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Security Consultant, Richard Kumadoe has raised fresh concerns about Ghana’s ongoing struggle with illegal mining, warning that entrenched political and business interests continue to undermine national efforts to resolve the menace. He argued that while illegal mining poses significant national security and environmental risks, the dominance of political calculations has crippled enforcement and stalled progress. “If you take away the political interest and leave the national security interest, you will be able to deal with it as quickly as possible. But the political interest is what is driving this issue about galamsey and the ineffectiveness, as to which we are…

…Exposes Akuffo Addo’s Incompetence. A renowned economist and senior member of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Kwame Pianim, has stated that former President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo’s and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicators have no moral right to criticise or mount pressure on the ruling government to fight the galamsey menace. According to him, in eight years Akufo-Addo and his NPP party failed to properly deal with the problem so in just six months you want somebody to fight it, ‘this is not fair,’ he stated. Mr. Pianim plainly stated, ‘Akufo-Addo was in power for 8 years and what…

In a touching display of empathy, President John Dramani Mahama has extended a compassionate hand to the grieving families of the tragic Obogu accident victims by donating an impressive sum of GH₵100,000. The ghastly incident, which took place near Juaso on July 28, 2025, involved the youth wing of the Saviour Church of Ghana who were returning from a church-related event. The devastating crash resulted in multiple fatalities, plunging the entire Obogu community and neighboring areas into profound grief. President Mahama, offering his deepest condolences to the families of the 16 deceased members of the Obogu Saviour Church of Ghana,…

Kofi Osafo Marfo, Ex-Board Officials, Lawyer Kwame Gyan and Others Implicated. Ex-officials of Cal Bank, and Directors of a shady company called IBISTEK have been implicated in a web of corruption involving a USD$100 million loan scandal that now poses a significant threat to the worker’s pension fund. This scandal has ensnared former board members of CalBank and certain management members of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), which holds a 33 percent stake in the bank. The individuals in question stand accused of receiving bribes and engaging in coercive tactics in a loan agreement that resulted in…

-Afoko, Buckman Slams ‘Fake Reconciliation. -Brand the Party as a ‘Use and Dump Machine’. The recent directive by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding a general amnesty has sparked controversy and criticism from various quarters. The decision, aimed at restoring unity by reconciling with suspended or estranged members, is now being denounced as biased, handpicked, and lacking sincerity. The NPP, under the leadership of Acting National Chairman Danquah Smith Buttey, announced the general amnesty to welcome back members currently suspended or undergoing disciplinary actions. The announcement came after an Emergency National Council meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, with…

…as Flagbearer Nomination Propaganda Backfires. In a twist of events following the nomination form picking for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s NPP presidential primary campaign, shocking revelations have come to light regarding the supposed payment for the forms. Contrary to earlier claims by the Bawumia team, reports suggest that alleged constituency youth organizers did not contribute their own funds for the forms. Instead, they allegedly received payments ranging from GHS500 to GHS5000 each for staging to be bankrollers of the failed 2024 NPP flagbearer. Furthermore, concerns have been raised over the authenticity of the organizers, with some identified as mechanic apprentices rather…

AG Slams Shadow Plea. Suspended Chief Justice Essaba Torkonoo’s desperate attempt to reclaim her judicial throne faced a major setback today as Ghana’s Attorney General engaged in a fiery showdown with UK legal authorities over the controversial case. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine stood firm against pressures from the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Association of Lawyers, adamantly rejecting their call to reinstate the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Essaba Torkornoo. In a robust response, Dr. Ayine asserted that the government had followed due process in suspending the CJ and would continue to uphold the rule…

Work on the stalled Pokuase–Nsawam Highway project has resumed after significant pressure and threats, coinciding with a planned nationwide demonstration by commercial transport operators who use that road. For weeks, the terrible condition of this road, one of the busiest routes connecting Accra to the Eastern, Ashanti, Bono East, and Northern Regions, has faced strong criticism from drivers, locals, and transport unions. Recent heavy rains have made the situation worse, rendering the road nearly impassable and disrupting transportation and economic activities. On Thursday, August 14, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council…

Showdown Begins as Aspirants Pick Nominations Ahead of January 31 Primaries. The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) much-anticipated presidential contest has officially shifted into high gear, with major aspirants picking up their nomination forms, a symbolic but decisive step signaling the start of the race to elect the party’s next flagbearer. The process, which has just begun, marks the true beginning of the looming political showdown that is set to culminate on January 31, 2026, when party delegates across the nation will cast their votes. As the stakes rise, the contest is shaping up to be a fierce battle for the…

…as GFA Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with APL. In a historic move, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has inked a game-changing deal with Adesa Productions Limited (APL) to breathe new life into the Premier League. This partnership, announced in a grand ceremony at Accra’s prestigious Movenpick Hotel, signals a shift towards professionalism that has both clubs and fans eagerly anticipating what lies ahead. Under the terms of the agreement, each club in the league will receive a substantial GHS 1 million for essential stadium upgrades, along with merit-based prizes that will reward performance and league standings. APL has further committed to…