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Legal manoeuvres and extradition politicsBy Prince Ahenkorah A federal court in Ohio has granted Frederick Kumi – better known as Abu Trica access to sealed prosecution evidence, ahead of his trial for an alleged $8 million international romance scam. The order, issued on 30 July, allows his defence team to review confidential materials, but with strict limits: documents cannot be shared publicly or used outside the proceedings.The disclosure follows a successful defence motion to classify the case as “complex,” citing the sheer volume of discovery material. That argument bought time a case management conference is set for 25 August, with…

By Citizen Kofi Owusu In every successful presidency, there are individuals whose influence extends beyond the public spotlight. They are the strategists, coordinators and trusted confidants who ensure that government functions efficiently and that the President’s vision is translated into action. For President John Dramani Mahama, that individual is Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah. His appointment as Chief of Staff for a second time is not merely a political decision; it reflects confidence earned through decades of dedicated public service, administrative excellence and unwavering loyalty. Dr. Julius Debrah first assumed the office of Chief of Staff in February 2015…

By Philip Antoh Graduates with disabilities are demanding an end to systemic discrimination in Ghana’s labour market, emphasizing that they want equal opportunities, not sympathy. Speaking on various media platform, Gilbert Boateng Ayare, Convenor of the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities, stressed that persons with disabilities possess the academic qualifications and professional skills needed to drive national development. He clarified that their demand is rooted in a desire for fairness, not preferential treatment. “We are not asking for charity. We are asking for what is due us because we are also part of the system,” Ayare said. “We form…

By Philip Antoh The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has unveiled plans to formalize waste transfer stations and integrate tricycle waste collectors into Ghana’s long-term sanitation strategy. The announcement follows a working visit to waste management facilities in the Greater Accra Region, including the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) at Jamestown. According to the Minister, five of the capital’s six designated transfer stations—located in Abokobi, Teshie, Achimota, Ashaiman, and Jamestown—are now operational. This follows a directive by President John Dramani Mahama to clear accumulated refuse generated during recent nationwide sanitation exercises. To speed up the emergency…

By Philip Antoh BOSTenergies has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing healthcare in Ghana by donating GH₵1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF). This contribution strengthens the Fund’s goal of providing life-saving treatments for Ghanaians suffering from chronic and life-threatening diseases. The donation will aid the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in financing specialized healthcare for patients who cannot afford treatment, while also increasing access to essential medical services and reducing the financial strain on many families nationwide. While presenting the cheque, BOSTenergies’ Managing Director, Afetsi Awoonor, expressed pride in partnering with an organization that is making a significant impact…

Cong Song, the China’s Ambassador to Ghana, has called for greater representation and participation of African countries in global decision-making, arguing that the current international governance system must better reflect contemporary political and economic realities. He said Africa and other developing regions deserve a stronger voice in institutions responsible for decisions on global peace, security, finance, trade and development. Ambassador Song made the remarks during an engagement with media professionals participating in the 2026 Ghana–China Media Fellowship, organised by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) in Accra. His presentation, which focused on China’s approach to global governance, security…

as Mahama instructs GHc2 cut down By Prince Ahenkorah President John Mahama has ordered a GH₵2-per-litre cut in diesel pump prices, effective 4 August, for one month. The mechanism: a reduction in the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) regulatory margin, which the NPA is instructed to absorb. The move, announced by spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, cites an identical April 2026 intervention as a precedent though it fails to detail how that previous absorption was funded, or whether the NPA’s balance sheet has since recovered.The timing is no accident. Retail prices have surged in August’s first pricing window: Shell diesel at GH₵19.49,…

INTERPOL report exposes regulatory gaps and the new arms raceBy Prince Ahenkorah Ghanaians lost an estimated US$1.3 million to mobile money fraud in the first quarter of 2025 alone, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The figure, while stark, is almost certainly understated many victims never report, and telcos often absorb losses quietly. Yet the trend is unmistakable: digital financial services, once hailed as a leapfrog development tool, have become a playground for organised cybercrime.Mobile money fraud now tops INTERPOL’s list of online scams, with 97% of surveyed African countries naming it a major threat. Kenya is the…

How Angela List used State power to seize an Australian Mine and turn it into a ‘Galamsey Empire’ TNR Files A politically connected Ghanaian woman used her ties to the Akufo-Addo government to seize an Australian-owned mining company and then turned its concessions into a galamsey playground. Now, the original owners are begging President Mahama to take it back.The letter arrived at the presidency on April 29, 2026, bearing the letterhead of Adamus Resources PTY Limited the Australian parent company that once owned one of Ghana’s most promising gold mines. It was addressed to President John Mahama, and its contents…

legal dragnet tightens around Dr. Bawumia’s spokesperson as EOCO widens investigations TNR Files The potential crimes list of Dennis Edward ‘Miracles’ Aboagye, Spokesperson for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s 2028 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, now includes suspected carjacking that he must explain. Even though the garrulous Aboagye has carefully tucked this new crime tinge away from the eyes of the public eye, the New Republic has been finding out that during his most recent report to the offices of the Economic and Organized Crimes Office (EOCO) in Accra, Aboagye had pulled up in a vehicle that turned out to…