Author: TNRgh

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s energy sector is set for a major boost as the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced an ambitious plan to replace and upgrade 300 transformers across the country this week as part of a broader effort to stabilize power supply and strengthen infrastructure. He disclosed that 140 transformers have already been replaced, with the next phase targeting an additional 300 within the week. He emphasized that the Ministry will publicly release updates on all installations and upgrades to ensure accountability and allow Ghanaians to independently verify progress. “We are publishing every…

Unable to meet GH¢55 Million Bail EOCO Tight-lipped on chargesBy Lawrence OdoomMaxwell Kofi Jumah, 75, ex‑chief of GIHOC Distilleries and an in‑law of former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, is now in the Intensive Care Unit of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. His crime? Unknown. The public has not been told. What is known: the Economic and Organised Crime Office granted him police enquiry bail on April 29 at GH¢55 million (roughly $3.7 million at current exchange rates) and he has been unable to satisfy those conditions from a hospital bed.The Numbers · GH¢55 million: One of the largest bail sums ever imposed…

as $190 Million MCC Loss Haunts Power SectorBy Prince AhenkorahFour years after Ghana terminated the troubled Power Distribution Services concession, the Bureau of National Investigations has made its first high‑profile move. Philip Ayensu, former board chair of PDS, along with three others; Viraj Phat, Sophia Korkor, and Justice Menka‑Premoh were arrested last week over alleged financial irregularities involving funds belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana. All four have been granted bail pending further investigation, presidential spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye confirmed. The BNI has not disclosed the amount of money suspected to have been improperly transferred, nor has it filed…

How Akufo‑Addo’s In‑Law Allegedly Dismantled a State‑Owned Factory and Walked Away With a $100,000 SUV for $900By Gifty BoatengThe Economic and Organised Crime Office has finally detailed why it arrested Maxwell Kofi Jumah, the 75‑year‑old former managing director of GIHOC Distilleries and an in‑law of ex‑President Akufo‑Addo. The charges, pieced together from investigation documents and monitoring by The New Republic, paint a picture of systematic asset stripping, unauthorised self‑enrichment, and the controversial dismantling of a historic state factory. Jumah was arrested on April 28 after a raid on his Kumasi residence. He spent days in EOCO cells before being granted…

As Bawumia’s camp moves against Agyapong loyalists in Ashanti By Gifty Boateng The aftermath of January’s NPP presidential primary is reshaping parliamentary selections in the Ashanti Region. Two MPs who backed Ken Agyapong are facing removal, with a broadcaster and a former attorney-general emerging as preferred replacements. Ejisu MP Kwabena Boateng, a lawyer who succeeded the late John Kumah in March 2024, claims party insiders are orchestrating his ouster. His offence: supporting Agyapong in the 31 January poll. The same fate awaits Nhyieaso’s Dr Stephen Amoah, known as ‘Sticka’, who told associates after Agyapong’s defeat that he expected retribution. Two…

Senior Presidential Advisor for Government Affairs, Valerie Sawyer, has delivered a heartfelt prayer in honor of Julius Debrah as he marked his 60th birthday, describing him as a remarkable leader and a joy to work with. Speaking during the celebration, Madam Sawyer praised Mr. Debrah’s exceptional human relations and warm personality, noting that his presence brings laughter, peace, and unity wherever he goes. “Chief is a joy to work with, warm, genuine, and full of life. He brings laughter, peace, and unity wherever he goes,” she said. In a deeply spiritual and encouraging message, she offered prayers for his continued…

By Prince AhenkorahAccra’s High Court has thrown out a last-ditch attempt by Gifty Oware-Mensah, former deputy executive director of the National Service Authority, to suspend her criminal trial. The ruling forces the state’s case involving alleged losses of more than GH¢38 million to proceed without further delay.Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay refused the application for a stay, ordering the prosecution to move ahead. The next hearing is set for 11 May. Oware-Mensah’s lawyers had sought to halt proceedings while they challenge a disclosure order at the Court of Appeal. The order requires them to name and address their intended witnesses a standard…

Former GIHOC Boss Spends Night in Cuffs Over Multiple ScandalBy Gifty BoatengIn a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s political establishment, the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested Maxwell Kofi Jumah – a man whose child is married to the child of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Yes, the in-law of the ex-president spent Tuesday night behind bars at EOCO’s Accra headquarters.Jumah, 75, a former MP for Asorkwa and once the powerful Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, had been playing hide-and-seek with state investigators for over a week. But on April 28, the long arm of the…

Clears Path for Constitutional Scrutiny of Religious Directives By Lawrence Odoom The Supreme Court has decisively overruled an application filed by Wesley Girls’ High School seeking to quash a constitutional suit contesting the institution’s religious directives, thereby paving the way for adjudication of the substantive matter. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, April 29, a seven-member panel presided over by Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie held that the school’s Board of Governors “was a proper party to the case and could legally be sued.” The pronouncement removes a formidable procedural obstacle in a litigation that has seized national attention, probing the delicate…

By Phillip Antoh President John Dramani Mahama has promised to accelerate the long-delayed West Africa Coastal Areas Management (WACA) project, following fresh tidal wave damage in Fuveme, Volta Region. The $150 million World Bank-backed initiative, meant to protect vulnerable shoreline communities, stalled during the 2024 election cycle.Visiting the affected stretch on Tuesday, Mahama acknowledged that the sea had broken through parts of the coastline, reigniting fears of erosion and flooding among residents. “We heard the sea is breaking through, so we came to take a look,” he said.The president traced the genealogy of sea defence in the region: the Rawlings…