewed despite Ghana’s abstention.
Addressing the claims on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the ministry clarified that there was no vote calling for support on LGBTQ+ and its activities.
“There was no vote on the support of LGBTQI for which Ghana abstained as has been wrongly reported by a section of the Ghanaian media.
“On Monday, 7th July 2025, Ghana abstained from the HRC’s vote on the renewal of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity,” the statement explained.
The statement explained that the council voted on whether persons who identify as LGBTQI should be protected against violence and discrimination or not.
It indicated that the decision to abstain was consistent with the country’s human rights principles.
“The question before the Council was whether persons who identify as LGBTQI should be protected against violence and discrimination or not. It was not about support for LGBTQI rights. Ghana abstained in the vote, to be consistent with Chapter 5, Article 17 of the 1992 Constitution, which specifically prohibits discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, creed, or social and economic status,” it said.
The statement added, “The resolution requests the Independent Expert to continue to report annually on the implementation of the mandate to the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly in accordance with their respective programmes of work.”
The Ministry assured that it will neither undermine nor compromise the country’s principles, given its strong opposition to issues related to LGBTQI practices and activities.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is very mindful of the Ghanaian public’s general opposition and the Government’s strong stance against the subject of LGBTQI rights and will not act in any manner to undermine this position.”
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Ghanaian Kumawood actor LilWin and wife Maame Serwaa
A video of LilWin, speaking with both his current and ex-wife has sparked reactions across social media.
In the video, shared on TikTok on July 9, 2025, LilWin was seen making a video call with his ex-wife, Ohemaa Pretty.
During the call, he handed the phone over to his current wife, Maame Serwaa, who warmly greeted Ohemaa.
In the viral video, Maame Serwaa expressed frustration over the abuse she claims to be receiving from netizens online for being LilWin’s wife.
“They’ve been insulting me. You suffered… you were very patient, because I’m really struggling with the insults. We did an interview where I mentioned your name. I hope the children are doing well?” she said.
In response, Ohemaa Pretty offered support, encouraging Maame Serwaa to stay focused and not be discouraged by negativity.
“It’s not easy, but you’ll be fine. Just ignore the negative comments and focus on those saying positive things,” she advised.
The moment, which many viewers have described as mature and unexpected, has drawn admiration for both women.
Netizens have praised thier respectful exchange and composure despite their shared history.
Watch the video below:
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President Mahama has sacked CEO of National Ambulance Service, Nuhu Zakaria
President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Dr Nuhu Zakaria as Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service, according to a Citi News report.
While no official explanation has been provided for his dismissal, the decision comes amid concerns raised by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) regarding the alleged misuse of academic titles.
Dr Zakaria was recently named in a GTEC report identifying individuals who had adopted academic titles or credentials that had not been formally verified.
His inclusion in the report has sparked public scrutiny, although it remains unclear whether this directly influenced the president’s decision.
The presidency is yet to announce a replacement.
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The Bank of Ghana spent GH¢206 million on official travel in 2024, twice the GH¢103 million recorded in 2023.
This is according to its 2024 Annual Report, released on Monday, July 7, 2025, and sighted by GhanaWeb Business.
The figure marks the highest amount the central bank has spent on travel in at least a decade.
The disclosure comes amid ongoing public scrutiny over government spending, particularly as the Bank posted a GH¢9.4 billion loss for 2024.
While this represents an improvement from the GH¢13.2 billion loss recorded in 2023, the sharp rise in travel expenses has raised concerns about fiscal discipline.
According to the report, travel spending by the Bank has fluctuated over the years, rising from GH¢30 million in 2015 to GH¢48 million in 2019.
It dropped to GH¢20 million in 2020 and GH¢28 million in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions, before increasing to GH¢76 million in 2022, and peaking at GH¢206 million in 2024.
While the Bank has not provided detailed reasons behind the 2024 figure, analysts suggest that Ghana’s participation in the IMF programme may be a contributing factor.
Frequent international engagements, including trips to Washington, D.C. and other global financial centres, are believed to have added significantly to the cost.
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European champions and treble-winners Paris Saint-Germain take on 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid in a blockbuster semi-final showdown at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
The winner faces Chelsea in the final of the tournament on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The suspects were arrested on July 8, 2025, at around 12:40am during a night patrol
Police in Busia District, Eastern Uganda have arrested two men and recovered a pistol in an operation aimed at curbing rising criminal activity in the area.
According to a press statement issued by the Bukedi South Regional Police Spokesperson, IP Moses Mugwe, the suspects were arrested on July 8, 2025, at around 12:40am during a night patrol in Sofia A Cell, Eastern Division, Busia Municipality.
The suspects were identified as Abass Nsubuga, 60, a plumber and a resident of Ndejje Bongole in Zanta Village, Wakiso District. His ancestral home is in Buyenga Village, Butambala District. Another suspect was identified as Moses Nviri, 60, a mason by occupation and a resident of Mutwetwe, Kibiibi Village in Butambala District.
“During the operation, police officers on patrol intercepted the two men and conducted a search. A black pistol, marked 98722, was recovered from Nsubuga Abass. His colleague, Nviri Moses, was found in possession of a hammer. Other items recovered included face masks, a cap, and a bottle of Rwenzori mineral water containing an unidentified liquid,” Mr Mugwe said on Tuesday.
He said the case has been registered under CRB 690/2025 at Busia Central Police Station.
According to Mr Mugwe a team of officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), Flying Squad, and Crime Intelligence (CI) visited the scene, recorded statements, and jointly interrogated the suspects.
Police say investigations are still ongoing and more details will be provided in due course.
A total of 188 cases of murder by shooting were reported to the police countrywide in 2024 compared to 300 cases reported in 2023, giving a 37 per cent decrease in the reported cases in this category countrywide. Out of the total cases reported, 34 cases were taken to Court, 26 cases were not proceeded with while 128 cases are still under inquiry.
A total of 205 persons were shot dead, of whom 178 were Male Adults,19 were female adults 7 Male Juveniles while 01 was a Female Juvenile. By the end of 2024, 23 cases of Murder by Shooting were still pending in Court awaiting trial.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, known not only for her groundbreaking roles in film but also for her enduring marriage to Captain Matthew Ekeinde, recently gave fans a rare glimpse into the inner workings of her nearly three-decade-long relationship.
In a candid conversation on Chude Jideonwo’s live podcast, the screen icon revealed the highs, lows, and faith-driven principles that have helped her sustain a healthy marriage since 1996.
Omotola didn’t sugarcoat the experience. She admitted that even in a loving marriage, there are tough days.
“There are times when I look at him and I’m not in love. I go to God and report him,” she said with a mix of sincerity and humour.
“I honour him not because I’m head over heels in love at that moment, but because I honour the One who gave me the mandate to be with him.”
Her honesty struck a chord, acknowledging that every marriage experiences moments of doubt, fatigue, and emotional distance.
“There are times I look at him and think, ‘Somebody please remind me why I married this man.’ And he probably feels the same way about me. Those days come.”
In a world obsessed with perfect images of love and success, Omotola urges couples to embrace their humanity.
“I think the problem is people trying to be fake. Relax—it’s not that serious. Remember you’re a human being.”
She also joked about being attracted to other men, adding a dose of realism that few public figures dare to share:
“There are times I see guys who look ‘fantabulous’ and I say, ‘Oh child!’ But you check yourself.”
Faith as the Marriage Anchor
At the core of her marital philosophy is spirituality. Omotola emphasises that choosing a partner with shared faith is key.
“From the onset, when you’re meeting someone, make sure you have God. Pray that you meet the right person.”
This belief has shaped how she deals with conflict and hardship, turning to prayer, reflection, and spiritual discipline rather than rash decisions.
Respecting Roles, Not Competing for Power
Omotola likens marriage to flying a plane—with her husband as the pilot and herself as a trusted co-pilot.
“I don’t believe in gender equality in the sense that both partners are identical. There is always a head and an assistant.”
She clarified that respecting a man’s leadership doesn’t mean a woman should be weak.
“When a woman proves herself as a worthy co-pilot, there’s no need for power struggles. Give respect and you’ll be respected.”
Friendship: The Glue that Holds Love
Omotola revealed that love alone isn’t enough—friendship is what keeps a marriage intact when the emotional high fades.
“There are times when love fizzles, but friendship holds it together. Be open. Talk to each other. That’s how you last.”
She and Matthew have maintained their bond through frank discussions, shared laughter, and honest communication—even when it’s uncomfortable.
Protect Your Marriage Like a Treasure
One of Omotola’s biggest pieces of advice is discretion.
“Don’t put everything out there. Shelter your family and leave the rest to God.”
She believes in selective sharing, protecting one’s marriage from the dangers of oversharing on social media or letting too many people into private matters.
Space Can Rekindle the Flame
What happens when the passion dies down? Omotola recommends a bold but unconventional move—temporary separation.
“Go somewhere. After a few weeks, come home. You’ll be surprised how the fire of passion is rekindled.”
She believes time apart can bring clarity, self-discovery, and renewed attraction.
Self-Worth and Financial Independence
Omotola also spoke passionately about women achieving independence before marrying.
“Women without income should not consider marriage. If you marry when you’re not financially stable, it becomes slavery.”
She advocates financial stability and self-worth as pillars for a balanced and respectful partnership.
Choosing the Right Partner Is Everything
Finally, Omotola warned against marrying out of infatuation or admiration.
“Don’t marry your fan. Marry someone who truly understands you, someone who shares your values and can handle your flaws.”
Omotola’s Marriage Wisdom at a Glance:
Pillar Insight
Faith: Let God guide your choice and actions.
Respect & Roles: Respect the man as head; be a reliable partner, not a rival.
Friendship: Love may fade temporarily, but friendship sustains the bond.
Privacy: Protect your relationship from public scrutiny.
Financial Independence: Enter marriage whole, not dependent.
Space & Passion: A short break can reignite intimacy.
Former Dome Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has strongly urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s candidate for the 2028 elections.
She believes that despite the challenges the current administration faced, the Vice President deserves another opportunity to lead the party.
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Nana Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, seeking to stop a planned rerun of parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the constituency.
The rerun, scheduled for July 11, 2025, is part of the Electoral Commission’s efforts to conclude the disputed December 7, 2024, parliamentary election results in the constituency.
Delivering the ruling, Justice Ali Baba Abature described the application for an interim injunction as “unmeritorious,” stating that the balance of convenience lies in allowing the Electoral Commission (EC) to fulfill its constitutional obligation to ensure the people of Ablekuma North are duly represented in Parliament.
Nana Akua Afriyie had argued that the EC’s decision to organize a rerun contravened a binding High Court ruling issued on January 4, 2025, which directed the Commission to collate results from 62 outstanding polling stations and declare a winner based on the already conducted elections.
Her legal team, led by NPP lawyer Gary Nimako, told the court that following the January ruling, the EC had publicly acknowledged that only three polling station results remained uncollated, referencing a press release issued on January 27, 2025, and a subsequent parliamentary briefing by Deputy EC Chair Dr. Bossman Asare.
The court, however, ruled that these arguments did not outweigh the constitutional imperative for the EC to take necessary steps to complete the electoral process and safeguard the democratic rights of constituents.
With the dismissal of the injunction request, the Electoral Commission is now cleared to proceed with the July 11 rerun in the 19 polling stations, which is expected to finally determine the winner of the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat.
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The Minority in Parliament has demanded a public apology from the Minister for Foreign Affairs over what it termed as a misrepresentation of Ghana’s position during a recent United Nations Human Rights Council vote.
This follows Ghana’s abstention from a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on the renewal of the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Ghana’s position has triggered backlash from the Minority, who claim the government misrepresented the country’s values on the international stage.
Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs later clarified that the vote was not to endorse LGBTQI rights but rather to protect individuals from violence and discrimination, the Minority remains unconvinced.
Addressing the press on Wednesday, July 9, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, said the Mahama-led government must take responsibility for what he described as a betrayal of Ghanaians’ trust.
“We are disappointed in you, President Mahama, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and whoever was sent to misrepresent Ghana. This is a betrayal of trust. Instead of apologising to Ghanaians and assuring us that this won’t happen again, you are offering all kinds of English explanations,” he stated.
Ghana didn’t vote on LGBTQI rights — Foreign Affairs Ministry clarifies
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has extended his warm congratulations to the newly inaugurated Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG), while reaffirming government’s commitment to recapitalise the bank in the coming year.
In a social media post on Wednesday, July 9, Dr Forson said, “I extend my warm congratulations to the newly sworn-in Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG).”
In the space of a year, PSG have become a team many neutrals actively willed to lose in the Champions League – to the best team in the world to watch.
Fittingly, two of the figureheads of the ‘old PSG’ – who were more about egos than a team – were both on the wrong side of 4-0 hammerings in the US.
It was Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the last 16 and Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid in Wednesday’s one-sided last-four tie.
Since Mbappe, PSG’s all-time top scorer, left last summer for Madrid when his contract expired, Enrique has built a new-look frontline.
Dembele, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are electric. Sometimes Bradley Barcola is in there to cause mayhem too.
Their midfield three – Portugal duo Joao Neves and Vitinha, and two-goal Spaniard Ruiz – control games.
Ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel said on Dazn at half-time: “When the three in the middle dictate the play like that, no-one can stop them. It has been a masterclass.”
Former Newcastle striker Callum Wilson added: “Some of that football from PSG was like watching Fifa. Incredible.”
And that is without mentioning non-stop up-and-down attacking full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, who are also a big part of how PSG play.
And having won the French Cup, Ligue 1 and Champions League, they are now just one game away from a fourth major trophy of 2025. Throw in the lesser Trophee des Champions and it could be a clean sweep of five.
Chelsea will have their work cut out to stop them on Sunday. Dating back to the Coupe de France final, PSG have won their last five knockout round matches by a combined score of 18-0.
Luis Enrique must now be considered one of the elite managers in world football, having won Trebles with Barcelona and PSG.
“He has set the standard,” said Welshman Bale. “They are leading a new era.
“They have set a very high bar and everyone in football will be trying to copy them and trying to stop them.”
The only concern for PSG could be fatigue.
Sunday will be their 65th match since the start of the 2024-25 campaign. Exactly a month after that game they face Tottenham in the Uefa Super Cup to start 2025-26.
The NPP General Secretary has questioned the impartiality of state institutions, accusing them of acting under political influence and undermining the country’s democratic process.
Justin Frimpong Kodua, speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, July 8, doubted the integrity of the Electoral Commission and the Ghana Police Service in handling the controversial Ablekuma North parliamentary election.
“So that is why it’s important that our institutions are supposed to be impartial. That’s why it’s important our institutions are supposed to be professional,” he stated.
He argued that law enforcement failed to maintain order during the critical collation of three outstanding polling stations.
Host Evans Mensah questioned whether the NPP, as the party previously in government then, should take responsibility for the breakdown in law and order.
But Mr Kodua responded with a sharp inference that the police may have been compromised under the current administration.
“So are you trying to tell me that the reason why the police failed to provide security for us to complete the coalition of the three outstanding polling stations was because they were working under the behest of this government (NDC)?”
He further challenged the Electoral Commission’s justification for not completing the collation.
“The EC said that they needed security, per your knowledge, under the instruction of the president,” Mr Kodua said, implying that the EC used security concerns as a convenient excuse to derail the process.
He cited a court order issued on January 4, 2025, which he says gave clear directions to the EC.
“The Court made an explicit pronouncement that EC, we are giving you an order of mandamus — go and collate the outstanding polling stations and declare the results. The court never said, go and do a rerun.”
Pressed on why the NPP had not taken the EC to court over what appears to be defiance of a court order, Mr Kodua responded firmly.
“That is why we are in court. Do you know the details of our writ?”
When told the writ was for an injunction against the rerun, he replied, “So do you know other strategies that we are putting out? So I’m telling you, we are in court, and the EC has been cited for contempt.”
He insisted that the EC has no legal authority to change the court’s instruction on its own.
“The directive from the court [was] explicit. Go collate and declare. And you cannot vary the order of the court. Even if… you had a legitimate concern that the directive… is unenforceable, the only remedy is to go back to the court to get a further directive or a varied directive.”
Mr Kodua warned that allowing the EC to proceed with a rerun based on its own assessment would set a dangerous precedent.
“It does not lie on the EC to conduct elections and after elections sit in the office and say that for convenience sake… we are going to do a rerun. That will be a bad precedent for this country.”
He concluded by defending the party’s legal challenge and contempt application against the EC, calling it a necessary step to protect democratic accountability.
“There’s a reason why the EC’s work is to conduct elections, but anything that departs from [that]… it is only [a] court of competent jurisdiction that can lead that directive.”
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The pupils in a picture with Vivo energy Ghana staff at the McKingtorch Africa facility
As part of its Green4Clean Schools Renewable Energy Project, Vivo Energy Ghana, the Shell licensee, in partnership with McKingtorch Africa, a social enterprise focused on environment and climate change with unique innovations from plastic waste, and the United Way Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, have facilitated an educational tour for pupils of La Enobal Basic School at the McKingtorch Africa Recycling facility.
The initiative aimed at sparking early interest in environmental sustainability and demonstrating how innovative solutions like plastic waste recycling can create useful products while preserving the environment.
The pupils, accompanied by their teachers and representatives from Vivo Energy Ghana, were taken through a guided tour of the facility to observe how plastic waste is transformed into durable, functional products such as school desks, chairs, clocks, sandals, and other essentials. This hands-on experience deepened their understanding of plastic waste management and the importance of environmental stewardship.
To support the impactful work being done by McKingtorch Africa, Vivo Energy Ghana purchased school desks crafted from recycled plastic waste. These desks will be donated to public schools in underserved communities as part of Vivo Energy Ghana’s broader education and sustainability agenda.
Speaking during the visit, the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, Christian Li, underscored the company’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability and youth empowerment with a vision of becoming Africa’s leading and most respected energy business.
“Our visit to McKingtorch Africa reaffirms our belief that the future of sustainability lies in innovation and education. By exposing these young minds to the power of recycling and clean energy, we are not only empowering the next generation of change-makers but also contributing meaningfully to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 4 – Quality Education and Goal 13 – Climate Action,” he said. “The tour has been insightful, and we need partners like you to help save our planet,” he added.
Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Mckingtorch Africa,Makafui Awuku, expressed his gratitude to the Managing Director and team from Vivo Energy Ghana.
“We are truly grateful to Vivo Energy Ghana for patronising our product and believing in the vision of transforming waste into impact. This partnership not only helps us scale our work but also inspires the next generation to see waste as a resource and innovative tool for change. We are excited about the prospects and look forward to deepening our collaboration to drive greater environmental and social impact across communities,” he said.
Beyond the educational value, the tour also unearthed potential partnership opportunities between Vivo Energy Ghana and McKingtorch Africa to scale up recycling and circular economy initiatives at its Shell service stations and schools within its communities.
Both organisations expressed mutual interest in exploring collaborative projects that will enhance environmental education and promote sustainable infrastructure in basic schools and the community at large.
The tour is part of Vivo Energy Ghana’s Green4Clean Schools Project, which integrates renewable energy education, environmental conservation, and innovation for school children within the company’s operational communities. Through this project, the company continues to promote sustainable practices and equip young people with the knowledge and inspiration needed to build a greener future.
Davido, is trending on social media due to recent dramatic interactions.
He faced backlash for a tweet about “Happy Metal,” which sparked controversy across various platforms.
Unlike previous incidents, Davido chose to respond to the criticism this time.
Afrobeats icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has once again captured attention on social media following a streak of dramatic interactions online.
The unfolding investigation could signal a significant shift in Ghana’s fight against entrenched corruption in the petroleum distribution chain, with legal and political ramifications for both regulators and private sector players.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has opened a wide-ranging investigation into alleged corruption, tax evasion, and smuggling within Ghana’s petroleum sector, following a damning exposé by the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA).
At the heart of the current Ghana squad competing in the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 in Morocco is the understanding that the current generation stands on the shoulders of giants. The notion that there is no future without a past.
The West Africans are one of the most recognizable nations at the helm of African Football. As far back as the 1990s, Ghana was vying for a place on the global stage when FIFA introduced the Women’s World Cup. A generation of strong-willed women across Ghana came together to wear the famous red, yellow and green and start the chronicles of the Black Queens.
Memories from the 90s
This section of history cannot be written without documenting the tale of one of Ghana’s finest footballers to ever wear national colours – Grace Adjoa Bayor. A name that exudes excellence, longevity and overall success in Ghana, Africa and across the world.
“When I was younger, I used to play football with men and then someone saw me and encouraged me to join Ghana Telecom. This was in 1990,” Adjoa reminscences in an exclusive interview with CAFOnline. “At Ghana Telecom, we enjoyed playing small-sided games from around 1pm in the afternoon at the iconic Mamprobi Indafa Park in Mamprobi, Accra.
This was together with some eventual Ghanaian greats in the skin of Genevive Clottey, Lydia Ankrah and Sheilla Okine. “These games helped to improve our skills. This organized football surprised me in a good way and excited me. Honestly, I was happy to be playing football. I was very small, very little. I was around 11 years at the time.”
Bayor’s quick growth ensured that she competed in the inter-regional gala competition whilst featuring for Greater Accra. This was organized by the Ghana Football Federation and it involved teams from across the country like Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, Takoradi to mention but a few. It is from this competition that the first Black Queens side was formed.
Of WAFCON and World Cup feats
Bayor was on the first ever Ghana squad that featured at the first edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in 1998 hosted in Nigeria. “I was born to play football. It is very natural to me. I am honoured to have played on the first ever squad for Ghana at the WAFCON. It still feels special. Unforgettable.”
Ghana opened their WAFCON book with a 4-0 victory over South Africa and went on to reach the final losing to Nigeria 0-2. Bayor remembers coming off the bench to score for the Black Queens at the continental competition that brought together Africa’s top eight teams. The tournament was also a qualifier for the now iconic FIFA Women’s World Cup 1999 in the USA. The Black Queens came up against Australia, China and Sweden in Group D.
“I was happy to be there especially with that group of players. Singing the national anthem at the world stage was fulfilling considering where we come from and how far we had come to get to that level,” she reminscences.
Playing at the World Cup in 1999 opened up opportunities for Bayor and her teammates. She went on to play in North Virginia, Rochester, Germany, China while continuing to shine in national team colours. Her exploits saw her named as the African Player of the Year in 2003 and was in contention for the 2004 and 2006 awards.
At the 2007 World Cup, she captained Ghana and wearing the armband meant everything to her, her family, friends and the entire country. It was a display of confidence in her abilities on and off the pitch. For the young girl who grew up in Accra, it was a wild dream come true.
Fast forward, decades later
Bayor retired from playing the beautiful game in 2011 but has remained at the core of the Black Queens – this time behind the scenes and as an Equipment Manager. Her role entails making sure that the team has everything that they need from an equipment point of view.
“I make sure that everything from official match jerseys, training kits, cones…everything is ready and good to go at training as well as on match day. Planning is very important in this kind of job and there is no room for error whatsoever,” Bayor tells CAFOnline.
On training days, Bayor is seen setting up the necessary equipment onto the field of play exquisitely with grace – like her name. She lets her work speak for itself – a woman of very few words. Those who know her, know that her shy personality transforms into a commitment to deliver whenever she gets the callup to be part of the national team.
She locks in, gets her checklist going and ensures that there is nothing that has been forgotten. In fact, within the Black Queens setup, there are heavy fines for anyone that forgets something or comes late for that matter. “This helps with emphasizing discipline for every team member.”
Black Queens now
For Bayor who has been part of the team fold for decades, donning the national team colours at the ongoing TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 is an absolute honour – yet again even though in a different role.
She reflects on the journey to this tournament and current generation; “We opened the way for them. We crawled so that they can run. They have everything that they need to perform at this level. The WAFCON has grown in leaps and bounds from what it was in 1998 on and off the pitch. It has been incredible to experience the growth.”
“There is a big difference from an organization point of view as well as financially speaking. The prize money is now up to $1m. That is massive from CAF,” Bayor adds with a smile.
Ghana are in Group C with the reigning champions South Africa whom they lost to 0-2 in their opening fixture, Mali who they face in their next fixture – a West African battle on Friday, July 11 and East African outfit Tanzania.
play videoErnest Yaw Kumi, the late Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency
Eugene Opoku-Acheampong, an uncle to the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region, has alleged that his nephew did not die a natural death but rather fell victim to a spiritually orchestrated attack.
According to Eugene, who also serves as the constituency secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Akwatia, Kumi’s death was the result of envy over his parliamentary seat.
Speaking in an interview on Movement TV on July 8, 2025, he alleged that discussions about a by-election to replace Kumi were already ongoing while the MP was still alive.
“We will leave it to God, but one thing I would like to say is that Ernest Yaw Kumi didn’t die a natural death. God didn’t call him; someone is behind his death. I am telling you plainly that he didn’t die a natural death,” he emphasised.
He further claimed that it is an open secret in Akwatia, where almost everyone is aware of talks about the planned by-election to take over the seat. Eugene added that he personally heard the same rumours.
“Let me tell you something: he went through a lot of struggles during his election. And if, after the election, someone tells you that your seat will be taken through a by-election, what is the process of a by-election? Tell me.”
Ernest Yaw Kumi, the NPP MP for Akwatia, passed away on July 7, 2025, after a short illness.
A first-time MP, Kumi had recently been involved in a high-profile legal battle over the legitimacy of his election.
His death came just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned his contempt conviction related to the disputed 2024 parliamentary election results.
As a tribute, the First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, draped Kumi’s seat in red cloth in Parliament.
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John Jinapor is the Minister of Energy and Green Transition
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that oil and gas company ENI will increase its natural gas supply by 30 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), effective Sunday, July 13, 2025.
This development will bring the total natural gas supply to 270 MMscfd and result in the temporary suspension of gas export operations to facilitate the increase.
In a statement issued on July 9, 2025, the Ministry said, “Effective Sunday, July 13, 2025, ENI will increase its natural gas supply by 30 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), thereby elevating the total supply to 270 MMscfd. This strategic upgrade is a key step in bolstering our energy infrastructure and ensuring a reliable energy supply for the nation.”
The statement, signed by the Minister’s spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, Esq., explained that the temporary suspension of gas exports is a necessary step to optimise the supply chain and implement the increase smoothly.
“Consequently, there will be an impact on the availability of gas for power generation during this period. The Ministry, in collaboration with key stakeholders in the power sector, has proactively implemented comprehensive measures to mitigate any potential disruptions.
“These measures include enhanced monitoring of power generation and contingency plans to ensure minimal impact on power supply. We are confident that these proactive steps will effectively manage the transition and maintain a stable power supply for all citizens,” the statement added.
Earlier, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, announced a scheduled nationwide power interruption on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the 161kV Anwomaso-to-Kumasi transmission line on July 8, the energy minister John Jinapor explained that ENI’s planned maintenance activity will require a temporary halt in gas supply, leading to short-term power outages.
“This Sunday, July 13, ENI will turn off their valves temporarily to increase gas production to about 270 MMscf. It means that we are stabilising the energy sector,” he stated.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to ensuring a stable and sustainable energy future for all Ghanaians.
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Heartbreaking news has emerged from Berekuso near Aburi, where the lifeless body of Nana Kofi Amoah, affectionately known as Otumfour Nana, has been discovered under deeply disturbing circumstances.
A staunch Asante Kotoko supporter and a dedicated officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, Amoah was reported missing after he was last seen on Thursday, July 3rd. Days of uncertainty ended in tragedy when his body was found with multiple injuries.
His brother, Akwasi Amoako, confirmed the grim news to MyJoyOnline, revealing that the body bore multiple stab wounds to the chest and neck.
In a further horrifying detail, the body appeared to have been partially burnt, believed to have been wrapped in a woolen carpet in an apparent attempt to conceal or destroy evidence.
The body was discovered near a spot on the Abuom-Abokobi road, adding another layer of shock and sadness to an already devastating situation.
In a significant development, a Kwabenya Circuit Court on Monday, July 8, 2025, remanded into custody a 36-year-old man, identified as a friend of the deceased, in connection with the case. Investigations are ongoing.
Ghanasportspage.com sends our deepest condolences to the family especially the wife and the children. May your soul Rest in Peace!
Gideon Aryeequaye is the Acting Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency
The Creative Arts Agency of Ghana as part of its human resource development project dubbed “Inspire the Creative-in-Me”, in partnership with Cadling Fashion and the Korle Gonno Community Library hosts its maiden edition of a fashion seminar for fashion students in Accra, Ghana.
The seminar called “The Fashion Dialogue Series with Linda Ampah” is designed to connect youth fashion practitioners, students and successful fashion professionals for a dialogue, conversations, workshops, master classes towards accessing good job opportunities and as well, developing the fashion industry in Ghana.
It is one of the numerous initiatives by the agency geared at developing the creative art sector in the country.
As the maiden edition, this particular event (July session) is planned to offer students from vocational schools who are studying fashion an opportunity to interact with Linda Ampah, international Ghanaian fashion designer and other successful fellows of the sector regarding their respective journeys, challenges, successes and most importantly, available opportunities in the space.
It is aimed at providing the students the practical business experience to help them plan their lives after school.
The July edition is scheduled to take place in the Theatre auditorium of the Korle Gonno Community Library on Thursday, 17 July, 2025. It commences at 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
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Justin Frimpong Kodua is the General Secretary of the NPP
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will not be taking part in the rerun of the 2024 parliamentary election in 19 polling stations of the Ablekuma North Constituency.
Speaking at a press briefing at the NPP constituency office in Ablekuma North on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the General Secretary of the party, Justine Frimpong Kodua, said that the party will refrain from the rerun because the records of the election show that their candidate won.
He indicated that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party is convinced that they won the election and therefore there should be no rerun.
“Our engagement with you this morning is very simple, that we have our evidence, undeniable evidence, overwhelming evidence to clearly show that we won the Ablekuma North parliamentary elections.
“And yesterday, when the National Executive Committee met, we said that under no circumstances will we be intimidated. Under no circumstances will we be coerced to go for a rerun. We will not go for any rerun. The New Patriotic Party will not go for any rerun,” he said.
He added, “We have won the elections. We have won the elections. What we are asking the Electoral Commission is to obey the court directive to finish the collation and declare our candidate, Akua Afriyie, as the MP-elect for Ablekuma North.”
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Ato Forson with the newly inaugurated board members of ADB
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has officially inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Directors for the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), underscoring the vital role of agriculture in Ghana’s development agenda.
Speaking during the inaugural ceremony on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Dr Ato Forson emphasised that no country can develop without sustained agricultural advancement.
He called on the newly appointed board members to stay true to ADB’s core mandate of supporting and advancing Ghana’s agricultural sector.
“Earlier, I had the privilege of inaugurating the new Board of Directors for the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). As I emphasised during the ceremony, no country develops without sustained agricultural development. I have therefore tasked the new board to remain focused and guided by their primary mandate, serving Ghana’s agricultural sector,” he stated.
The Minister also assured the board and management of his firm commitment to the bank’s growth, announcing plans to recapitalise ADB in 2026 to strengthen its capacity to deliver on its mandate.
“I want to assure the board and management that I will capitalise ADB next year,” he added.
The new board is expected to lead ADB in fulfilling its vision of becoming the most dependable partner in agribusiness financing across the country.
The newly appointed board of ADB include;
1. Kenneth Kwamina Thompson – Chairperson
2. Edward Ato Sarpong – Managing Director
3. Andrew Dari Chiwitey
4. Siisi Essuman-Ocran
5. Dr. E. Prince Arhin
6. Misbahu Mahama Adams
7. Wing Commander Samuel J.A. Allotey
8. Courage Akanwunge Asabagna
9. Abdul Nasir M. Saani
Earlier, I had the privilege of inaugurating the new Board of Directors for the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB).
As I emphasized during the ceremony, no country develops without sustained agricultural development.
Mohammed Kudus has reached an agreement with Tottenham on a six-year deal
Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Ghanaian attacker Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United on July 9, 2025.
According to The Athletic sports journalist David Ornstein, an amount of £55m was accepted by the London club, which was initially demanding a fee in the region of £85 million earlier.
It was noted that Kudus will travel to Tottenham to undertake his medicals on Thursday, July 10, 2025, to examine his medical condition and finalise the deal.
Ornstein disclosed that the Ghanaian player signed a six-year contract that runs from 2025 to 2031.
“Tottenham Hotspur reach total agreement with West Ham United to sign Mohammed Kudus. Deal for 24-year-old #WHUFC forward worth in the region of £55m. Medical scheduled on Thursday ahead of Ghana international joining #THFC on a 6-year contract,” he wrote on his X page.
This brings an end to transfer speculation concerning his future, as clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and others were chasing his signature.
Read the tweet below:
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur reach total agreement with West Ham United to sign Mohammed Kudus. Deal for 24yo #WHUFC forward worth in region of £55m. Medical scheduled on Thursday ahead of Ghana international joining #THFC on 6yr contract @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/eioDT7TZfX
Di changes wey di United States make to dia reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy dey expected to affect Nigerian tourists, students and business travellers wey dey enta America di most.
On Tuesday, 8 July di United States Mission for Nigeria for statement bin announce sweeping changes to dia non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria, wey reduce di duration and conditions under which most Nigerian travellers go fit enta America.
Dem announce say, “Effective immediately most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria go be single-entry visas wit a three-month validity period.
Dis move na part of one global reciprocity rearrangement, wey be sharp departure from previous visa terms, wey bin often allow for multiple entries ova two years or more.
For years, di US don issue Nigerians 5-year visitor visas and 2-year student visas, even though Nigeria dey only offer single-entry visas valid for three months only for those wey dey plan to visit di kontri from US.
“We wish to note say, as e be standard globally, visa reciprocity na continuous process and e dey subject to review and change at any time, such as increasing or decreasing permitted entries and duration of validity,” di statement read.
“Di US non-immigrant visas issued prior to July 8, 2025, go retain dia status and validity,” di statement add.
Dis reciprocity no apply to pipo wey get immigrant visa, na only for non-immigrant and nondiplomatic visa.
Di Nigerian govment neva respond to dis development yet.
Wetin be US non-immigrant visa and who fall under dis category
Di US govment dey issue non-immigrant visas to foreign national wey wan enta di kontri on temporary basis – for tourism, business, medical treatment, business, temporary work, study, or oda similar reasons.
Di most common types of US temporary visas include di following:
.B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa: Dis na type of visitor visa wey di US goment dey give pipo wey wan travel go di kontri for business or pleasure. Dem bin dey allow individuals to stay for di kontri for up to six months at a time.
.F Student Visa: Dis type of visa na for pipo wey wan study for America. E dey allow students to attend school full-time and stay for di kontri for up to two years, option bin dey to extend am.
.H Temporary Work Visas: Dis visas like di H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B visas, dey allow pipo work for di US for a limited period of time.
.J Exchange Visitor Visa: Dis type of visa na for those wey dey travel go di United States as part of exchange program wey school or organization dey sponsor. E bin dey allow individuals to stay for di kontri for up to 1 year and dem also fit extend am.
Wbetin Reciprocity mean?
Reciprocity simply mean treating citizens of kontris equally under di law.
Non-immigrant visa applicants from certain kontris like Nigeria or areas of authority fit need to pay visa issuance fee afta dem approve dia application. Dis fees na based on di principle of reciprocity: Wen one foreign govment impose fees on US citizens for certain type of visas, US go impose similar fee on citizens of dat kontri or area of authority for similar types of visas.
Wetin Nigeria law tok about other citizens getting visa to visit
Nigeria goment dey issue different visas to pipo wey wan enta di kontri depending on di purpose of di visit.
Short Visit Visas dey allow travellers visit Nigeria for a period not exceeding three months (90 days) for di purpose of visit, tourism, business meeting, conference, seminar, contract negotiation, marketing, sales, purchase, distribution of Nigerian goods, Trade Fairs, job interview, sports, entertainment, study tour, academic exchange programme, humanitarian services, relief/emergency works, and temporary work permits.
Tourism Visa: Nigeria immigration dey give single-entry, 30-day visa for tourism and sightseeing for Nigeria. Applicants must get valid passport, return ticket, evidence of accommodation and bank statement to show sufficient funds. Dem restrict am strictly for leisure and no allow work or extensions. Minors also need parental consent documents.
Student Visa: Dem dey issue student visa to individuals wey wan pursue full-time studies at approved Nigerian educational institutions. Di visa dey valid for di duration of di academic program, and applicant fit renew am one year at a time.
Meanwhile, for dia statement, di U.S. govment say dem dey work closely wit Nigerian authorities to ensure say di kontri meet key international standards, wey include:
.issuing secure travel documents,
.managing visa overstays, and
.
.sharing security or criminal data for public safety purposes
“Di United States value dia longstanding relationship wit Nigeria and remain committed to expanding our partnership based on mutual respect, shared security priorities, and economic opportunity, keeping both our kontris safer and stronger,” di statement add.
Dem encourage Nigerian travellers to respect and stick to di terms of dia visas, and ensure travel documents dey authentic, accurate, and up to date.
Ghanaian singer Amaarae has shared her hygiene standards and why she chooses not to eat at other people’s homes.
In an interview with British-Nigerian media personality Madame Joyce, the S.M.O singer shared that certain behaviours around cleanliness put her off.
Amaarae explained that she is uncomfortable with people who mix what she calls “bedroom stuff” with “bathroom stuff.”
She added that she dislikes it when people brush their teeth and walk around the house or dispose of things like toothpicks in the wrong place. According to her, these are signs of poor hygiene that make her uneasy.
Amaarae went on to say that she likes her home kept a certain way, and expects guests to respect her rules when they visit.
“I don’t like mixing bedroom and bathroom things. Like if you are brushing your teeth, stay in the bathroom, don’t come into the bedroom, I think that’s disgusting. Sometimes you know people walk around while they’re like brushing their teeth and stuff like that. If you eat right, throw the toothpick in the kitchen thrash, don’t bring it upstairs to the bedroom thrash. I find that disgusting.
“I like my home taken care of in a certain way so you can’t come in my home and you don’t abide by my rules. If you wash your plate, don’t use the same sponge for plate and glass. Because if you don’t do that, your glasses are gonna smell like food. When I go to other people’s homes, I don’t eat,” Amaarae stated.
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The Accra High Court has dismissed an injunction application filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, seeking to stop the Electoral Commission (EC) from conducting a rerun of elections in 19 polling stations.
In an application for judicial review, the former MP contended that the EC’s decision contradicts a High Court order issued on January 4, 2025.
That ruling directed the Commission to collate and declare results from all 281 polling stations in the constituency, not to hold fresh elections.
Nana Akua’s lawyer, Gary Nimako, argued that the EC’s Deputy Chairperson, Bossman Asare, under oath, stated there were only three outstanding polling stations to be collated and had requested police security for the process.
They therefore cannot fathom why the EC now intends to disobey the court order and rerun elections in 19 polling stations on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Adom News’ Prince Owusu Asiedu, who was in court, reported that Mr. Nimako described the EC’s move as contempt of court.
He pleaded with the judge, Justice Alibaba Abature, to direct the EC to appear before the court within 10 days to explain its decision to defy the earlier judgment.
Despite these arguments, Justice Abature ruled that the ex-parte application was “unmeritorious.”
Gospel musician, Mabel Okyere, has affirmed that legendary highlife musician Abrantie Amakye Dede’s song, ‘Sufre Wo Nyame’, is indeed a gospel song.
According to her, the lyrics convey part of God’s message to believers and those who follow the teachings of the Bible.
“If you listen to the words in the song, you will know that it’s gospel. It’s not just a song — it contains the word of God,” she told Joy Prime’s Roselyn Felli on the Changes show.
She disclosed that, the fact that an artiste performs highlife music does not make the person ungodly. She explained that ‘Sufre Wo Nyame’ is an inspiration to the youth, especially at a time when many young people are in a hurry to succeed, forgetting that success is a process and everyone’s journey is different.
According to Ms. Okyere, when she first heard the song, she felt it carried a divine message that deserved to be sung in church. This inspired her to record a worship remix of the song for gospel music lovers.
“I said that the words in the song need to enter the house of God because they are from God. So why can’t I do a worship version so it can be sung in church? That’s how I got into the studio to record it, and after I did, I’ve been able to sing it in any church auditorium without being criticised. So, it’s not a worldly song,” she insisted.
When asked if she sought Amakye Dede’s approval before releasing her version of the song, she said “Yes,” but admitted that she did so after the release.
“After I told him about it, he said he had already heard and didn’t have any issue with it. But he added that if I hadn’t called to tell him, he would have been disappointed in me.”
The song, ‘Sufre Wo Nyame’, which translates as ‘Cry and Call on Your God’, highlights the stages people go through on their journey to success. It encourages those who feel like giving up — especially when they see their peers advancing — to keep striving and praying to God, trusting that things will eventually work out for their good.
NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, says the Electoral Commission (EC)’s decision to rerun the Ablekuma North parliamentary election is illegal.
He insists that the court’s order was strictly for collation, not a fresh vote.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, July 8, Kodua maintained that the party would not participate in the EC’s “unlawful” rerun scheduled for July 11, 2025.
“The Court made an explicit pronouncement that EC, we are giving you an order of mandamus – go and collate the outstanding polling stations and declare the results. The court never said, go and do a rerun,” he said.
Mr Kodua explained that the NPP had already scanned all 281 pink sheets from polling stations and independently collated results showing their candidate leading with 34,613 votes against the NDC candidate’s 34,199 – a margin of 414 votes.
“We were very sure,” he said until the chaos that erupted at the coalition centre disrupted the process.
The NPP says that chaos led to ballot papers being burnt, pink sheets torn, and Electoral Commission officers being attacked and dragged away from the collation centre.
At that moment, according to Mr Kodua, “the Electoral Commission didn’t even have some of their pink sheets because they were destroyed.”
He revealed that the EC eventually relied on scanned copies of the NPP’s pink sheets to attempt collation for some polling stations.
“Some of our pink sheets are with the Electoral Commission because they relied on it, and they wanted to keep it for the record,” he said.
Evans Mensah, host of PM Express, questioned whether the NPP, being in power then, should not take responsibility for the failure to secure the collation process.
Mr Kodua deflected: “That is why it’s important that our institutions are supposed to be impartial. That’s why it’s important our institutions are supposed to be professional.”
He questioned whether the police’s failure to provide security was a deliberate act by the current government.
“So are you trying to tell me that the reason why the police failed to provide security… was because they were working under the behest of this government? Is it deliberate?”
Mr Kodua then returned to the legal basis for the party’s stance. “We are in court, and the EC has been cited for contempt,” he said.
“The directive from the court was explicit… You cannot vary the order of the court.” He added that if the EC had any concerns with enforcing the court’s directive, it should have returned to the court for clarification or a variation – not unilaterally decide to conduct a rerun.
He described the EC’s current path as “a bad precedent for this country” and reiterated that any move toward a rerun after an election must come from a court of competent jurisdiction, not from the Electoral Commission itself.
As tensions rise ahead of the July 11 date, the NPP’s position is clear: this is not a rerun, it’s a matter of collation, and anything else is contempt of court.
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The Bawumia for NPP 2028 flagbearer campaign, has appointed the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Tarkwa-Nsuaem, George Mireku Duker as the Western Regional Campaign Coordinator.
Chris Larbi, a member of the Regional Communication team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), disclosed this on the Takoradi-based Western Diamond TV yesterday.
He attributed the appointment of the former Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources to his extensive experience and commitment to ensuring that Dr. Bawumia becomes the next president of Ghana.
He indicated that Mr. Duker will among other things oversee the coordination of campaign activities in the region.
Mr. Larbi called on the party’s activists in the region to support Mr. Duker to ensure the success of the campaign and to make Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia the 2028 NPP flagbearer as well as the country’s next president.
Mr. Duker became a Special Aide at the Ministry of Local Government in 2007 before being appointed as Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tarkwa-Nsuaem by the then President, John Agyekum Kufuor in 2008.
He was the former Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem between 2017 and 2025.
During the 2024 electioneering campaign, the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Bawumia, appointed Mireku Duker as the Campaign Coordinator for mining communities.
Late MP for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi and Effia MP, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko
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