This Saturday’s edition of UTV’s United Showbiz programme is live with Empress Gifty discharging her duties as sit-in host.
This June 28, 2025, edition of the entertainment show has panelists discussing the major entertainment issues of the week.
MC Yaa Yeboah, Kwaku Manu, Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng, and Salma Munin are billed as pundits for the show.
A Plus and Ola Michael are also braced up to bring some nuance to the conversations about the respective issues.
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MDF administrator Dr Hanna Bisiw-Kotei during the anti-galamsey operation in Atatam
The Administrator of the Mineral Development Fund (MDF), Dr Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, upon intelligence, led a team of security officials in an anti-illegal mining (anti-galamsey) operation in Atatam in the Ashanti Region.
The operation led to the arrest of five suspects, including four Chinese nationals, and the seizure of galamsey equipment, including nine excavators and other pumping machines.
The illegal miners were arrested near the site, close to the Atatam D/A Basic School, which the miners had reportedly threatened to destroy.
Speaking to the media after the operation, Dr Hana Bisiw, as she is widely known, indicated that the purpose of the operation was to confiscate the equipment being used by the miners.
She said that the security team had identified the individual who rented out the equipment to the galamseyers, who is going to be dealt with.
“Today, we came specifically for the machines. Today’s operation is for the machines because we know those who rented the machines out to these operators,” she said.
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“Today we came specifically for the machines, today’s operation is for the machines because we know those who rented the machines out to these operators”
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A senior communications member of Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has publicly questioned the integrity of ongoing impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Kwasi Kwareteng, speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum on June 28, 2025, alleged the process appears politically motivated and lacks transparency.
Kwareteng condemned criticisms directed at the Chief Justice for requesting fairness and openness in the removal process initiated under Article 146 of Ghana’s Constitution. He characterized the inquiry’s tone and the absence of clear procedural frameworks as fostering perceptions of political interference. “One can at least sense, if not smell, that the proceedings… smack of some form of diabolism and political machinations,” Kwareteng stated.
While acknowledging the constitutional basis for impeachment, the NPP communicator dismissed the underlying petitions as “frivolous” and lacking merit. He warned against “greater tyranny than hiding behind the umbrella of the law” where proceedings fail to deliver substantive justice. Kwareteng specifically implicated the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President John Mahama, asserting: “It is clear that the NDC and John Mahama are bent on dismissing the Chief Justice.”
The remarks intensify the political dimension surrounding the impeachment process against Ghana’s top judge. Kwareteng urged citizens to scrutinize whether the judicial mechanism is being utilized for genuine accountability or political objectives. The Chief Justice has not publicly commented on these specific allegations.
In a dazzling collision of sound, style, and swagger, Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall sensation Stonebwoy has taken the City of Lights by storm, stealing the spotlight at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week 2025. Amid haute couture and global celebrity glitz, it was the dancehall giant from Ashaiman who turned heads not on the runway, but right on the streets of Paris.
Clad in a bold fusion of African-inspired textures, high-end streetwear, and his signature dreadlocked presence, Stonebwoy arrived not just as a spectator but as a cultural statement. Cameras flashed, fans swarmed, and fashion insiders whispered in admiration as he effortlessly blended the raw authenticity of Afro-diasporic pride with the refined aesthetics of global fashion.
While major designers unveiled their Spring/Summer collections in posh venues, Stonebwoy’s spontaneous street-style appearances from Champs-Élysées strolls to fashion-house pop-ups drew as much attention as the catwalks. Whether posing beside models, exchanging words with top designers, or casually vibing with fans, he exuded a magnetic presence that reminded the fashion world that culture is no longer confined to labels it walks, talks, and sings in every language.
His presence wasn’t without purpose. As part of a broader creative diplomacy push, Stonebwoy’s visit bridges the worlds of music and fashion, showcasing Ghanaian artistry on a global stage. With Afrobeat, Highlife, and Dancehall continuing to influence global trends, his role as a style icon feels both earned and evolutionary.
Fashion commentators lauded his fearlessness, calling his appearance “a moment where rhythm met runway.” From kente-draped jackets to oversized Parisian silhouettes accessorized with Ghanaian beads, Stonebwoy’s wardrobe choices told a story one of origin, innovation, and unapologetic pride.
As Paris Fashion Week rolls on, many are still talking less about what came down the runway, and more about who lit up the pavement. For Stonebwoy, this wasn’t just a cameo it was a conquest. Ashaiman’s finest didn’t just show up in Paris. He showed out.
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, a prominent fashion designer and influential figure, was seen in a picture with Nigerian recording artiste, Asake.
Since the photo emerged on social media, various netizens and social media commentators have been talking about the intimidating-looking woman in the photograph. Some social media analysts claim that she is in charge of multiple aspects in the entertainment industry and can significantly impact the quality of one’s music career and influence within a short period.
In an interview on June 27, Cudjoe applauded the current BoG leadership for showing what he called “sensible” judgment following public backlash and parliamentary pushback.
The affected employees, largely recruited in December 2024, were terminated on June 19, 2025, reportedly due to performance-related issues.
The dismissals sparked controversy, with the Minority in Parliament condemning the move as unconstitutional and demanding immediate reinstatement.
The BoG, however, insisted the terminations were standard post-probation reviews.
Cudjoe argued that the reversal marked a break from past practices, suggesting that such responsiveness would not have occurred under Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership.
“Under Nana Addo, he will never do it,” he remarked, indirectly crediting the BoG Governor for his flexibility.
While welcoming the recall, Cudjoe emphasized the need for transparency in public sector hiring processes.
He questioned the lack of clarity surrounding both the initial dismissals and the reversal, urging authorities to offer clearer explanations. “Public sector work should not be shrouded in secrecy because we pay the government,” he said.
He further stressed the importance of knowing how public servants are selected and what their roles are in enhancing productivity.
“We need to know what schedule they are on… otherwise, we are not going anywhere,” he added.
The reinstated workers have now been placed on extended probation, with performance expected to remain under review.
By Eric Appah Marfo
Accra, June 28, GNA – The Government has introduced a comprehensive insurance package for personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) as part of efforts to enhance the welfare, safety, and morale of frontline emergency responders.
Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Minister for the Interior, announced this at the graduation parade of Cadet Course 24 at the Fire Academy and Training School in Accra on Friday.
The commissioning ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive Officer Cadet Training Programme for 578 graduates, made up of 356 males and 222 females, including 444 direct entrants and 134 serving officers due for promotion.
The 24-week course at the Ghana National Fire Service College in Kyebi-Akwadum covered a wide range of modules, including chemistry of combustion, hazardous materials, fire safety, building construction, road traffic collision extrication, breathing apparatus, public finance, work ethics, and leadership training.
Cadets also undertook physical training and foot drills to build stamina, teamwork, and discipline.
The Minister explained that the new insurance policy covered officers who sustained injuries, suffered permanent disabilities, or lost their lives in the line of duty.
“I know, as a start, it may not be much, because for injury on the course of duty is GH¢50,000, permanent injury is GH¢100,000 and death on the course of duty is GH¢100,000,” he said.
Alhaji Muntaka said the initiative would end the era when fire officers had to bear the financial burden of treatment after sustaining injuries in the line of duty.
“We have taken steps to ensure that the time when a fire officer will go and risk his or her life, get injured, and told ‘go treat yourself, and bring us the bill is over,” he said.
The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing reforms to modernise the GNFS and improve service conditions for its personnel.
The Minister reaffirmed government’s continued investment in equipment and infrastructure to support the Service’s transformation into a modern, multi-hazard emergency response agency.
Key logistics being rolled out include fire tenders, fire-fighting drones, breathing apparatus, extrication tools, rapid intervention vehicles, protective gear, and upgraded communication systems.
The Minister praised the GNFS for helping to save over GH¢150 million worth of property in the first quarter of 2025, compared to GH¢45 million in the same period last year.
He attributed this to improved training, rapid response, and intensified public education.
As part of the ceremony, four cadet officers received recognition for their outstanding performance during the Course.
Officer Cadet (OC) Priscilla Abena Dede Odoi was adjudged the Overall Best Officer Cadet; OC Ignatius Kissi Amponsah emerged Best in Academics; OC Michael Kwabena Gbeve received recognition for being the Best in Foot Drill and OC Richard Kagna Koffi was given the Commandant’s Award.
Addressing the award winners, Alhaji Muntaka urged them to let the values they demonstrated during training guide their careers.
Alhaji Muntaka encouraged the newly commissioned officers to wear their uniforms with pride, uphold the public trust, and serve with honour, courage, and integrity.
“Let me at this juncture also congratulate individuals for this achievement. I urge you and your colleagues not to rest on your oars, but to uphold professionalism and integrity in every duty you undertake,” he advised.
The colourful ceremony was attended by King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, delegate from the Okyeman Traditional Council, and former leadership of the GNFS.
Also in attendance were heads of sister security agencies including the Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Armed Forces.
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Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong
A GNA feature by Issah Mohammed
Accra, June 28, GNA – Behind the narrative of a largely informal economy that contributes to 80 per cent of Ghana’s workforce are realities of self-motivated, industrious Ghanaians who brave the odds to keep body and soul together.
The concept of Ghanaians creating their own jobs through entrepreneurship has been well marketed and embraced over the last decade by many, including young graduates and vocational trainees who have set out to beat an economic path for themselves, numbing the desire to work for others.
A surge in entrepreneurial activities is well captured in the data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), which indicates that the number of business establishments in the country has tripled over the last decade, from approximately 0.6 million in 2014 to 1.9 million in 2024.
According to the Business Establishment Report of the 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES), 96.4 per cent of business establishments in the country are privately owned, and 90 per cent are micro-sized, with 92.3 per cent operating informally.
This composition highlights challenges of typical developing economies and suggests a dynamic but fragile business environment, where many establishments are faced with challenges relating to sustainability, access to capital, and formalisation.
Sustainability and access to capital have been a challenge for many Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), which are stifled despite the perceived opportunities to grow and create more job opportunities.
Madam Rashida Murtala is the founder of Rash Africa Wear, a registered African wear retail outlet that has been operating at the Accra Arts Centre for almost a decade.
She tells the Ghana News Agency that after years of marketing across the continent through exhibitions, building clientele and having a large group of suppliers, she has outgrown her current space, hence the decision to establish another outlet.
Months after finding a suitable location at Madina, a suburb of Accra, she said access to additional funds to top up to enable her to secure at least one year’s rent advance at a rate of GH₵3,000 per month for the shop space has been elusive.
“I was saving at this bank as a business account holder, and they were telling me that before they will give me a loan, I must put money in there every day. What is that? If I don’t have the money, how can I be putting it in (bank account) and be taking it every day?” She queried.
“I used to travel to some of the African countries for exhibitions, and when I came, maybe I had GH₵50,000, and I would go and put it there. They don’t tell me I have deposited huge money there, but when I come for a loan, you tell me I am not a regular there.”
Prevailing data suggest that lending institutions, both banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions, are more comfortable lending to large enterprises and individuals than MSMEs.
This was highlighted in the 2024 fourth quarter collateral registry brief issued by the Bank of Ghana, which showed that SMEs only had 18.5 per cent of the total share of secured loans (GH₵ 8.2 billion) within the period under review.
Large enterprises, meanwhile, constituted the largest recipient of secured loans, with a share of 48.5 per cent, followed by individual borrowers with a share of 28.0 per cent.
The share of loans secured by micro businesses decreased to 1.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 3.3 per cent recorded in the same period of 2023.
Madam Murtala observed that aside from the cumbersome conditions set out for businesses to meet, a major deterrent in accessing finance from lending institutions is the high interest rate and hidden charges, which, in most cases, lack transparency and are very complex to compute.
“The interest on it alone does not encourage us to go for a loan. We are afraid,” she added.
The Annualised Percentage Rate (APR) for March 2025 indicated that it was likely to cost SMEs about 20.13 per cent to 46.94 per cent to assess a one-year loan facility, which experts describe as very high.
The APR is a Bank of Ghana monthly report which reflects the true cost of a loan that economic agents are confronted with when they go through an approval process to secure a loan facility.
A trend analysis of APR over the years also showed that banks are less likely to offer long-term loan facilities to SMEs as compared to households and corporate entities, an indication of the lack of interest of banks in the long-term growth of the sector.
For instance, in the APR for March 2025, it showed that out of the 23 banks, 48 per cent offered loan facilities with 5-year tenors to SMEs, 86 per cent of banks offered loan facilities with 5-year tenors to households, and 60 per cent offered loan facilities with 5-year tenors to corporate entities.
The shortfall in meeting the demands of MSMEs comes at a time when several banks have curated banking products for SMEs with designated desks to handle the requests and demands of SMEs.
To bridge the financing gap, the government, through its agencies such as the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the GHExim Bank, has over some time collaborated with partners such as the Mastercard Foundation and the World Bank to provide grants and credit facilities to MSMEs.
These interventions were executed through programmes such as the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme Business Support Scheme (CAPBuSS), the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project and the SME Growth and Opportunity programme.
Madam Murtala, a beneficiary of the CAPBuss, observes that the support usually does not meet the demand of MSMEs. “You are giving me GH₵4,000 and GH₵5,000. What am I going to use it for? You make a budget of GH₵10,000 or GH₵20,000, and they say they will give you GH₵5,000. Meanwhile, you are to pay interest on it too,” she said.
Mrs Knaa De-Graft, a long-time caterer who also ventured into fashion barely a year ago, says though she has a desire to expand her business, she is not ready for the stringent requirements associated with securing loans and paying interest.
Rather, she relied on personal financing and a rotational saving scheme popularly known as Susu to recapitalise her business. “I don’t like that kind of loan stuff. That is just how we were raised.”
Mrs De-Graft, who was hoping for feedback after a year of applying for a government grant with the GEA, observed that the requirements for accessing government interventions lacked transparency and appeared to be based on personal or family connections know locally as “who you know”.
“The requirements for the grant are too much. Bring this, bring that, and if you don’t have it, that means you don’t qualify. From my experience, it is basically who you know. If an insider gives you the hint, they will help you facilitate it,” she said.
Mr Frederick Abdul Aziz Sogbe, founder of Zayn Organic Cosmetics Industry, an agribusiness that produces organic skin care products from tomatoes, was fortunate to secure a credit facility from the bank for his business, the only support in four years of operation.
He was a beneficiary of the Netherlands-funded Orange Corners programme, under which the Fidelity Bank provided a 30 per cent grant and a 70 per cent credit facility at a 5 per cent interest rate after a 6-month acceleration training programme.
He said the intervention has helped him scale up his business operations.
With regards to other supports for SMEs from banks, he said, “A few have approached me, but the rate they are offering as a young business is not sustainable. We look at a funding that will not strain us because we are in the manufacturing business,” he said.
Sharing his experience on government-backed funding interventions, he noted, “I have applied for a lot of GEA funding programmes; we go for training, and we never see the funds. The same documents I applied for the orange programme with were the same I used for GEA.”
He observed that the high interest rate on a credit facility tends to affect the pricing of finished goods and services, which inadvertently contributes to inflation.
Ironically, an increase in interest rates through the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) has been one of the tools the central bank uses to control inflation.
Mr Sogbe suggests that beyond collecting interest on credit facilities, lending institutions, especially banks, should be seen to take more interest in the management of businesses as partners due to the heterogeneous needs of businesses.
In an interview, John Gatsi, a professor of finance and dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, says lending institutions considered MSMEs as high-risk ventures, hence the high interest rate to cushion their risks.
He highlighted the need for non-interest banking and finance as an alternative for the conventional banking system, adding that, “Under non-interest banking, non-performing loans don’t come into this equation. What comes into this equation is a loss.”
Prof. Gatsi, recently appointed as an advisor on non-interest banking and finance at the central bank, noted that while section 18(r) of Act 930, the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act of 2016, permits banks to offer non-interest banking services, there is currently no legislation governing the licensing process or governance structure for non-interest banks.
“The law is as if it allows Islamic banking, but the governance structures are not put in place, and the regulations are not put in place; therefore, it becomes very difficult for anybody to apply for Islamic banking licences,” he said.
An organisation that has led the advocacy for non-interest banking and finance in the country over the years has been the Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana (IFRIG).
It has organised many stakeholders’ engagements, seminars, workshops and conferences to educate stakeholder groups such as religious bodies, regulators and financial institutions on the benefits of non-interest banking and finance.
In an interview, Dr Shuaib Ali, Director General of IFRIG, explained that non-interest banking is hinged on risk sharing and building partnerships between lenders and MSMEs where profit and losses are shared based on agreed terms.
He said modules such as Musharakah – a joint venture partnership between an entrepreneur and a financier, thus the bank – and Mudarabah, also known as a trust-based partnership, are ideal for MSMEs in the country.
“In this structure, the non-interest banks share the risk and reward with the business. Entrepreneurs are not burdened with fixed interest payments.
“Islamic banks deal with the real economy, so they don’t invest in speculative activity,” he added.
There have been suggestions that the government should require lending institutions to designate a percentage of the loans they give out to MSMEs.
Until that happens, the fulfilment of a manifesto promise of introducing an interest-free banking system in Ghana remains crucial for MSMEs like Rash Africa Wear and Zayn Organic Cosmetics, who operate in a largely informal ecosystem that contributes to less than 30 per cent of economic output, as highlighted by the GSS.
GNA
27 June 2025
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong
The Member of Parliament for Garu, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has cautioned the public and political commentators against drawing hasty conclusions regarding the possible removal of Chief Justice(CJ) Gertrude Torkornoo.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Saturday, June 28, Dr. Anaba clarified that the ongoing inquiry into the Chief Justice is still in its fact-finding phase and that no final decision—whether exoneration or removal—has been made.
“No one knows whether she will be removed or not for now. We only know there is a probe going on. Whether she will be exonerated or she will be finally removed, as at now no one knows,” he said.
He criticised narratives suggesting that the government is engineering the Chief Justice’s removal, describing such claims as premature and misleading.
Dr. Anaba stressed that President Mahama’s involvement in the process was strictly constitutional and procedural.
“Anybody who has already put the cart before the horse, that they are working to remove her, is committing an error. Because one, it is not the government who initiated the process.
“The government or the president only acted following the rules or laws of the country,” he stated.
His remarks come amid ongoing public debate surrounding the petition and legal proceedings against the Chief Justice, with some raising concerns about potential political interference.
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Alexander Kojo Abban, lawyer and former NPP MP for Gomoa West, has publicly supported suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s decision to address concerns about her removal process, asserting her fundamental rights transcend strict in-camera protocols.
Speaking on Asaase Radio’s The Forum, Abban countered critics who deemed her statements unconstitutional, drawing a critical legal distinction:
“The in-camera requirement applies strictly to evidence elucidation—not broader human rights concerns. She didn’t present evidence publicly; she highlighted violations of her dignity and due process,” Abban argued. “If she suffers rights infringements beyond the committee’s walls, must she remain silent? Who else would voice these issues?”
Abban further scrutinized the inquiry’s foundation, questioning whether prima facie cases were legitimately established across all 15 allegations within the five petitions. “This isn’t about evading procedure—it’s demanding fair treatment any citizen deserves,” he stated, contrasting sharply with NDC lawyer Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo’s position that any public commentary breaches constitutional boundaries.
The former MP framed Torkornoo’s actions as essential to democratic accountability: “She asks only what her humanity entitles her to in a democracy.” His defense amplifies the tension between procedural confidentiality and individual rights in Ghana’s most consequential judicial proceeding under President Mahama’s administration.
It was a thing of joy for gospel musician, Rev Denzel Prempeh and a number of his colleague musicians as well patrons who gathered at the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry(CEM), North Legon, in Accra for the official launching of the 15th edition of his annual Touching God’s Heart Worship on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
The press launch, which had in attendance the likes of Pastor Isaiah Ofosu Kwakye and Nii Okai saw the audience being taken through the 14 years journey of Touching God’s Heart and it being a fruitful platform for gospel music enthusiasts and Christ-like believers to worship.
And this year’s 15th edition has been scheduled for Sunday, August 10 at the UPSA, Auditorium, in Accra on Sunday, August 10. It is themed, “Shekinah Glory”.
The free admission event which is expected to start at 4:00pm features a lineup of worthy vessels to lead patrons through uplifting sessions of soul stirring worship.
The publicised musicians who will be supporting headline artiste, Denzel Prempeh are Joe Mettle, MOG Music, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Oncemoresix from South Africa and Nigeria’s Tomi Favoured.
Rev Denzel explained that the selection of musicians for the event was deliberate and guided by his commitment to the act of worship.
Despite the popularity of foreign artistes at similar events, he chose to feature artistes who share similar principles and values, prioritising authenticity and alignment with the event’s purpose over mainstream appeal.
“Worship is not about popularity, but about authenticity and alignment with a higher purpose. I choose to feature artistes who share my commitment to this principle, ensuring the integrity and spiritual significance of the occasion are maintained,” he said.
Rev. Denzel Prempeh, a progeny of the late Danny Nettey and has grown to become a respected worship leader. He is the Team Lead of HeartbeatMusic Worldwide (HBM).
Beyond a night of worship, Rev. Denzel will also be unveiling two significant ministry initiatives which includes; a new worship album scheduled for release later this year and a renewed campaign to support children and families affected by cerebral palsy, through the Heartbeat Foundation, which he founded in 2010.
In 2017, Touching God’s Heart (TGH), received recognition as the Best Event Management System by the Shine Awards, reflecting its impact in over decade.
The old student of Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon is credited with songs such as “Sweet Holy Spirit”, “Obiaa Enihor feat. KODA”, “Meni Obiaa (I Have No One” and “Ayeyi (Praise).”
The 19-year-old winger has flourished tremendously since joining the French side from ABM Football Academy in 2024.
Osman has earned rave reviews for his remarkable performances – leading to the decision to promote him into the senior team.
In an interview with Accra-based Mothers FM, the youngster disclosed that he has been engaged by the management of Valenciennes concerning his future ahead of the next campaign.
“My club directors have already discussed with me because they’ve been doing that in Europe before the season ends. We’ve met twice or three times together with the coach. They will show you the plans they have for you for the upcoming season and I have to start in the first team as well and now I’m part of their favourite. I am in the first team currently and I will soon return for the preseason,” he said.
A promotion to the Ligue 2 in the 205/26 campaign will mark another success story from Osman, with the young forward set to continue his rise in French football.
Ghanaian winger, Ben Osman has declared his readiness to play for Valenciennes first team in the French Ligue 2 next season.
The 19-year-old winger has flourished tremendously since joining the French side from ABM Football Academy in 2024.
Osman has earned rave reviews for his remarkable performances – leading to the decision to promote him into the senior team.
In an interview with Accra-based Mothers FM, the youngster disclosed that he has been engaged by the management of Valenciennes concerning his future ahead of the next campaign.
“My club directors have already discussed with me because they’ve been doing that in Europe before the season ends. We’ve met twice or three times together with the coach. They will show you the plans they have for you for the upcoming season and I have to start in the first team as well and now I’m part of their favourite. I am in the first team currently and I will soon return for the preseason,” he said.
A promotion to the Ligue 2 in the 205/26 campaign will mark another success story from Osman, with the young forward set to continue his rise in French football.
Bryan Acheampong is the Member of Parliament for Abetifi
A leading member of the Dr Bryan Acheampong for President 2028 campaign, Dr Razak Kojo Opoku, has pushed back against what he describes as “desperate attempts” by some New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to associate Dr Bryan Acheampong with a decade-old ‘propaganda piece’ originally published by the late Alhaji Bature’s Al-Hajj newspaper.
The controversial story, dated Friday, January 31, 2014, and later published on GhanaWeb, has resurfaced on social media in recent days.
According to Dr Opoku, the article authored by a known National Democratic Congress-aligned outlet has no relevance to current political discourse and is being circulated by what he called “saboteurs of peace and unity” within the NPP.
“Let it be known,” Dr Opoku stated, “that Bryan Acheampong has NEVER commented on Ken Agyapong’s utterances following the 2024 general election.
So how does a propaganda piece from 2014 suddenly gain relevance in 2025, 11 years later?”
Alhaji Bature, the late founder of Al-Hajj, was a prominent figure within the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) before his passing.
Dr Opoku questioned the motives behind reviving content from a partisan source and attempting to weaponise it within internal NPP politics.
He cautioned party members against allowing misinformation to derail the unity and forward momentum of the party as it prepares for the 2028 elections.
The Bryan Acheampong campaign, which has been gaining traction among key grassroots figures within the NPP, has in recent weeks come under scrutiny from both within and outside the party.
Dr Opoku insists that the focus must remain on integrity, facts, and the future, not recycled misinformation.
“This kind of distraction does nothing but weaken our collective resolve. Let’s build our campaign on vision, not vendettas,” he concluded.
Kwasi Kwarteng, a legal practitioner and prominent member of the NPP National Communications Team, has been appointed as the official spokesperson for Hon. Kennedy Agyapong’s bid to become the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer.
Kwarteng brings a diverse and impressive background to the campaign, combining expertise in governance, legal affairs, public policy, and strategic communication.
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By Iddi Yire
Accra, June 28, GNA – Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on Friday engaged female Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Presidency.
The Office of the Vice President in a statement said the Delegation visited to offer their support and well wishes, and to express their appreciation for the renewed atmosphere of inclusive and purposeful governance, which they described as motivating and encouraging.
It said the MPs reaffirmed their solidarity and emphasized the importance of enforcing the Affirmative Action Law to deepen women’s participation in leadership and decision-making.
“I expressed my sincere gratitude for their support and congratulated each of them for the strides they are making in their roles,” she said.
“I underscored the importance of extending the opportunities we have received to the next generation.
“We need to reach out to other aspiring women, offering mentorship and encouragement to help them rise.”
The statement said the Vice President called for sustained dialogue and collaboration to further advance the transformative agenda of President John Dramani Mahama, particularly in the areas of gender equity, good governance, and national development.
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Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has assured that the Mahama-led administration will not interfere unduly in the affairs of public universities, but rather empower their councils and management to carry out their statutory responsibilities.
Speaking at the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, June 28, she emphasised the government’s commitment to academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
She indicated that while government would ensure universities comply with relevant policies, regulations, and standards, its interventions through the Ministry of Education would be limited strictly to ensuring compliance—not political interference.
“The government places a high premium on academic freedom and ensures smooth functioning of government councils and management.
“I want to assure you that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama is firmly committed to empowering university councils and managements to perform their statutory duties without undue political interference,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stated.
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on African leaders to strengthen intracontinental trade and cooperation to propel the continent toward self-sufficiency.
Speaking at the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the Asantehene warned that the shifting global power dynamics, with nations vying for superpower status, should serve as a wake-up call for Africa. He stressed the need for African countries to harness their collective natural and human resources to unlock growth and development opportunities.
He emphasized that African universities possess the expertise and capacity to produce the skilled workforce needed to drive progress, transforming knowledge into tangible development.
“We must collaborate effectively as African nations. We’ve held discussions on Ghana’s relations with Eswatini and South-South cooperation to explore stronger partnerships. As Africans, we must prioritize trade and business among ourselves. Our economies are in our hands—if we fail to act and continue relying on the so-called ‘developed’ world, especially in these uncertain times, we risk stagnation. Africa must come first,” he stated.
Highlighting the continent’s vast potential, he added: “We have all the resources we need. Look at the graduates here today—there’s nothing they cannot achieve. The question is: What are we lacking to motivate them? We must empower our engineers to manufacture what we need locally. Our professors and lecturers are brimming with knowledge—we have the capacity to make this happen. Let us challenge ourselves as Africans, as Ghanaians, and work together to build our future.”
The Asantehene also urged the government to expedite work on the stalled KNUST Teaching Hospital project, noting its critical role in complementing the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for medical training.
“I often use occasions like this to address university matters, and today, I must speak about my teaching hospital,” he said.
He added: “Despite significant progress, the project remains unfinished. This hospital is dear to me because of its unique purpose—it will bolster the training of KNUST’s medical and allied health students.”
Appealing directly to the Vice President, he added: “Madam Vice President, kindly urge the President to prioritize this project and ensure its swift completion.”
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, June 28, GNA – Mr Kwaku Ansa-Asare, former Director, Ghana School of Law, Saturday said the recent press conference held by the suspended Chief Justice constitute a betrayal of the 1992 Constitution.
He said Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, by her actions, was “betraying the very constitution she swore to protect,” describing the current judiciary as an “ailing” institution in need of serious reform.
Mr Ansa-Asare, speaking on a television discussion monitored by the Ghana News Agency, said though the press conference was unexpected, it gave critical grounds to analyse the Constitution and do the necessary amendments.
He said the frustrations expressed by the suspended Chief Justice over the processes for her removal meant that “she has supervised a judicial system that can frustrate litigants.”
Mr Ansa-Asare’s remarks come amid public discussion surrounding the Chief Justice’s suspension and the press conference she organised earlier in the week.
He expressed concern that Chief Justice Torkornoo “went out there into the public” when the committee set up by President John Dramani Mahama to probe the petitions against her was still doing its work and underscored the importance of respecting the constitutional framework when addressing judicial issues.
Mr Ansa-Asare said the President acted based on his respect of the Constitution, guided by Article 146, adding; “If Chief Justice Torkornoo will take my advice, she should write and apologise to the President.”
He said successive governments had historically deviated from constitutional provisions regarding judicial appointments and the administration of justice, leading to a lack of public confidence in those institutions.
Mr Ansa-Asare, however commended the Chief Justice, in her current predicament, for exposing the systematic weaknesses within the justice delivery system, confirming what the majority of the public perceived the Judiciary to be.
He noted that the public had long held the belief that “there is something fundamentally wrong with the way justice is administered” in the country.
Mr Ansa-Asare argued that the Chief Justice’s public assertion of not taking bribes was an admission that corruption was “quite pervasive” in Ghana’s judicial system.
Touching on her concerns of secrecy and alleged cover-ups, he said that suggested a “bad state” for Ghana’s judiciary and called for an overhaul of the judicial system.
He expressed the hope that Chief Justice Torkornoo’s plight could spur actions to address the deep-seated problems within Ghana’s justice delivery system.
Chief Justice Sackey Torkornoo, in her press conference on Wednesday, said she would marshal every effort in law and leadership to demand justice in the process being used to remove her from office.
She said she had been confronted with “a model of injustice” she never would have thought possible if she had not been exposed to the circumstances surrounding her removal process.
“Let me assure everybody that I do not seek to cling to a title or position…I consider it my onerous duty and obligation to speak up concerning the administration of justice in the country,” she said.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
Shirley Frimpong Manso speaks against piracy
Ghanaian filmmaker, Shirley Frimpong Manso, has called on authorities to take serious action to protect the creative works of filmmakers from piracy.
Speaking to Graphic Showbiz after the showing of her stage play, Honeymoon Hotel, at the National Theatre on June 20, 2025, Shirley expressed frustration about how piracy continues to harm the Ghanaian film industry.
She described the situation as heartbreaking and discouraging for people who dedicate their lives to storytelling.
“It’s absolutely devastating. Imagine pouring your heart and soul into a project for months or even years, only to have it snatched away the moment it’s released. How are we supposed to survive like this? Piracy doesn’t just steal films; it extinguishes the passion behind them, discouraging their journey and dreams and sends a chilling message to creators: ‘Don’t bother trying’. That’s the reality for many of us,” she said.
According to the filmmaker, piracy has been an issue for years, and it’s time for real enforcement, not more talk.
She believes it is time for relevant authorities to stop the talk and start taking real action against those who pirate creative works.
“We’ve talked about this for years. We’ve had enough discussions; we need real, enforceable action! This isn’t just a plea; it’s a necessity. Protecting our creative works must be a priority for our authorities,” she stressed.
She also urged the public to stop consuming pirated content, explaining that piracy affects not only filmmakers but the entire creative chain, from actors to editors to technicians and everyone else involved in production.
“Every time you choose pirated content, you’re undermining not just filmmakers but the entire community of artists, technicians, and storytellers who give so much to create meaningful experiences. Piracy robs us all,” she added.
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The former Board Chairman of the Ghana Audit Service, Edward Dua Agyeman, has formally responded to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) following the Commission’s directive for him to cease using the title “Professor” or face potential consequences.
In a letter dated June 17, 2025, GTEC requested that Agyeman provide evidence to support his claim to the professorial rank.
The Commission raised concerns over his continued use of the title, suggesting it may lack legitimate academic endorsement.
GTEC further warned that misuse of such titles undermines the integrity and credibility of Ghana’s higher education system.
“The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has taken note of your continued use of the academic title ‘Professor,’ specifically referring to yourself as Prof. Edward Dua Agyeman,” the letter read.
However, responding to this via a statement available to GhanaWeb on June 28, 2025, Agyeman clarified that he had not personally received the letter in question.
He noted that he had come across its contents on social media, which prompted him to issue a response.
“I write in response to the publication of GTEC dated 17th June 2025, which demanded that I provide evidence confirming my appointment or promotion to the rank of professor. I must state that I have not been served a copy of the said letter. Like everyone else, I read it on social media, hence my response via the same media.”
According to the former Ghana Audit Service (GAS) boss, holding a PhD is not a mandatory requirement for being awarded the title of “Professor.”
He emphasised that the title is often conferred on individuals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise, substantial contributions, and recognised achievements within their professional field.
Expanding on this, Agyeman noted that a significant portion of his life has been devoted to academia, teaching, conducting research, and publishing scholarly work.
“The title ‘Professor’ is often conferred on individuals who have demonstrated significant expertise and achievement in their field. It is worth noting that contrary to popular belief, not all Professors are PhD holders. In fact, some Professors are first degree holders.”
“Professor does not denote an examinable academic qualification beyond a PhD but an academic staff grade conferred on a teacher or lecturer by appointment or promotion by a university or an educational institution of higher learning authorised by law to award same,” Agyeman wrote in the statement.
He continued, “That said, I must mention that except in the last twenty years that I have had the privilege to serve in the public service as the Auditor-General of Ghana and the Chairman of the Ghana Audit Service Board, I have, for the most part of my life, been in the academic field, teaching, conducting research and publishing.”
I EARNED MY PROFESSORSHIP – PROFESSOR EDWARD DUA AGYEMAN
I write in response to the publication of GTEC dated 17th June 2025, which demanded that I provide evidence confirming my appointment or promotion to the rank of professor. I must state that I have not been served a copy of the said letter. Like everyone else I read it on social media, hence my response via the same media.
To give a proper context to my response, permit me to expound on some given meanings of a “Professor”.
The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines a professor as a university teacher of the highest academic rank. A professor, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is a faculty member holding the highest academic rank at a college or university, or more broadly, a teacher at a university, college, or sometimes a secondary school. It also refers to someone who teaches or professes special knowledge in a particular art, sport, or occupation requiring skill.
The title “Professor” is often conferred on individuals who have demonstrated significant expertise and achievement in their field. It is worth noting that contrary to popular belief, not all Professors are PhD holders. In fact, some Professors are first degree holders.
Professor does not denote an examinable academic qualification beyond a PhD but an academic staff grade conferred on a teacher or lecturer by appointment or promotion by a university or an educational institution of higher learning authorised by law to award same.
That said, I must mention that except in last twenty years that I have had the privilege to serve in the public service as the Auditor-General of Ghana and the chairman of the Ghana Audit Service Board, I have, for the most part of my life, been in the academic field, teaching, conducting research and publishing.
Beginning of my academic life
I started my teaching profession at the Redbridge Technical College, Romford, in the United Kingdom in the 1970s. I started as Assistant Lecturer for a year and went to the Garnet College, University of London for teachers’ training and attained a certificate of education. I was then promoted to the rank of a Lecturer and then progressed to Senior Lecturer.
I went to teach at the City of London College, Moorgate, London, which was later named City of London Polytechnic, Moorgate, and now called City University of London which after its merger with St. George’s University of London.
As a senior lecturer, I moved to Emile Woolf College of Accountancy in Holborn, London to teach taxation and financial accounting.
In 2004, I was appointed a lecturer in government accounting by the United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institution (INTOSAI) in Vienna, Austria.
In the year 2014, I was appointed a professor of Tax and Accounting by Warnborough College, Canterbury, United Kingdom.
My academic and professional qualifications
I hold BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Middlesex University, London (1973), a Certificate of Education from Garnet College, University of London (1975), Master of Public Administration (MPA) (2009) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and PhD in Taxation and Public Sector Audit from Warnborough College, Canterbury, United Kingdom (2013).
I am a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) (1982) and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (FCA). I completed the ACCA examinations in 1977 in a record time of two years. The examinations were held two times in a year (that is two examination diets in a year) and I passed in every consecutive sitting.
My appointments
I was appointed Examiner of Accounting by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 1974 – 1976. I was the first Director of Education and Training of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) from 1978 to 1981 where I initiated the evolution of the ICAG.
I was the first Executive Director of the Liberian Institute of Certified Public Accountants from 1982 to 1984. I nurtured the Institute from its embryonic stage until it became a fully-fledged professional institute regulated by the laws of Liberia.
I was appointed the first Director of Training for West African Region by Pannell Kerr Forster, an international firm of chartered accountants, from 1984 to 1987, to teach their trainees who were studying for the accountancy examinations and also conducted trainings for their senior staff and partners. I was in charge of their offices in West Africa (Lagos, Kano, Kaduna and Jos in Nigeria, Accra and Kumasi in Ghana, Lome in Togo, Monrovia in Liberia, and Freetown in Sierra Leone).
I also held the position of Programme Coordinator, European Union Human Resource Development Programme, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Ghana (1995 – 1997).
I was appointed the Senior Consultant and Director of Finance at the Regent University College of Science and Technology, Accra from September 2013 to May 2014. In 2018, I was appointed a Senior Research Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA-Ghana), Accra.
I am a founding member of the African Organisation of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI-E), whose Secretariat is in Pretoria, South Africa, and served two terms of three years each as the Vice Chairman of the Governing Board of the Organisation from 2004 – 2009.
I also served as a chairman of the Regional Training Committee of AFROSAI-E (2004) and chairman of AFROSAI-E Ad-Hoc Committee on Regrouping of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions of Africa (2004).
I am most certainly not left out when it comes to international recognition. I was selected as the International Professional of the year 2005 and listed in the Dictionary of International Biography 2005/2006 Thirty-Second Edition, page 15, on the Worldwide Honours List by the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.
My publications
I first published Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) Tax Deduction Tables in Ghana in 1994 to assist businesses to compute the income tax of employees. Industry and commerce benefited from it before the electronic computers took over. I have also published many books on taxation, bookkeeping and accountancy.
In 1980, I published the first taxation book, Principles of Ghana Taxation, and Capital Allowances, both of which were the main textbooks for accountancy students in the tertiary institutions, including the then University of Ghana School of Administration, now the University of Ghana Business School.
A full list of my publications is shown below.
1. Professor Edward Dua Agyeman: The Evolution of Professional Accountancy from the Gold Coast to Ghana, Published by Digibooks Ghana Limited, 2024.
2. Professor Edward Dua Agyeman: Fighting Corruption in the Public Sector of Ghana. The Role of Assets Declaration. IEA Ghana Publication, December 2016.
3. Professor Edward Dua Agyeman: Ensuring Accountability and Prudence in the use of the Public Purse – The Role of the Auditor-General. IEA Ghana Publication, April 2015.
4. Edward Dua Agyeman: Principles and Practice of Taxation in Ghana, EDA Publications, 2011.
5. Edward Dua Agyeman: Income Tax, Gift Tax and Capital Gains Tax, EDA Publications, 2005.
6. Edward Dua Agyeman: Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) Deduction Tables (Third Edition) EDA Publications, 1998.
7. Edward Dua Agyeman: Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) Deduction Tables (Second Edition) EDA Publications, 1995.
8. Edward Dua Agyeman: Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) Deduction Tables (First Edition) EDA Publications, 1994.
9. Edward Dua Agyeman’s Ghanaian Tax Handbook. EDA Publications, 1993.
10. Edward Dua Agyeman: Principles and Practice of Nigeria Taxation, 1987.
11. A. W. Brindley, J. L. Brindley and E.D. Agyeman: Bookkeeping the Basis of Accounting and Finance, Teachers’ Text. McGraw-Hill Book Company, United Kingdom, 1986.
12. A. W. Brindley, J. L. Brindley and E.D. Agyeman: Bookkeeping the Basis of Accounting and Finance, Students’ Text. McGraw-Hill Book Company, United Kingdom, 1986.
13. Edward Dua Agyeman: Principles of Ghana Taxation, EDA Publications, 1982.
14. E. D. Agyeman: Capital Allowance, EDA Publications, 1981.
15. E. D. Agyeman and A. W. Brindley: Bookkeeping the Basis of Accounting, Teachers’ Text. McGraw-Hill Book Company, United Kingdom, 1978.
16. E. D. Agyeman and A. W. Brindley: Bookkeeping the Basis of Accounting, Students’ Text. McGraw-Hill Book Company, United Kingdom.
Invited Book/Journal Review
I have professionally reviewed books and journals produced by eminent authors including Professor Kwame Boasiako Omane-Antwi as below.
* Professor Kwame Boasiako Omane-Antwi: The Role of the Professional Accountant in the Economic Development and Empowerment of the Nation (2010).
* Auditing Theory and Practice (The Auditing Compendium). Digi Books Ghana Limited (2009).
Also African Journal of Comprehensive Auditing: Published by the African Organisation of Supreme Audit Institution (AFROSAI) which I edited for six years from 2003 – 2008.
The Professional Accountant – Journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) which I edited for three years from 1980 – 1982).
Selected Paper Presentations
I have made the following academic presentations worldwide:
1. “Ensuring Accountability and Prudence in the use of Public Purse – The Role of the Auditor-General” – Paper presented at the corruption conference organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs-Ghana (28th April, 2015).
2. “Leadership, Governance and Public Sector Corruption”. Paper presented at the 36th Annual Management Week of the University of Ghana Business School, Accra (15th April, 2015).
3. Invitation by the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Facilitate Workshop for Internal Auditors (1st – 3rd December, 2014).
4. “The Dimensions of Public Sector Corruption in Ghana” Paper presented at the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Valley View University, Oyibi, Accra (18th November, 2009).
5. “The Creation of Public Accounts Committee at the District Assembly Level”. Paper presented at the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament’s Breakfast Meeting, Kuku Hill, Osu, Accra (10th November, 2009).
6. “The Role of SAI’s in Fighting Corruption”. Paper presented at the 11th AFROSAI General Assembly Meeting in Pretoria, South Africa (13th = 17th October, 2008).
7. “The Role of Audit in Promoting Good Governance”. Paper presented at an International Audit Seminar in Beijing, China (19th – 30th September, 2008).
8. “How the Audit Service of Ghana cooperates with Parliament/Public Accounts Committee”. Paper presented at the Fifth Meeting of AFROSAI-E Governing Board and Workshop on Performance Audit and Accountability” in Kasane, Botswana (17th – 21st March, 2008).
9. “Twinning Between the Audit Service of Ghana and the National Audit Office (NAO) of the United Kingdom”. Paper presented at a Seminar organised by the World Bank in conjunction with the United States Government Accountability Office and INTOSAI Development Initiative on Transformation for the 21st Century. Maximising the Impact of Supreme Audit Institutions”, in Washington, DC (13th – 16th November, 2007).
10. “Lessons Learnt from Global Good Practice Examples of International Reforms in Audit Intuitions – Ghanaian Experience”. Paper presented at an Accountability Conference in Tanzania (3rd – 5th May, 2007).
11. “Audit of Local Government”. Paper presented at the 4th AFROSAI-E Governing Board Meeting and Workshop on Communication Strategy for SAIs in the Region”, Angola (5th – 9th March 2007).
12. “Accountability for Results”. Paper presented at the Third International Roundtable in Hanoi, Vietnam (5th – 8th February, 2007).
13. “Effective Systems of Training and Development for Auditors”. Paper presented at the International Audit Seminar organised by the China National Audit Office (CNAO) in Beijing, China (9th – 18th November, 2006).
14. “Accountability for Results”. Paper presented at the International Cooperation Days (ICD) in Ottawa, Canada (30th October – 1st November, 2006).
15. “Ensuring the Independence and Effectiveness of the Auditor-General: the Ghanaian Model”. Paper presented at the International Conference on Public Audit and Accountability Performance in Abuja, Nigeria (5th – 6th September, 2005).
16. “Situation of Independence of the SAI of Ghana and the AFROSAI Region”. Paper presented at the INTOSAI Seminar on Government Auditing organised by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) in Vienna, Austria (19th – 23rd April, 2004).
17. “Comparative Analysis of the Role of the Auditor-General – Ghana Experience”. Paper presented at a Seminar in Freetown, Sierra Leone (12th – 19th February, 2004).
Other Workshops/Seminars/ Conferences
I have participated in 32 other workshops, seminars and conferences throughout the world including the following:
Mexico City (5 – 10 November, 2007), Canada (19 August, 2007), United Kingdom (20th June, 2007), Cape Town, South Africa (17 – 19 May, 2006), Arusha, Tanzania (6 – 10 March, 2006), Tripoli, Libya (12 – 14 December, 2005), Johannesburg, South Africa (14 – 18 November, 2005), Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (17 – 22 July, 2005), Wellington, New Zealand (30 January – 2 February, 2005);
Budapest, Hungary (9 – 16 October, 2004), Swakopmund, Namibia (3 – 7 May, 2004), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7 – 9 October, 2002), Seoul, Korea (15 – 19 October, 2001), Prague, Czech Republic (7 – 12 October, 2001), and Centre for Financial Engineering in Development and the Department of Economics of the American University, Washington, DC (6 – 17 December, 1993).
Effect of my academic achievements on the public sector
I was appointed the Auditor-General of the Republic of Ghana in April 2001 till May 2010. During my tenure, the office saw some significant developments and restructuring. The Ghana Audit Service turned from the ordinary civil service with low-level educational qualifications to staff with higher academic and professional qualifications.
I made education and training my priority and motivated the staff to undertake professional courses, especially in accountancy and other relevant disciplines. Today, the Ghana Audit Service has about 500 chartered accountants and close to 1,500 first-degree and master’s degree holders in relevant disciplines.
Also, the Service has 3 PhD holders and 10 PhD students. My professional legacy is today measured by the impact I made on the public sector audit in Ghana and the world generally.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) publications in the press on 18th June, 2025
I must register my dissatisfaction with the actions of GTEC which is nothing short of a failed attempt to tarnish my hard-earned image in the eyes of right-thinking members of this country and drag my good name in the mud. I choose to resort to the use of legal structures to vindicate my rights. My lawyers will take the necessary steps in due course.
Conclusion
As I have stated above, Professorship is not an examinable academic qualification. It is a position earned by scholars who have demonstrated significant expertise in their field, and I am certain that, by this write-up, I have demonstrated to all who care to know that I earned my “Professorship” by dint of hard work.
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Ghanaian social media influencer and viral sensation Hajia Bintu has just entered a new chapter in her life with the birth of her first child—
A healthy, bouncing baby boy. The joyous news quickly lit up timelines across Ghana, Nigeria, and beyond, as thousands of fans, celebrities, and fellow influencers sent in their warm wishes and congratulations.
Constitutional lawyer Raymond Bidema says demands by the Minority are legally unfounded.
Constitutional lawyer Raymond Bidema has asserted that the Minority Caucus in Parliament lacks the legal standing to compel President John Dramani Mahama or the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to respond to recent allegations made by embattled Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of pursuing a calculated political agenda to remove the heads of independent constitutional bodies—starting with the Chief Justice and now targeting the Electoral Commission (EC).
His remarks come in reaction to a recent call by NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, demanding the removal of Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa and her deputies, Dr. Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, citing alleged incompetence and erosion of public trust.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue on Saturday, June 28, Ahiagbah condemned the call as part of what he described as a broader effort by the NDC to undermine institutional independence and consolidate control ahead of the 2028 elections.
He labelled Asiedu Nketiah’s suggestion as dangerous and reckless, warning that it poses a threat to the foundations of Ghana’s democracy.
“I am not surprised, these things will materialise. The first stop is the Chief Justice; she is a goner. The commentary of the NDC is clear and explicit that the Chief Justice is going to go, even though the evidence is light and inconsequential. And immediately she is gone, they will go back to remove the EC Chairpersons. It is cast in stone,” he said.
Calls for removal of EC boss, deputies justified – Franklin Cudjoe
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on African leaders to strengthen intracontinental trade and cooperation to propel the continent toward self-sufficiency.
Speaking at the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the Asantehene warned that the shifting global power dynamics, with nations vying for superpower status, should serve as a wake-up call for Africa. He stressed the need for African countries to harness their collective natural and human resources to unlock growth and development opportunities.
He emphasized that African universities possess the expertise and capacity to produce the skilled workforce needed to drive progress, transforming knowledge into tangible development.
“We must collaborate effectively as African nations. We’ve held discussions on Ghana’s relations with Eswatini and South-South cooperation to explore stronger partnerships. As Africans, we must prioritize trade and business among ourselves. Our economies are in our hands—if we fail to act and continue relying on the so-called ‘developed’ world, especially in these uncertain times, we risk stagnation. Africa must come first,” he stated.
Highlighting the continent’s vast potential, he added: “We have all the resources we need. Look at the graduates here today—there’s nothing they cannot achieve. The question is: What are we lacking to motivate them? We must empower our engineers to manufacture what we need locally. Our professors and lecturers are brimming with knowledge—we have the capacity to make this happen. Let us challenge ourselves as Africans, as Ghanaians, and work together to build our future.”
The Asantehene also urged the government to expedite work on the stalled KNUST Teaching Hospital project, noting its critical role in complementing the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for medical training.
“I often use occasions like this to address university matters, and today, I must speak about my teaching hospital,” he said.
He added: “Despite significant progress, the project remains unfinished. This hospital is dear to me because of its unique purpose—it will bolster the training of KNUST’s medical and allied health students.”
Appealing directly to the Vice President, he added: “Madam Vice President, kindly urge the President to prioritize this project and ensure its swift completion.”
The 3rd Edition of the JoyNews Impact Makers Awards is underway at the Ecobank Head Office in Accra.
The awards ceremony will celebrate and honour 10 of Ghana’s Unsung Heroes and Heroines.
These individuals have been making waves across critical fields such as social justice, health, education, science, commerce, WASH, and more.
The event is not just about accolades; it seeks to highlight and uplift everyday change-makers whose impactful efforts often go unseen—those whose quiet actions resonate loudly in their communities.
Join us tonight as we spotlight these Impact Makers—individuals whose local efforts are shaping national progress, proving that real stories can indeed inspire real change.
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Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore is the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has been sued by a Singaporean businessman, Toh You Kang, over an alleged $800,000 payment for failed Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) contracts.
Toh You Kang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of NSG Group, in an application filed at the High Court in Accra, accused the NDC regional chairman of taking $800,000 for a cable-supply contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana that never materialised.
In the writ filed on June 27, 2025 and sighted by GhanaWeb, the Singaporean businessman alleged that he paid Ashie Moore $800,000 between 2023 and 2024 as part of an arrangement for an ECG contract allegedly secured by Moore, which was valued at millions of dollars.
You Kang also accused the NDC chairman of human rights abuses.
He claimed that he traveled to Ghana at the invitation of Ashie Moore but was subjected to abuse, threats, and blackmail upon arrival.
According to him, the chairman deprived him of his liberty by using armed men and allegedly demanded $3 million for his release.
You Kang is therefore asking the court to declare that Ashie Moore violated his rights and to order the repayment of the $800,000 made toward the ECG contract.
Below are the reliefs the businessman is seeking from the court:
a. A declaration that the Respondent has violated the fundamental human rights of the Applicant.
b. An order for the recovery of the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars (US$800,000) being the total sum paid by the Applicant to the Respondent towards the performance of ECG contracts purportedly secured by the Respondent for NSG Innovation Limited.
c. An order directing the Respondent to pay to the Applicant the sum of Twenty Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢20,000,000) as compensation for the threats, physical assaults, humiliation, psychological distress, and the violation of the Applicant’s dignity occasioned by the unlawful, oppressive, and degrading conduct of the Respondent.
d. General damages against the Respondent for violating the fundamental human rights of the Applicant.
e. Costs, including legal fees.
f. Any other relief(s) as this Honourable Court deems fit.
The court document also contains pictures of supposed correspondence between the two men.
Read the full court document below:
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Ing Kwadwo Aboagye is the Deputy National DRIP Coordinator for the Southern Sector
The Deputy National DRIP Coordinator for the Southern Sector, Ing Kwadwo Aboagye, has appealed to Ghanaians to exercise patience as road improvement projects are set to begin after the rainy season.
During an inspection of DRIP equipment at Ada East, Ada West, and Tema Metropolitan Assembly on June 27, 2025, Ing Aboagye explained that the equipment in all 271 districts has been temporarily parked at district assembly offices or police stations for safekeeping.
“This strategic decision ensures that the equipment is in optimal working condition before deployment.”
Ing Aboagye assured the public that the projects will commence immediately after the rainy season, enhancing road accessibility and facilitating the movement of goods and people.
He emphasised the District Road Improvement Programme’s (DRIP) commitment to upgrading the country’s road infrastructure and urged Ghanaians to bear with the temporary pause in operations, which is crucial for the project’s success.
Following the inspection, the Head of Technical Operations at JA Plant Pool, the authorised servicing company for the DRIP equipment, confirmed that the equipment inspected was in good shape.
He further gave the assurance that upon completion of the servicing process, the machines will be deployed to improve road networks across all districts, making them accessible to everyone.
“With this development, Ghanaians can look forward to improved road infrastructure, which will undoubtedly boost economic activities and enhance the overall quality of life,” he said.
“The DRIP’s efforts are expected to bring significant relief to communities and travellers alike, marking a positive step towards a more connected and accessible Ghana,” Aboagye added.
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The Government has announced plans to engage more than 100,000 post-national service personnel in sustainable agriculture and cocoa enterprise initiatives to boost the country’s food security and cocoa output.
The beneficiary service personnel would receive micro grants, input supply and technical support from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, World Food Programme, Ghana Enterprises Agency, Tree Crop Development Authority and Mastercard Foundation.
They would have access to land banks to enable them to form co-operatives in order to engage in cluster farming across the country.
George Opare Addo, the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, made this known on the floor of Parliament on Friday.
The Minister was responding to questions from legislators over measures government is putting in place to ensure post-national service personnel engage in meaningful ventures.
Opare Addo said government, through the National Service Authority, had secured 20,000 acres of land at Kumawu and in the process of acquiring additional 30,000 acres for distribution to post-national service personnel to engage in cluster farming.
The Minister said the beneficiaries would be paired with experienced cocoa farmers across the country to mentor them to grow cocoa to boost the country’s cocoa output as well as engage in livestock rearing and other agribusiness enterprises.
The beneficiaries, the Minister explained, would pay back the support government had offered them when their farms and agribusinesses begin to yield fruits in the future.
Rwanda has denied backing the M23 group in eastern DR Congo
The signing of a peace agreement between the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Washington has elicited mixed reactions, with the former Congolese president, Joseph Kabila, describing it as “nothing more than a trade agreement”.
The deal signed on Friday demanded the “disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration” of armed groups fighting in eastern DR Congo – but offered few other details.
While some, including Kabila, have been critical, others have hailed the agreement as a turning point in a devastating conflict that has dragged on for decades.
Rwanda has denied allegations it backs an armed group, known as M23, which has been fighting in the eastern DR Congo.
The conflict escalated earlier this year when M23 rebels seized control of large parts of eastern DR Congo, including the regional capital, Goma, the city of Bukavu and two airports.
Thousands of people have been killed and hundreds of thousands of civilians forced from their homes following the recent rebel offensive.
After the loss of territory, DR Congo’s government turned to the US for help, reportedly offering access to critical minerals in exchange for security guarantees. Eastern DR Congo is rich in coltan and other resources vital to the global electronics industries.
In a post on X following the signing of the agreement on Friday, Kabila questioned the choice of the deal’s participants, saying the DR Congo was not at war with the states depicted in a photo of the signing, which included President Donald Trump and other US officials, as well as Rwanda’s foreign minister.
It is not entirely clear if his comments were an indirect criticism of the absence of M23 representatives in Washington.
“We must stop distorting the facts to disguise a propaganda agenda,” Kabila said, adding “Congolese people deserve the truth, not a diplomatic show”.
The absence of M23 representatives was also noted in the rebel-held city of Goma in eastern DR Congo.
“How can they say they signed for peace, yet they have not involved M23?” a resident questioned, adding the rebels ought to have been included in the talks for “collective peace” to be found.
Another resident, a commercial motorbike rider told the BBC, “people are tired, they are not interested in talks”, insisting “all they want is peace”.
He argued that previous peace talks and agreements were not endorsed or implemented by the conflicting parties, leaving little hope for a return to normality.
Similarly, Sam Zarifi, executive director at Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), an international NGO that has worked in the DRC for more than a decade, said the Washington-brokered agreement is replete with “major omissions”.
“There can be no durable peace without meaningful justice. But the agreement…sidelines human rights and fails survivors,” Mr Zarifi said.
He added: “The agreement overlooks how hostilities can continue through proxy armed groups that our research has shown are responsible for serious violations.”
Stephanie Marungu, head of a humanitarian organisation in Goma, was more positive.
“The signing of the deal…is a momentous and hopeful development for the eastern region,” she told the BBC, adding it could “lead to increased stability and it’s going to make it easier for us to deliver aid and access those in need”. However, she acknowledges there may be challenges in implementing the deal.
“If the agreement is what will bring peace, we have no problems,” another Goma resident said.
It remains to be seen what the situation on the ground will be going forward, with concerns that the Washington deal may simply enrich a few people with the country’s mineral resources to the detriment of ordinary people.
Policy analyst Kofi Bentil has characterized the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a political maneuver, reinforcing her own criticism of the removal process.
The Vice President of IMANI Africa stated no “serious person” would dispute the political nature of the proceedings against Ghana’s top judge.
In a June 28 Facebook post, Bentil reacted to Torkornoo’s public stance against her suspension. The Chief Justice had earlier declared she would “never be forced to resign,” asserting her media engagement aimed to expose flaws in the process. Bentil endorsed her approach, stating it could transform the proceedings into “an honest process for fixing real problems” rather than a tool for political vendettas.
“This will continue if not stopped!” Bentil warned, adding that exposing the process’s “bastardized” nature would help “take the politicians out” of judicial oversight mechanisms. His intervention comes amid heightened tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch under President Mahama’s NDC administration.
The Judicial Council has not specified charges against Torkornoo, though sources cite rulings perceived as unfavorable to the government. Opposition NPP figures have condemned the suspension as an assault on judicial independence, while the Attorney-General’s office maintains due process is being followed.
The Spokesperson for the Movement for Change, Andrew Appiah Danquah, has accused both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo of acting out of personal interest in the ongoing controversy surrounding her potential removal from office.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Mr. Danquah condemned what he described as a pattern of selective legal arguments and parochialism within the NPP, as well as what he viewed as self-serving conduct by the Chief Justice.
“The argument the NPP is making now, they ought to have made those arguments in 2017 when Charlotte Osei was being removed from office with this same Article 146,” he stated.
“What is clear is that the spirit of parochialism—what is in my personal interest—is what has befallen the NPP, and the same is fueling the Chief Justice. She is fighting for herself; it is not about us.”
Mr. Danquah emphasised that power belongs to the people and urged those in authority to act with the public’s interest at heart.
“When the people we put in leadership are using power, it is for us, because sovereign power emanates from the people,” he said. “Those who have been trusted with that power must use it in the ultimate interest of the people.”
He further criticised the opposition, accusing them of using the impeachment process for political point-scoring rather than defending constitutional values.
“The opposition in this process is not fighting for the country,” he lamented. “I am very disappointed that they want to find a way of putting this on the President, when Nana Addo at the time said he was just a conveyor belt.”
Torkornoo’s press conference was very unnecessary – IMANI Boss
A leading figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kobina Arthur Kennedy, has called on former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to issue a public apology to Ghanaians, citing years of hardship, impunity, and corruption under his leadership.
Speaking during a media discussion on the NPP’s internal elections, Arthur Kennedy disclosed that he had picked up from reliable sources that former President John Agyekum Kufuor had advised Akufo-Addo to apologise to the Ghanaian people.
Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku (L) with FAO Director-General Dr QU Dongyu
Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has held a bilateral meeting with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Dr QU Dongyu, at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, on the sidelines of the 44th Session of the FAO Conference.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Ghana and the FAO in key areas of agricultural development. Hon. Opoku outlined Ghana’s commitment to adding value to cash crops such as cocoa, cashew, and shea, as part of a broader strategy to boost exports, create jobs, and enhance farmer incomes.
He also highlighted government efforts to establish Farmer Service Centres and to improve the deployment and capacity of agricultural extension officers, ensuring that farmers receive timely and effective technical support. Hon. Opoku emphasised the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving sustainable agricultural growth and food security.
On food production, the Minister expressed the government’s intention to increase tomato cultivation and called for enhanced research into underutilised crops such as cassava, which play a crucial role in Ghana’s food systems.
Eric Opoku also appealed for increased investment in irrigation infrastructure to ensure year-round agricultural production across the country.
He lauded the FAO for supporting the rehabilitation and upgrading of the soil testing laboratory in Kumasi to international standards, describing it as a critical facility for improving soil health and boosting crop productivity. The Minister further requested continued collaboration with the FAO to provide cold storage facilities for yam and other perishable crops to reduce post-harvest losses.
Additionally, the minister appealed for the appointment of more qualified Ghanaians to senior leadership positions within the FAO, reflecting Ghana’s commitment to contributing to global agricultural development.
In response, Director-General QU Dongyu pledged the FAO’s continued support for Ghana’s agricultural sector. He assured the Minister of the organisation’s readiness to assist in addressing post-harvest losses, mechanising boreholes for irrigation, and supporting innovation-driven solutions to improve productivity.
He also directed the FAO Regional Representative for Africa, Dr Abebe Haile-Gabriel, to initiate the necessary processes for the implementation of irrigation infrastructure, value addition initiatives, and other critical services to enhance food production in Ghana.
The meeting underscored Ghana’s strategic push for agricultural transformation through innovation, value addition, and stronger international partnerships.
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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Professor Nana Ama Klutse, has emphasized the importance of protecting Ghana’s oceans from pollution.
Speaking at this year’s World Oceans Day, themed, “ Wonder: Sustaining What
Sustains Us” and the Local Theme is “Preserving Our Oceans, Protecting Our Future”, the EPA boss stated that the authority is undertaking a nationwide education campaign to raise awareness about the impact of plastics, textiles, and other materials on the ocean environment.
This include educating the public on the need to prevent pollution, promoting sustainable practices, cementing the EPA’s commitment to preserving Ghana’s oceans and ensuring a healthy marine ecosystem.
Prof. Nana Ama Klutse, emphasized the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth stating that the ocean produce approximately 70% of the world’s oxygen, provide food, livelihoods, and transportation for millions of people.
Professor Klutse stressed that the authority is currently implementing a World Bank-supported project to enhance the resilience of coastal communities in West Africa. The project includes initiatives to improve mangrove conservation, which helps protect coastlines from erosion and other impacts.
She reiterated that the authority is working to educate coastal communities on the importance of preserving the ocean and preventing coastal erosion. Recognizing the impact of global warming and sea level rise, the EPA is taking proactive steps to address these issues.
Through the Worker Project, supported by the World Bank, the EPA is exploring various solutions, including nature-based approaches, to mitigate the effects of coastal erosion.
The United Nations General Assembly by its resolution 63/111 of 5th December 2008
designated 8th June as the World Oceans Day. The day is set aside to celebrate our world’s
shared oceans and our personal connection to the sea. It is also intended to raise awareness on the negative impacts of anthropogenic activities on the ocean and provide an opportunity for people to reflect on the benefits that oceans provide, emphasizing on our individual and collective duty to sustainably manage the oceans.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke
Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore is Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has reacted to reports of him being sued by a Singaporean businessman over an alleged $800,000 payment for failed Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) contracts.
A statement issued by the lawyer of the NDC regional chairman, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, indicated that the claim that his client took $800,000 from the said businessman, Toh You Kang, as payment for a cable-supply contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana that never materialised, is false.
It indicated that Toh You Kang, who is currently in the custody of security authorities, rather defrauded Ashie Moore and his business partners of about $3 million.
“The suspect is alleged to have defrauded Mr Ashie Moore and his partners of $3 million. The suspect is also being investigated by the Economic Crime Office for allegedly stealing $2.8 million from Mr Ashie Moore and partners.
“A petition has been submitted to the Attorney General for the docket to be taken from the police, since it is beyond the threshold of the Police. It is an absolute falsehood that an amount of $800,000 has been paid to Mr Ashie Moore. The suspect rather swindled Mr Ashie Moore and his partners and caused damage to the businesses of Mr Ashie Moore and his partners,” parts of the statement issued on June 28, 2025, read.
Toh You Kang, who was named as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of NSG Group, in an application filed at the High Court in Accra, accused the NDC regional chairman of taking $800,000 for a cable-supply contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana.
In the writ filed on June 27, 2025, which has been sighted by GhanaWeb, the Singaporean businessman said that he paid $800,000 to Ashie Moore between 2023 and 2024 as payment for an ECG contract Moore had apparently secured, worth millions of dollars, for the supply of electric cables.
You Kang, in his application, also accused the NDC regional chairman of human rights abuses.
He claimed that he came to Ghana at the request of Ashie Moore, only to end up being subjected to abuse, threats, and blackmail.
Read the full statement by Ashie Moore’s lawyer below:
RE: ASHIE MOORE IN TROUBLE AGAIN; SUED FOR $2.2 MILLION
Our attention has been drawn to a story written without an author.
In as much as such stories do not require our attention since it is timorous on the part of the author to omit his or her name, we wish to set the records straight.
1. The suspect, Tou You Kang, is on remand based on a complaint made by the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore on the offence of defrauding by false pretense at the Greater Accra Regional Command.
2. The suspect is alleged to have defrauded Mr. Ashie Moore and his partners of $3 million.
3. The suspect is also being investigated by the Economic Crime Office for allegedly stealing $2.8 million from Mr. Ashie Moore and partners.
4. A petition has been submitted to the Attorney General for the docket to be taken from the Police since it is beyond the threshold of the Police.
5. It is an absolute falsehood that an amount of $800,000 has been paid to Mr. Ashie Moore.
6. The suspect rather swindled Mr Ashie Moore and his partners and caused damage to the businesses of Mr Ashie Moore and his partners.
7. Mr. Ashie Moore has never taken any performance fees from the suspect. The suspect rather feeds on the pocket of Mr. Ashie Moore.
8. Mr. Ashie Moore never took the passport of the suspect and has neither beaten nor robbed the suspect of his money.
9. All issues concerning the suspect are being handled by the Police, and we trust the Police to act professionally.
10. Perpetrators peddling falsehoods to tarnish the impeccable reputation of Mr. Ashie Moore will surely be fished out and legal actions will be taken against them.
END.
Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Esq.
Lawyer for Mr. Emmanuel Ashie Moore
BAI/MA
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Kwasi Kwarteng was the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education during the Akufo-Addo government
Legal Practitioner and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Communications Team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has been appointed as the official spokesperson for the campaign team of the party’s flagbearer, Kennedy Agyapong.
According to a report by graphic.com.gh, Kwasi Kwarteng’s appointment was announced in a statement issued by Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team.
The statement highlighted Kwarteng’s extensive experience in governance, political communication, and public policy as key assets to the campaign.
“Mr Kwarteng brings to the role extensive experience in governance, political communication, and public policy. His strong academic and professional background has prepared him to effectively communicate the vision and objectives of the campaign,” part of the statement is quoted.
Kwasi Kwarteng was the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education during the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government.
With his appointment, Mr Kwarteng is expected to play a central role in shaping and articulating the campaign’s policy messages and engaging effectively with both party members and the broader electorate as Mr Agyapong prepares to make a renewed push for the NPP’s flagbearership.
Kwasi Kwarteng holds an LLB from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Bachelor of Education in Health Sciences from the University for Development Studies.
He also holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, a Master’s in International Law from the University of Ghana, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Environmental Safety from GIMPA.
He is also a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana. Additionally, he holds a professional certificate in Public Relations.
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Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie’s lawsuit against Ecobank Ghana PLC for allegedly using the image of someone who looks like him in a campaign without his consent has been adjourned.
According to 3Music TV, the Accra High Court has pushed the case to July 25, 2025.
Sarkodie filed the suit in March 2025 after Ecobank launched an anti-fraud campaign that he believes misrepresented him.
The campaign, which was part of the bank’s #ItsGivingScam initiative, featured Sarkodie’s look-alike and the caption accompanying the campaign was “Looks can be deceiving.”
Sarkodie and his legal team argued that the campaign gave the false impression that he was part of it, which could confuse the public, especially since he is a brand ambassador for First National Bank, a rival financial institution.
The suit demands that Ecobank stop using the image without his approval, remove all campaign materials linked to it, and compensate him for the violation of his intellectual property rights.
News of the lawsuit went public in April 2025 and sparked reactions both online and offline.
Not long after, there were reports suggesting Sarkodie had reached out to Ecobank to withdraw the case, but the bank allegedly declined.
Sarkodie’s legal team denied those claims, describing them as baseless and uninformed.
In a statement issued by the Robert Smith Law Group, the legal representatives of Sarkodie, they clarified that Sarkodie had not asked them to withdraw the suit and explained that under civil law, a plaintiff does not need the defendant’s permission to drop a case.
“We have not received instructions from our client to withdraw the suit [and] we have taken no steps to withdraw the suit. The ignorance and malice of these infantile publications are betrayed by the fact that in civil proceedings, the Plaintiff does not need the consent of the defendant to discontinue the action if the Plaintiff has not been served with the Statement of Defence,” the statement said.
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Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore is Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has reacted to reports of him being sued by a Singaporean businessman over an alleged $800,000 payment for failed Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) contracts.
A statement issued by the lawyer of the NDC regional chairman, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, indicated that the claim that his client took $800,000 from the said businessman, Toh You Kang, as payment for a cable-supply contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana that never materialised, is false.
It indicated that Toh You Kang, who is currently in the custody of security authorities, rather defrauded Ashie Moore and his business partners of about $3 million.
“The suspect is alleged to have defrauded Mr Ashie Moore and his partners of $3 million. The suspect is also being investigated by the Economic Crime Office for allegedly stealing $2.8 million from Mr Ashie Moore and partners.
“A petition has been submitted to the Attorney General for the docket to be taken from the police, since it is beyond the threshold of the Police. It is an absolute falsehood that an amount of $800,000 has been paid to Mr Ashie Moore. The suspect rather swindled Mr Ashie Moore and his partners and caused damage to the businesses of Mr Ashie Moore and his partners,” parts of the statement issued on June 28, 2025, read.
Toh You Kang, who was named as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of NSG Group, in an application filed at the High Court in Accra, accused the NDC regional chairman of taking $800,000 for a cable-supply contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana.
In the writ filed on June 27, 2025, which has been sighted by GhanaWeb, the Singaporean businessman said that he paid $800,000 to Ashie Moore between 2023 and 2024 as payment for an ECG contract Moore had apparently secured, worth millions of dollars, for the supply of electric cables.
You Kang, in his application, also accused the NDC regional chairman of human rights abuses.
He claimed that he came to Ghana at the request of Ashie Moore, only to end up being subjected to abuse, threats, and blackmail.
Read the full statement by Ashie Moore’s lawyer below:
RE: ASHIE MOORE IN TROUBLE AGAIN; SUED FOR $2.2 MILLION
Our attention has been drawn to a story written without an author.
In as much as such stories do not require our attention since it is timorous on the part of the author to omit his or her name, we wish to set the records straight.
1. The suspect, Tou You Kang, is on remand based on a complaint made by the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore on the offence of defrauding by false pretense at the Greater Accra Regional Command.
2. The suspect is alleged to have defrauded Mr. Ashie Moore and his partners of $3 million.
3. The suspect is also being investigated by the Economic Crime Office for allegedly stealing $2.8 million from Mr. Ashie Moore and partners.
4. A petition has been submitted to the Attorney General for the docket to be taken from the Police since it is beyond the threshold of the Police.
5. It is an absolute falsehood that an amount of $800,000 has been paid to Mr. Ashie Moore.
6. The suspect rather swindled Mr Ashie Moore and his partners and caused damage to the businesses of Mr Ashie Moore and his partners.
7. Mr. Ashie Moore has never taken any performance fees from the suspect. The suspect rather feeds on the pocket of Mr. Ashie Moore.
8. Mr. Ashie Moore never took the passport of the suspect and has neither beaten nor robbed the suspect of his money.
9. All issues concerning the suspect are being handled by the Police, and we trust the Police to act professionally.
10. Perpetrators peddling falsehoods to tarnish the impeccable reputation of Mr. Ashie Moore will surely be fished out and legal actions will be taken against them.
END.
Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Esq.
Lawyer for Mr. Emmanuel Ashie Moore
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Sam George hopes to reduce DStv subscription fees with his engagement with operators
The Minister of Communication, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that he has begun discussions with the managers of Digital Satellite Television (DStv), owned by MultiChoice, regarding their subscription pricing.
He indicated that he met with the Country Manager and Board Chair of MultiChoice Ghana to address issues related to their operations and the way forward.
The Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament (MP) disclosed that he has instructed them to return with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MultiChoice Africa to continue the discussions.
“This afternoon, I invited the Country Manager and Board Chair of MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv. After my initial engagement, I have directed them to come back next Thursday, July 3, 2025, with the Group CEO of MultiChoice Africa,” he wrote on X on June 27, 2025.
Sam George explained that the meeting is aimed at ensuring that the company’s pricing structure aligns with Ghana’s regulatory standards.
He promised to keep the public updated on the engagements and expressed hope for a positive outcome that would ease the financial burden on Ghanaian subscribers.
“The meeting aims to ensure that MultiChoice Ghana aligns its pricing strategy with Ghana’s economic realities, complies with regulatory requirements, and takes immediate steps to curb revenue loss. The public will be apprised of the outcome of the meeting next week,” he noted.
This development follows growing criticism from some Ghanaian DStv subscribers over high subscription fees, especially amid the current economic challenges.
Read the tweet below:
This afternoon, I invited the Country Manager and Board Chair of MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DSTV.
After my initial engagement, I have directed them to come back next week Thursday, July 3, 2025 with the Group CEO of MultiChoice Africa.
The meeting is aimed at ensuring that… pic.twitter.com/6dLBcLjDWg
— Sam ‘Dzata’ George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) June 27, 2025
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Mohammed Kudus is fonfd of making donations to teams and students when the season ends
Ghana international Mohammed Kudus will donate football boots and equipment to players at the Monday Stars community match, scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Kanda Cluster of Schools.
The event, which kicks off at 4:00 pm, is part of the West Ham United midfielder’s #KudusDream giveback initiative, in partnership with global sports brand Skechers.
The highlight of the event is an exhibition match between Arah XI and Razark World Best XI, which is expected to draw football lovers from across Accra.
As with previous stops on Kudus’ homecoming program, the match will be accompanied by a donation exercise focused on supporting grassroots football.
Kits, training gear, and Skechers boots will be distributed to young players in the community, reinforcing Kudus’ pledge to uplift aspiring talent.
This Monday Stars showdown comes just hours after Kudus’ visit to the Nima Cluster of Schools, where he donated educational materials and interacted with pupils.
The event also follows a similar outreach at the BAZAKI Football Tournament held at Kawukudi Park the previous day.
Kudus’ ongoing support for youth development in Ghana has earned widespread praise.
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Ellen Daaku urges Chief Justice Torkornoo to expose individuals pressuring her to resign.
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communication Team, Ellen Ama Daaku, has suggested that suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo should publicly name and shame individuals allegedly threatening her to resign amid ongoing impeachment proceedings.
In a powerful show of civic leadership and intergenerational collaboration, the Bright Future Alliance (TBFA), under the leadership of Executive Director Mr. Bright Ofori, successfully hosted the 2025 African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit at the University of Ghana.
Held under the theme “Breaking the Chains of Corruption: Empowering the Next Generation for a Brighter Tomorrow through Good Governance,” the summit convened key political figures, civil society leaders, legal experts, academics, youth representatives, and media professionals from across Africa to chart a bold path toward a corruption-free future.
Delivering the opening address, Mr. Bright Ofori emphasized the importance of a two-pronged strategy in the fight against corruption: prosecution and prevention. While acknowledging the role of law enforcement and judicial processes, he made a strong case for long-term solutions through civic and moral education.
“We must start early—educating children in basic schools, universities, and even at home. Creating awareness about corruption from a tender age will shape values, change behaviour, and rebuild our culture from the ground up,” he stated.
Mr. Ofori called for African countries to re-examine their education systems, particularly civic education, which he believes is crucial in producing a generation resistant to corruption before they assume public office. “At The Bright Future Alliance, our focus is on building a corruption-resistant generation—before they ever touch public office,” he said.
He further endorsed lifestyle audits for politicians and public officials, urging citizens to adopt social sanctioning as a cultural accountability tool. “I am also calling for citizens to adopt social sanctioning. It is a strong weapon any serious society uses to control behaviour and enforce norms,” he stressed.
The Special Guest of Honour, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, delivered an inspiring address that resonated strongly with the audience.
“Corruption is not just about stolen money. It robs us of our dignity; it steals from our hospitals, our schools, our roads, and our future,” he declared. “It distorts development, undermines democracy, and deepens inequality.”
Speaker Bagbin reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to integrity and accountability, announcing the launch of two significant initiatives: the National Integrity Awards, which will recognize individuals and institutions demonstrating exceptional transparency and honesty in public service; and the Vulture Awards, which will highlight the most egregious acts of corruption in governance and administration.
“Young people are not future leaders—you are already leading today,” the Speaker remarked, announcing that youth representatives would be included in the planning and decision-making committees for both awards. He also praised TBFA’s efforts, saying, “This summit is timely, relevant, and driven by the very group whose future is most at risk—the youth.”
Representing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mr. Albert Akurugu, Director of Asset Recovery and Management, delivered a speech on behalf of the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng. He highlighted the OSP’s continued mission to enforce accountability and urged Ghanaians to support the independence of anti-corruption institutions.
He further noted that the OSP’s Youth Against Corruption (YAC) initiative had already engaged over 10,000 young people across the country to build awareness and develop young anti-corruption champions. “We are open and willing to collaborate with civil society organisations like TBFA in advancing this shared vision,” he said.
A major highlight of the summit was a vibrant panel discussion moderated by renowned journalist Ms. Judith Brown of TV3. The panel brought together respected voices including:
Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah – Chairman, National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Prof. Seidu Alidu – Head of Political Science Department, University of Ghana
Mr. Martin Kpebu – Private Legal Practitioner
Mr. David Hundeyin – Investigative Journalist
Mr. Bright Ofori – Executive Director, TBFA & Member, UNODC Youth Advisory Board
The discussion tackled pressing issues such as systemic corruption, weak governance structures, and civic apathy. Mr. Asiedu Nketiah made a strong case for institutional reform: “If we are serious about fighting corruption, then we must separate the Office of the Attorney-General from the Ministry of Justice. That is the true path to independence and fairness in prosecution.”
He emphasized the role of leadership in driving change. “Everything rises and falls on leadership. No amount of policy will work if the leadership lacks the courage and integrity to enforce it,” he added.
In a memorable moment, Speaker Bagbin joined TBFA executives to unveil two new anti-corruption initiatives:
Corporations Against Corruption (CAC) – A nationwide campaign starting in Ghana that targets corporate ethics in both public and private sectors. The initiative promotes ethical business practices, anti-corruption training for staff, and accountability in procurement and corporate governance.
Lawyers for Good Causes (L4GC) – A pro bono legal support project for activists, civil society organizations, and individuals advocating for justice, transparency, and institutional reform. It aims to protect changemakers from legal intimidation and ensure their voices are not silenced.
As the summit drew to a close, TBFA’s Communications Lead, Mr. Frank Quaye, delivered a passionate message: “This is not the end. This is a beginning. We must break the chains of corruption and rebuild a continent that thrives on integrity, fairness, and courage.”
The 2025 African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit has been widely hailed as a transformative event—one that signals a shift in momentum toward bold, youth-led solutions in Africa’s anti-corruption journey. With a new generation of committed voices stepping forward, the message is clear: the time to act is now.
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Jemima Okang Addae
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The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has commenced the distribution of newly produced membership ID cards, developed in collaboration with Margins Group.
In a statement issued on June 27, the association urged members who have yet to submit their personal details to do so promptly to facilitate the production of their cards.
“Members whose cards have been printed will be contacted directly by the National Organising Secretary, Dominic Hlordzi, to arrange for collection,” the statement read.
Mr Hlordzi added that the Association expects to receive an additional consignment of printed cards soon to continue with the distribution process.
The GJA reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all members receive their new ID cards as swiftly as possible.
Go Circular Ghana aimed to reduce the prevalence of single-use plastics (SUPs)
After three years of targeted action against plastic waste, the Go Circular Ghana project has officially wrapped up.
The project, implemented by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), brought together key players from government, business, and civil society in a final event that celebrated the initiative’s achievements and called for scale-up.
This marks a major milestone in Ghana’s efforts to combat plastic pollution and transition toward a circular economy.
From its inception, Go Circular Ghana aimed to reduce the prevalence of single-use plastics (SUPs) and strengthen sustainable practices.
At the project’s close, stakeholders emphasized that its impact speaks louder than intentions.
“Reducing plastic waste is not only possible, but also already happening,” organisers said in a statement. “The project leaves behind scalable tools, business innovations, and cross-sector partnerships that now call for broader adoption.”
The project consisted of three flagship interventions designed to address plastic pollution through both policy and grassroots action.
A detailed Roadmap to Phase Down Single-Use Plastics was developed. The roadmap, which focused on the supermarket, retail, hospitality, and food and beverage industries, was created through close consultation with stakeholders.
“It serves as a practical guide to align Ghana’s plastic reduction efforts across sectors,” the statement explained.
Additionally, the project included a Voluntary Pact, signed by eight businesses, pledging to cut their single-use plastic use by half by 2030. Among the pact’s successes was a massive national media campaign dubbed “Bag the Habit of Single-Use Plastic,” which reached over 20 million Ghanaians through radio, TV, and billboards with the slogan: “Be part of the solution and not the pollution!”
“A pilot at one supermarket chain encouraged more than 1,000 customers to switch to reusable bags,” organisers noted, citing a 20% bag return rate as a sign of growing consumer readiness.
The project also launched a Business Development Programme for SMEs in the food and catering sector.
Through collaboration with Impact Footprints Africa, businesses were supported to adopt more sustainable, culturally rooted alternatives, including the packaging of foods.
“This initiative targeted plastic reduction at the grassroots level,” the project team said, adding that it encouraged a return to local, low-waste practices.
While the project’s conclusion marks the end of one chapter, stakeholders insist the work must continue.
“Plastic reduction is no longer just a commitment, it’s a demonstrated path forward,” the statement read. “Let’s keep the momentum going.”
About Go Circular
The Go Circular program is a global effort supporting partner countries to adopt circular economy practices by scaling innovations and building partnerships.
In Ghana, the focus has been on reducing single-use plastics through policy development, public awareness campaigns, and business collaboration.
Implemented by GIZ, the project forms part of Germany’s broader development cooperation strategy in Ghana, which spans over 50 programs addressing energy, job creation, climate resilience, and governance.
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The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will embark on a two-day official visit to Ghana from July 2 to July 3, 2025.
In a statement released by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister of Government Communications, the visit underscores the warm and longstanding relations between Ghana and India. It also emphasizes both nations’ commitment to enhancing their strategic partnership.
The itinerary for Prime Minister Modi’s visit includes a bilateral meeting with President John Mahama at the Presidency, where the two leaders will engage in discussions aimed at bolstering cooperation across multiple sectors such as trade, investment, agriculture, technology, education, healthcare, and energy.
Additionally, they will address regional and global issues of mutual interest. A key aspect of the visit will be the signing of several bilateral agreements designed to strengthen cooperation frameworks between the two countries. This will be followed by a joint press conference featuring remarks from both leaders.
President Mahama will also host a State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Modi and his delegation.
The upcoming visit according to the press statement is anticipated to deepen bilateral ties, promote economic collaboration, and reinforce the friendship between the peoples of Ghana and India.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has denied reports suggesting he has been sued over a $2.2 million claim, insisting that instead he is a victim of a massive fraud allegedly perpetrated by a Singaporean national.
In a statement issued by his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Mr. Moore dismissed the claims as “falsehoods” and confirmed that the individual at the centre of the dispute, identified as Toh You Kang, is currently on remand.
According to the statement, Ashie Moore and his business partners filed a complaint with the Greater Accra Regional Police Command accusing Mr. Kang of defrauding them of about $3 million under false pretences. Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is also reportedly investigating separate claims that Mr. Kang stole an additional $2.8 million from the group.
“There is no truth to reports that Mr Ashie Moore has received any payment of $800,000 from the suspect,” the statement said.
It added: “In fact, it is Mr Kang who swindled Mr Ashie Moore and his partners, causing significant harm to their businesses.”
The legal team has petitioned the Attorney General to take over the case, citing its magnitude as beyond the remit of the police. Mr. Moore has also denied online claims that he extorted money, seized Mr. Kang’s passport, or assaulted him, describing them as baseless and defamatory.
Meanwhile, Foshan Yuejiaxin Wire & Cable Co., Ltd., a Chinese company headquartered in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, has issued a public disclaimer backing Ashie Moore’s claims. In the document, the company accuses Toh You Kang of defrauding them of several million dollars through transactions across Asia and Africa—specifically in Ghana.
The company confirmed that Mr. Kang is facing multiple charges of fraud in Ghana, and affirmed that both their funds and those of Ashie Moore were misappropriated under the guise of legitimate business transactions.
“We hereby reaffirm our full support for Mr Emmanuel Ashie Moore in his pursuit of justice and the resolution of this matter to its logical and lawful conclusion,” the statement, signed by Managing Director Liang Liubing, read.
The company further disclosed that it is cooperating fully with Ghanaian authorities and has provided documentation and official statements to support the ongoing investigation.
Mr. Moore has vowed to pursue legal action against anyone attempting to tarnish his reputation with what he describes as a coordinated smear campaign.
Ananzo (L) and Davido (R)
Ghanaian music promoter Eugene Ananzo Junior, popularly known as Ananzo, has described the $5,000 he received from Nigerian musician Davido as life-changing.
In an interview with Headless YouTuber on June 24, 2025, Ananzo responded to comments from X users who claimed the money was not significant and could not be considered life-changing.
The amount, equivalent to a little over GH¢50,000, was given to him by Davido in appreciation for his efforts in promoting the singer’s song “With You,” which features Omah Lay.
Addressing the criticism, Ananzo explained that the money meant everything to him, especially considering his background and the struggles he has faced.
He emphasised that where he comes from, it would take years of hard work to earn that amount.
Ananzo, who is widely known as the “Washing Bay Promoter” because of his experience working as a car washer, said people from privileged homes may not understand the impact such a gesture could have on someone like him.
He added that Davido’s gift would go a long way in supporting his dreams.
“Where I’m coming from, to see GH¢50,000, you would have to work for about four to seven years to be able to say, ‘This is mine.’ So for me, $5,000 is everything. It’s life-changing money for someone from the streets. It would take so long to gather that kind of money. Those saying it’s not life-changing, I don’t know where they are coming from, maybe they are Dbees,” Ananzo said.
Headless: Some people are saying Ghc50,000 is not Life-Changing money. What does Ghc 50K mean to you??https://t.co/XxiT3pS7AV
Ananzo: pic.twitter.com/1f2whhNQA7
— Headless YouTuber (@HeadlessYouTube) June 25, 2025
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