Author: Gifty Boateng

Tributes continue to pour following the unexpected demise of one of Ghana’s music icons, Charles Kojo Fosu, which occurred yesterday Saturday July 26. Affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, the highlife legend and songwriter, died at the Bank Hospital, at Cantonments in Accra, following a brief illness at 60 years. Counsel for the Fosu Family, Baba Jamal &Associates, Fati Ali Yalleh, Esq, confirmed the incident in a statement. “With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu Family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26,…

One of Ghana’s greatest highlfe legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba has passed on to glory at age 60. The unfortunate news occurred on Saturday July 26, 2025 at the Bank Hospital at Cantonments in Accra, after a short illness.  Counsel for the Fosu Family, Baba Jamal &Associates, Fati Ali Yalleh, Esq, confirmed the incident in a statement. “With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu Family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness.” The…

The appointment of Ghanaian-South Korean, Kojo Choi, has rattled feathers compelling a fierce critic of President John Dramani Mahama, to confess his admiration for him. Fadi Samih Davvousi, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and close associate of former president Akufo-Addo, especially during his opposition days, has expressed amazement at the choice of Kojo Choi by the president to South Korea. In his view, the the decision was a well thought through one and worth applauding, considering that, against all odds, the president opted for someone his predecessor would have declined to appoint. “I congratulate Mr Choi on…

President John Mahama, has released the second batch of ambassadors for various countries, including that of Haruna Atta, a veteran journalist.  But his appointment to the same Namibia during the president’s first term is not what many are talking about but rather the one making waves is that of Kojo Choi, a South Korean born. The businessman who has lived most of his life in Ghana, is being sent to his home country, North Korea as Ghana’s representative. For some, this is a welcoming news, describing it as masterstroke on the part of the president, indicating it can boast and…

Despite painting an impressive economic image, Dr Ato Baah Forson, the Minister for Finance is urging caution, saying the country ‘is not out of the woods yet’. According to him, more remains to be done to bring the economy back on full track indicating that it will be premature to start celebrating about the gains made at the moment. As a manager of the economy, the minister said there is hope in sight and was hopeful that they will be about to find their way to the right path. “We are not out of the woods yet. It would be…

Finance and Economic Planning Minister Dr Ato Baah Forson, has made light the boycott of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) from the mid-year budget presentation. According to the Minister, the NPP MPs left the chamber before his presentation because they have come to the realization that, a competent government is at the helm of affairs. He said the minority is clearly aware that the government is one that is performing and so could not sit and listen to the gains that have been achieved so far.  On Thursday July 24, 2025.the Minister was in the house…

The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson is expected in Parliament to present the mid-year budget today Thursday July 2025, to consolidate the gains made so far. It is the second time the minister will be in the august house to speak to the nation on the economy, after presenting the main budget earlier this year. Ahead of the mandatory exercise performed on behalf of the president, businesses are upbeat especially at a time most of the macroeconomic indicators appear to be pointing to the right direction. Barely 7 months after taking office, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, has…

As part of efforts to give back to society, in a very practical manner, the African-American Association of Ghana (AAAG) using the African STEM Academy platform, has impacted knowledge into pupils of Mamprobi Basic 4 in Accra. The one-day programme climaxed this year’s Juneteenth celebration commemorated every June to mark slave emancipation in Texas in the year 1863 in the United States of America (USA). On the day, pupils studying Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through the African STEM Academy, were empowered through innovative activities aimed at helping navigate life’s journey. The pupils, who have been studying with the…

The First Lordina Mahama is continuing her act of service and kindness to mankind as she has donated medical supplies and other equipment to the Techiman North constituency in the Bono East Region. The donation, made personally by the wife of the president, was a gesture from her Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) the Lordina Foundation, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in the area. The items presented included Hospital and Theatre Beds, Delivery Beds, Incubators, Theatre Lights, Phototherapy Machines, Baby Scales, Syringes and Gloves and Trolleys. Others were Wheelchairs, Commodes, Baby Cots, Baby Carts, Medical Screens, Baby Baths, Bedside Cabinets, and Overhead…

The cost of the controversial national cathedral, a personal pledge by former President Akufo-Addo to God, has shockingly ballooned from $58 million to $97 million. The additional $39 million, is an outstanding cost lying in the books expected to be paid to the contractors, Sir David Adjaye and Associates. The project, located at the heart of the national capital, Ridge in Accra, it has also emerged suffers litany of payment discrepancies, infractions and procurement breaches, needing a forensic audit. These concerns were raised when Minister for Government Communications and spokesperson to the president, Felix Kwakye Ofosu provided update on audit…