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– Bryan Acheampong Arrogantly Cuts Wontumi Down to Size at NPP Meeting The internal squabbles for the soul of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have once again spilled into the public, six months after a humiliating defeat landed them in opposition. The latest drama, a public humiliation, unfolded at a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Monday, July 14th, with Bryan Acheampong, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abetifi, taking center stage. In a stunning display of arrogance, Acheampong, a presidential hopeful, reportedly silenced Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, in front of the entire council. Accounts…

EOCO Closes in on Church Amidst Life-style Audit Accra – The noose appears to be tightening around self-proclaimed evangelist, Evangelist Mama Pat, popularly known as Agradaa, as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) reportedly moves to shut down her controversial church. This seismic development comes in the wake of a torrent of grave allegations, including financial impropriety, misappropriation of funds, and suspected fraudulent activity swirling around her religious empire. FrontPage Africa investigations reveal that EOCO’s decisive action stems from a burgeoning number of complaints filed by concerned citizens and former congregants. These complaints paint a damning picture of financial…

… EOCO Launches Probe The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has unleashed its hounds, setting its sights on two high-ranking figures within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) amidst explosive allegations of illegal mining and taskforce thuggery. This bombshell probe targets none other than NDC Vice Chairman Yakubu Abanga and the party’s National Organizer, Joseph Yamin. The dragnet was cast following a direct order from no less than the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine. In a blistering letter dated July 15, 2025, Dr. Ayine pulled no punches, demanding EOCO “initiate investigations into suspected illegal mining activities…

Energy Minister John Jinapor has unveiled a massive scandal, exposing how the previous Akufo-Addo administration allegedly squandered a colossal $227 million on shady contracts within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The bombshell announcement came during a press conference on Wednesday, where Jinapor detailed a series of grave financial mismanagement issues inherited from the previous government. As part of a new “Government Accountability Series,” the minister announced that the ECG Board has taken the drastic step of canceling a staggering 202 contracts totaling over $227 million, £1.17 million, and €4.08 million. “The ECG Board has sanctioned the total cancellation of…

Get ready for a major shake-up in how deceased loved ones are handled. The Mortuaries and Funeral Facility Agency (MoFFA) Board is not mincing words: if you’re caught publicly displaying dead bodies or turning funerals into a circus, you could face arrest and prosecution. This stern warning comes directly from MoFFA Board Chairman and Senior Pathologist, Dr. Ernest Boakye. Speaking exclusively to The New Republic (TNR) after the Board’s inauguration in Accra, Dr. Boakye made it clear that MoFFA, in collaboration with the police, will soon enforce the law with an iron fist. “There are too many concerns about how…

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the President of Ghana, has ordered an immediate halt to the provision of fuel allowances to political appointees nationwide. According to the government’s insiders, the move is aimed at curbing public expenditure. This directive, disclosed in an official statement released on July 15, 2025, and endorsed by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, marks a significant shift in governmental policy. The decision is part of a wider strategy by the administration to rein in spending and redirect resources towards vital sectors and priority development projects. President Mahama stressed the…

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is set to collaborate with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector through a major boost in agribusiness investment and development. This was disclosed during a working visit by Kyle Kelhofer, IFC Senior Manager for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, to the Chief Executive Officer of MiDA, Mr. Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould. The meeting centered on strategic partnerships aimed at unlocking the potential of key agricultural enclaves across the country. Briefing the IFC official, Mr. Mould highlighted MiDA’s ongoing efforts in developing three major agricultural economic enclaves located in Kasunya, Oti, and Afram…

July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of nearly all African countries, effective immediately, with exceptions only for Libya and Somalia due to security concerns. This decision builds on Kenya’s January 2025 policy, which initially allowed visa-free entry for stays up to 60 days but required pre-authorization through an ETA. By fully removing these barriers, Kenya has set a powerful precedent, becoming the first major African nation to truly open its…

In recent discussions surrounding the potential sale of Azumah Resources, a prominent gold exploration and mining company, a critical issue has emerged: the proposed demand for a change in the transactional value for the sale of 100% of Azumah Resources. This demand is based on fluctuating gold prices and seeks to adjust the sale price accordingly. However, such a stance is both unjustified and impractical, given the inherent complexities of mineral asset valuation, especially for a company yet to commence full-scale operations. The Fallacy of Using Current Gold Prices as a Benchmark Gold prices are notoriously volatile, influenced by global…

In a bid to accelerate the socio-cultural development of Somé, the Traditional Council has launched the 2025 Sométutuza under the theme, “consolidating peace and unity for socio-cultural and economic development in the Somé Traditional Area.” Sométutuza, also known as the Somé Festival, is an annual celebration of the Chiefs and People of the Somè Traditional Area, in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region. It was instituted in 1976 during the reign of Torgbiga Hor II, then Paramount Chief of the Somé Traditional Area. The festival commemorates the migration of the forefathers to their present settlement in the 17th…