Author: TNRgh

By Prince Ahenkorah Nana Appiah Mensah, the embattled founder of the defunct Menzgold investment scheme, has defended the legality of his operations, placing blame for missing documentation on state seizures. Facing 39 criminal charges including fraud, money laundering, and operating without a licence Mensah, known as NAM1, testified that his company, A2 Company Limited, was fully authorised for gold trading, purchasing, and export.His defence hinges on a technical narrative of shifting regulations. He claimed initial approval from the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) was later rendered obsolete when the PMMC’s mandate changed, after which he pursued and obtained authorisation from…

As Mahama’s Inflation Miracle Continues By Prince Ahenkorah Latest inflation data has delivered a potent political victory for the governing administration, with headline inflation plunging to a historic low of 3.8% in January 2026 a level not seen since 1999. This sharp decline from 23.5% just a year ago signals a dramatic recovery from the severe macroeconomic crisis that characterised the nation’s recent past and provides a favourable backdrop for the upcoming electoral cycle.The data, released by the Ghana Statistical Service, reveals a broad-based price deceleration, with both food inflation (3.9%) and non-food inflation (3.9%) converging at levels considered firmly…

AMID $24m Exim loot Trial By Prince Ahenkorah In a move calculated to test the nerves of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) establishment, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the controversial Ashanti Regional Chairman known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally declared his bid for the party’s National Chairmanship. His announcement, made via a carefully worded statement on February 4, 2026, signals the start of a bruising internal power struggle as the party grapples with electoral defeat and seeks a path to revival ahead of the 2028 polls.Wontumi’s ambition unfolds under a persistent shadow of alleged scandals. He remains politically entangled in accusations related to…

as Government Breaks Pay Deal By Philip Antoh The Senior Staff Association–Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, escalating a protracted dispute over broken wage agreements and unpaid arrears that threatens to paralyse the country’s premier public universities. The action, announced by National Chairman George Ansong, follows what the union describes as “bad faith” negotiations by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), systematic delays by the National Labour Commission (NLC), and the government’s failure to honour critical financial commitments.The immediate trigger is the unilateral abrogation of a legally-binding Conditions of Service agreement signed in 2021, which…

By Gifty Boateng The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), a state agency at the heart of Ghana’s food security and school feeding programmes, is undergoing a drastic managerial and financial overhaul following years of alleged mismanagement. Under new CEO George Abradu-Otoo, the company claims to have posted a GHC 68 million after-tax profit for the 2025 financial year, a stark reversal from what the current administration describes as a period of institutional decay.The reported turnaround follows the dramatic exit of former CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, who is currently on trial for 21 criminal charges, including stealing, money laundering, and…

-Annoh-Dompreh Plots Afenyo-Markin’s Ouster as NPP Splinters  – Cash, Betrayal, and a Three-Way Battle for NPP’s SoulBy Gifty Boateng A political earthquake is rumbling beneath the surface of Ghana’s main opposition party, The New Republic can authoritatively report. A high-stakes coup, fueled by bitterness from the recent presidential primaries and personal ambition, is being orchestrated to remove Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader in Parliament.Multiple deep-throat sources within the party’s highest echelons have confirmed that the plot, spearheaded by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has splintered the caucus into three rival camps, each with its own agenda for power. This clandestine…

Mahama’s Refinery Revival Seeks To Tame ‘Galamsey’ And Capture Value By Philip Antoh In a strategic move to formalise the chaotic artisanal gold sector and capture greater value from its mineral wealth, the government has initiated the first-ever local refining of gold sourced from small-scale miners. The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), in partnership with the privately-owned Gold Coast Refinery (GCR), has begun processing gold into bullion bars, marking the operational revival of a facility originally commissioned by President John Mahama in 2016 but left largely dormant thereafter.The initiative, showcased during a high-level tour led by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato…

Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader, and pastor Ron Kenoly has died at age 81. News of his passing was announced by his long-time music director in a social media post that has since sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the global Christian music community. Kenoly, best known for his powerful live worship recordings, was a defining voice in contemporary praise and worship music from the early 1990s. His influence stretched far beyond church walls, shaping modern worship styles in congregations across Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas, Ron Kenoly rose to international prominence with…

By Prince Ahenkorah The government has signalled a direct confrontation with the powerful alcohol industry, announcing plans to table a strict Alcohol Control Regulations Bill in Parliament. The move, revealed by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on February 3, aims to impose stringent new restrictions on alcohol advertising, particularly content targeting youth and vulnerable groups. While framed as a public health imperative, the bill sets the stage for a fierce lobbying battle with major beverage corporations and their media allies.Ayariga stated the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) will lead the drafting, indicating a health-sector driven agenda. His assurance that the bill…

The state-owned Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) has commissioned an in-house, ultra-modern restaurant at its Accra head office, a move management touts as a landmark investment in staff welfare. The facility, branded MJ Catering Services, is intended to provide affordable, hygienic meals for employees and serve the surrounding communities of Abossey Okai and Awudome Estate.Commissioning the facility on 2 February, Managing Director Cezario Kale, Esq., declared the occasion “historic” and positioned it as part of a broader welfare agenda, promising periodic subsidies on meal costs. He stated the restaurant would “not only nourish our staff but also serve our passengers,”…