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By Leo Nelson Dr. Gabriel Kwamigah-Atokple (Chief Tanko), Volta region’s member of the Council of State, has on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, accompanied His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, on a working visit to the Volta Region. The visit to Fuveme in the Anloga District was to inspect communities affected by recent tidal waves and engage residents on both immediate relief and long-term coastal protection measures, allowing the President and his team to better appreciate the realities on the ground and tailor interventions that directly impact livelihoods. On the sidelines of the visit, Dr. Kwamigah-Atokple had the privilege of interacting briefly…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has visited Fuveme in the Volta Region to inspect communities affected by recent tidal waves and engage residents on both immediate relief and long-term coastal protection measures. He noted that the area falls under the World Bank-supported West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA), a $150 million initiative aimed at addressing coastal erosion and tidal wave impacts across vulnerable communities. The President assured residents that the project, currently at the design stage, will soon move into implementation, including the construction of sea defence systems, groynes, and ecosystem restoration measures such as coconut tree…

By Leo Nelson National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called for thorough investigations into fire outbreaks affecting state institutions, warning that possible acts of sabotage must not be ignored. Speaking during the party’s Thank You Tour in the Upper East Region, Asiedu Nketiah urged party supporters and state authorities to remain vigilant and treat every suspicious fire incident seriously. According to him, Ghana has previously witnessed politically sensitive incidents involving power challenges and institutional disruptions, making it important to rule out deliberate attempts to destabilise the current administration. Asiedu Nketiah suggested that recent incidents could…

Africa’s expanding domestic capital base, now estimated at more than $4 trillion, is failing to translate into large-scale job creation and industrial growth, according to a new report by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The report, titled The Africa We Build: From Capital to Systems, argues that while financial resources across the continent have grown significantly, they remain poorly allocated and inadequately channelled into productive sectors. As a result, Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment, weak industrialisation, and persistent infrastructure deficits. According to the AFC, the issue is no longer a shortage of capital but a systemic failure in…

By Leo Nelson The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has officially commissioned the SHEA 2026 conference, with strong support from the 24-Hour Economy and the Accelerated Export Development Secretariates, aligning with the vision of the Global Shea Alliance. The Vice President noted the growth of the Alliance since its inception under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama in 2011. The organization has grown from a small group of 48 members into a network of over 900 participants across the continent. Professor Opoku Agyemang described the shea sector as vital to the economy. She noted that shea butter remains…

Deputy Spokesperson for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, has criticised the government’s handling of the energy sector, arguing that ongoing power outages suggest that “dumsor”, rather than the proposed 24-hour economy, is what is currently operating in shifts across the country. Speaking on Joy News’ AM Show on Wednesday, April 29, Dr Amoakoh faulted the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition for what she described as a lack of visible progress, particularly regarding the widely promoted Green Transition agenda. “We haven’t seen anything about the Green Transition,” she stated, questioning whether there…

…Hails GH¢120m Housing Donation By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Deputy Minister of Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi has categorically repudiated what he termed “false and malicious” reports alleging that military lands have been ceded to businessman Ibrahim Mahama for private development. In a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Mr. Genfi was unequivocal: “I wish to firmly dismiss and ignore any false and malicious reports suggesting that military lands have been given to the President’s brother to develop. That story is completely untrue.” The Deputy Minister clarified that the project at the center of the controversy is a strategic redevelopment…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Ministry of Energy has issued a robust defense of sector minister John Abdulai Jinapor, dismissing calls for his resignation as “baseless” and “politically motivated” amid what it describes as concerted efforts to stabilize and revitalize Ghana’s energy supply. The rebuttal follows demands from the Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, April 28, that the Minister vacate his post over persistent challenges in the energy sector, citing recent intermittent power outages in parts of the country as evidence of failed leadership. According to the Minority, the erratic electricity supply warrants a change at the helm of the Ministry.…

A report by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has exonerated Sesi-Edem Company Limited and its directors, including Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, of any criminal wrongdoing in connection with a disputed $14.315 million gold transaction. According to the report, investigators found no incriminating evidence against the company in relation to a contract tied to the transaction, despite ongoing probes into allegations of defrauding by false pretences under Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The case stems from a petition filed on December 18, 2025, by Lithur and Brew on behalf of TAVEST…

By Leo Nelson President of the Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA), William Edem Kumah, on Tuesday April 28, paid a courtesy call on the Volta region’s member of the Council of State HE Gabriel Kwamigah-Atokple. The visit was to express the association’s appreciation for Gabriel Kwamigah-Atokple’s work in the Volta Region and to discuss the development, health, and the future of cancer care in the Volta region. President Kumah reflected on the impactful work CEANA has undertaken over the past 25 years in Eweland. He identified the lack of a strong maintenance culture as one of the…