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By Leo Nelson Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has denied allegations of diverting funds meant for the construction of the Afiadenyigba-Havedzi road to organize his late mother’s funeral. Gakpey, who almost shed tears during his “Accounting to the People” engagement at Anlo-Afiadenyigba, described the allegations as false and hurtful and aimed at tarnishing his reputation and integrity. According to him, the development of the area, was very dear to his heart for which reason he would never misapply funds meant for such causes. The MP reaffirmed his dedication to pushing for road projects and other infrastructure in…

One in ten paediatric pneumonia cases at KATH prove fatal as immunisation coverage stagnates at 56%By Leo NelsonGhana’s childhood pneumonia fight is faltering. Despite free vaccines and global progress, preventable deaths persist and vaccine hesitancy is largely to blame.Dr Sandra Kwarteng Owusu, paediatric pulmonologist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), paints a sobering picture from the country’s second-largest referral centre. Over the past five years, one in every ten children admitted with pneumonia has died.”That is worrying,” she told The New Republic ahead of World Immunization Week. “We want to reduce it to less than that.”Globally, the tide has turned.…

Insiders reveal process began in 2024By Leo Nelson Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi is selling his Tema Glorious Wave Church International. That much is now established. Why he is selling and whether the Mahama administration has anything to do with it has become a battlefield of competing narratives.Last week, a man claiming to be a junior pastor of 23 years went viral on TikTok. His message was devastating: Badu Kobi’s association with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had destroyed his ministry. “When you follow politicians, you end up selling your church,” he declared. The asking price, he alleged: $1.5 million.The implication…

Mahama administration pivots from Eurobonds to bullion By Leo NelsonGhana is betting big on its own gold. The question is whether the state can execute without repeating the sector’s long history of leakages, smuggling and inefficiency.Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has unveiled the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP) as the centrepiece of a strategic pivot. The goal: use domestic bullion to insulate the economy from external shocks COVID, the Russia-Ukraine war, or whatever comes next.”We want to accumulate about 15 months of import cover,” Gyamfi said. “So that when there is any external…

Chronic diseases kill 43% of Ghanaians as new fund confronts severe infrastructure gaps and GH¢4.8m pilot By Philip AntohGhana’s much-touted MahamaCares Initiative officially the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) will begin nationwide patient support in June 2026. The announcement came at Monday’s Government Accountability Series at the Presidency, delivered by Fund Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Opoku–Darko.The ambition is unarguable: ensure no Ghanaian is denied life-saving specialised healthcare due to cost. The reality is starker.Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 43% of all deaths in the country. Cancer, kidney disease, cardiovascular illnesses, stroke and diabetes are bleeding families dry. The Fund, established…

Oversubscription of 80% masks underlying fragility as government locks in short-term fundingBy Leo NelsonGhana’s Treasury bill auction has delivered a spectacular GH¢6.08 billion windfall the first major oversubscription in two months. But beneath the euphoria lie familiar questions about debt sustainability and the cost of short-termism.Investors submitted bids totalling GH¢7.82 billion against a target of GH¢4.34 billion an 80 percent oversubscription. The trigger is no secret: Fitch Ratings’ recent upgrade of Ghana’s credit rating to ‘B’ with a stable outlook.The 91-day bill soaked up 73 percent of total bids GH¢5.71 billion tendered, GH¢4.37 billion accepted. The 364-day instrument attracted GH¢1.46…

 -Mediation Meeting Turns Nightmare By Philip Antoh It was supposed to be a peace meeting. It ended with blood on the pavement.The opposition New Patriotic Party’s internal crisis took a terrifying turn on Sunday, May 10, 2026, when masked thugs invaded the residence of Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Boamah, and brutalised the party’s First Vice Chairman, Alhaji Harruna Rafik.The attack happened just minutes after Rafik left a mediation meeting at the MP’s home. The topic? A petition challenging alleged irregularities in the constituency’s polling station elections.Now Rafik is fighting for recovery at La Paz Community Hospital and demanding answers.Speaking from…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Value for Money Office Act into law, marking what government officials describe as a major institutional reform aimed at curbing inflated public contracts, reducing wasteful expenditure, and strengthening accountability in the management of public funds. Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, Dr. Forson said the President’s assent represents the fulfillment of a key campaign commitment by the Mahama administration and the beginning of a new era in public financial management. “This morning, President Mahama signed into law the Value for Money Office Act. This singular signature and assent will mean…

By Lawrence Odoom Five individuals have been arrested and remanded into police custody following the violent destruction of a National Democratic Congress (NDC) office building under construction in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of May 7, saw assailants armed with guns and machetes demolish portions of the facility. The structure, valued at approximately GH¢1 million, suffered extensive damage in the incident. Speaking to Citi News, the NDC Constituency Communications Officer, Kwesi Hanson, said the party remains resolute and will proceed with the project. “We have mobilised the contractors to come…

By Lawrence Odoom Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, has paid a stirring tribute to mothers across Ghana, lauding their sacrifices and enduring contributions to both family life and national progress. In a commemorative Mother’s Day message shared across his official social media platforms, Mr. Debrah extended warm wishes and profound appreciation to mothers nationwide, acknowledging their boundless love, resilience, and unwavering dedication. He emphasized that mothers continue to mold lives through their care, guidance, and steadfast support, noting that such devotion forms the foundation for a stronger and more hopeful future for the country. “Today, we celebrate…