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By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is poised to stage a high-stakes protest today, Wednesday, April 22, in Sunyani, a mobilization expected to amplify political tensions across the Bono Region. Dubbed the “Yen Suro Ahunahuna Demo” an Akan expression meaning “We are not afraid of intimidation” The demonstration is projected to draw a formidable contingent of party faithful, sympathizers, and concerned residents from across the region. The protest was triggered by the arrest of the Sunyani East Communications Officer of the party, Abubakar Yakubu, widely known as Baba Amando. Party officials assert that his detention has ignited apprehension…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Ghana Scholarships Authority has declared the commencement of applications for its Local Tertiary Scholarship Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic year, a strategic intervention designed to underwrite the education of “academically gifted but financially challenged Ghanaian students who have secured admission into accredited tertiary institutions within the country.” In an official communiqué signed by Director-General Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei and released on Monday, April 20, the Authority confirmed that the application portal was activated on Monday, 20th April 2026 and will be deactivated on Wednesday, 20th May 2026. It issued a firm caveat that “late submissions will not…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Gomoa East District Assembly in the Central Region is courting investors to back the creation of a dedicated “Gomoa White Salt Board” to regulate and optimize the district’s vast, underutilized salt deposits. Despite an abundance of indigenous salt, the district lacks a formal regulatory body akin to the Gold Board, a gap District Chief Executive Margaret Naana Ackom says must be closed to unlock economic and industrial value. In an exclusive interview with Onua News marking her first year in office, Madam Ackom made a compelling case for institutionalizing the sector. “We have GoldBod in Ghana,…

The public audit system is under scrutiny after a payroll audit error wrongly linked GH¢427.9 million in unearned salary payments to an individual, before later correcting the figure. The Audit Service of Ghana said the amount, initially associated with Frank Oliver Kpodo in media reports, was the result of a “transpositional error” in its nationwide payroll audit covering January 2023 to June 2025. In a statement dated April 21, the Office of the Auditor-General of Ghana clarified that the GH¢427.9 million figure relates instead to the Ministry of Education, covering 3,476 unaccounted staff identified during the audit. “We offer our…

By Oscar Akaba The first time I was introduced to systems thinking at IPMC, I learned a simple but powerful principle: every system has inputs, processes, and outputs—and more importantly, consequences. Not all consequences are visible at the design stage. Some only emerge when the system meets real life. Today, as artificial intelligence rapidly enters the domain of goods classification and valuation in customs operations, I find myself returning to that lesson. What appears efficient on paper may carry hidden costs in practice. And increasingly, I am confronted with a troubling question: are we about to rob Peter to pay…

By Philip Antoh A leading Member of the United Party (UP), Hopeson Adorye has predicted the total collapse of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) before the next general elections in 2028. While interacting with journalists in Accra, the former member of the party outlined his views on the current political direction and that of the United Party. He argued that the NPP lacks the positive mindset needed to drive genuine national growth and sustainable development for Ghanaians. According to him, the party has reached the end of its political life cycle due to poor leadership and unfulfilled promises to the…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Obuasi Prison has taken a significant step to ensure self-sufficiency and inmate well-being with the launch of its first-ever aquaculture project. This marks a major transformation moment in the prison. The strategy was put in place to expand food production within the prison while equipping inmates with valuable agricultural skills. The project was started with 1,000 fish fingerlings, comprising 500 tilapia and 500 catfish. These fingerlings were put into two newly constructed ponds inside the prison premises. These species were carefully selected for their adaptability to the local climate and their high nutritional value, making them…

By Gifty Boateng The Paramount Queen of the Wassa Fiase Traditional Area, Nana Abena Kunadjoa, has called for peaceful coexistence and community-focused operations as Engineers and Planners Limited takes over the Damang Mine. Speaking at the official handover ceremony of the concession, she urged the company to go beyond mining activities and deliver tangible benefits to host communities, welcoming the new operators following their successful bid. “As you take full responsibility, I remind you that your role goes beyond mining. Our communities look forward to real development, empowerment opportunities for our youth, improved healthcare and growth for local business. I…

By Leo Nelson In the ongoing trial of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu Boahene, the High Court has rejected an attempt by the defence to introduce a controversial financial document during cross-examination proceedings. The ruling, delivered on Monday, April 20, 2026, marks yet another procedural setback for the defence in a case that continues to draw public attention over allegations of financial impropriety involving state funds. Background to the Proceedings Kwabena Adu Boahene, former head of the NSB, is standing trial in connection with what has been described as a cybersecurity software scandal. He is alleged to…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Court of Appeal has rebuffed a renewed attempt by lawyers for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to stall his subsisting criminal trial at the High Court over the Samreboi mining case, scuttling efforts to suspend proceedings pending the determination of an interlocutory appeal. The application prayed the appellate court to interdict the trial while it adjudicates a challenge to an antecedent ruling by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay. That ruling had directed Chairman Wontumi to open his defence against allegations that he countenanced unauthorised mining operations on his Samreboi concession. His legal team had postulated…