Author: TNRgh

-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,”…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a novel, if contentious, funding mechanism to bankroll a new airport for Wa, the capital of the Upper West Region, seeking to leverage a proposed national tax on air travel to fulfill a long-standing regional infrastructure promise.During the launch of the SheaPark Resource Hub in Wa, Mahama confirmed that a new airport for the city would proceed, financed by the Airport Infrastructure Levy Bill soon to be presented to Parliament. The levy, which would apply to all domestic, international, African, and ECOWAS regional flight tickets, is designed to create a ring-fenced fund for airport…

Bawumia To lose 2028 To any NDC Rival as Party’s Big Guns Battle For Mahama’s Crown By Prince Ahenkorah A new nationwide poll by Global InfoAnalytics paints a stark picture for the opposition New Patriotic Party’s 2028 ambitions, suggesting its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, would lose decisively to any of the leading figures vying to succeed President John Mahama within the governing National Democratic Congress.The survey, conducted on 31 December 2025 and covering over 11,000 respondents across 83 constituencies, reveals a consistent electoral weakness for Bawumia, who has struggled to galvanise support beyond the NPP’s core base following the party’s…

– Stanley Nunoo Accused of Hijacking Revenue Against Court Orders A brazen, decade-long campaign of alleged forgery and institutional manipulation has allowed one man to retain exclusive control of La Pleasure Beach, sidelining its legal owners and diverting tens of millions of cedis from community development funds, an investigation by The New Republic reveals.The case of Stanley Nunoo who transformed from a youth representative into the solitary gatekeeper of the lucrative beachfront has become a litmus test for judicial authority and police enforcement in Ghana. Despite a landmark Court of Appeal ruling in July 2022 ordering a complete managerial overhaul,…

The Volta Region Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been told its moment for the ultimate political “harvest” is approaching. Gabriel Kwamega Tanko, the Volta Region’s representative on the Council of State, has delivered a defining, strategy-laden address to the region’s MPs, explicitly framing current unity as the essential foundation for elevating “one of us here to the highest office of the land.”The speech, delivered at a private retreat and obtained by The New Republic, opened with a potent political parable. Tanko recounted a November 2025 encounter with an elderly constituent who questioned if he would live to…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has been honoured with a Global Cultural Ambassador Award at a prestigious Pre-Grammy event in Los Angeles. The award, presented in the heart of the global entertainment industry, is strategically significant for Ghana’s tourism marketing, recognizing Houadjeto’s personal drive to position the nation’s culture on the world stage.In her acceptance speech, Houadjeto framed the accolade as a national victory, stating it was “a celebration of Ghana’s rich culture and heritage.” She extended a direct invitation to the international audience to “experience our culture firsthand and enjoy the…