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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…

-Landmark suit threatens to blow apart Ghana’s party politicsBy Philip AntohIn a dramatic showdown at the Supreme Court, Ghana’s two political giants the NDC and NPP have been handed a crushing 14-day ultimatum to file their defence or risk having their delegate voting systems declared unconstitutional.The seven-member panel, led by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, was not amused. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Justices noted with concern that the ruling parties had failed to comply with filing deadlines. Their absence in court did not go down well.“Where are your documents?” the bench seemed to ask. Now, the clock is ticking.Three…

 ‘No Room for Error’ as 24-Hour Economy Kicks InBy Leo Nelson  The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has fired a major warning shot across the bows of oil marketing companies: safety is no longer optional – it is the price of doing business.Speaking at the 2026 HSSEQ Week hosted by GOIL PLC in Tema, NPA Chief Executive Godwin Edudzi Tameklo declared the regulator’s “unwavering commitment” to tightening health, safety, security, environment and quality standards across the downstream petroleum sector.The venue, the GOBitumen Terminal was no accident. It is a high-stakes facility where mistakes can be fatal. And the timing, coinciding with…

as Agbodza hits the roadBy Gifty BoatengThere is nothing unusual about a roads minister touring projects. What is less common is a citizen vigilante stepping out of the crowd in full view of the contractor, officials and media to accuse that same contractor of sleeping on the job. That is exactly what happened when Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Roads and Highways Minister, took his nationwide “Big Push” inspection tour to the Western North Region. Nana Nsiah Badu, a self-described NDC serial caller from Sefwi Debiso, did not mince words. The contractor, Cymain Ghana Limited, working on the Adwofua-Oseikojokrom road (km…