Author: Krobea

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance through the Executive Secretary at the Presidency to terminate all contracts related to Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) Ghana. This follows the conclusion of investigations by the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP). On Thursday, October 30, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng found six persons including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta liable in several infractions related to SML. Mr Agyebeng served notice that a total of Gh¢125 million will be retrieved from the cited persons. Barely, 24 hours later, President Mahama instructs that all contracts by SML be terminated. “Following the conclusion of…

The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Weija-Gbawe Constituency, Patrick Asford Boadu, has launched a sharp response to comments made by the Member of Parliament (MP), Jerry Ahmed Shaib, describing the MP as “confused, clueless and empty” regarding development matters in the constituency. This follows remarks by the MP during an interview on Rainbow Radio and other media platforms, alleging that the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Felix Odartey Lamptey, had refused to collaborate with him on development initiatives because the MP defeated him in the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Speaking in reaction, Mr. Boadu questioned the basis…

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Cairo ahead of the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled for Saturday, November 1. The ceremony will be held under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and will gather world leaders, kings, and dignitaries from across the globe. Overlooking the Giza Pyramids, the GEM is the world’s largest archaeological museum, celebrating over 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization. The $1 billion project, two decades in the making, houses thousands of artifacts, including 4,500 treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. President al-Sisi has hailed the museum as a “symbol of Egypt’s…

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim South, Kwaku Asante-Boateng, has questioned the status of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and slammed him for being an outsider in the party. Speaking on Adom FM’s Badwam programme, the MP launched a shocking personal attack on the former Vice President, and likened Dr. Bawumia to a serving slave who must not be allowed to lead the party. “When there is a vacant seat in the family to be filled, you don’t give it to an outsider who was brought into the family to serve. You…

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended the current Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, amid public criticism over his decision to file charges against some appointees of the former government. Speaking on Metro TV on Friday, October 31, Mr Kwakye Ofosu reminded critics that during the tenure of former President Akufo-Addo, the then Attorney General, Godfred Dame, regularly made public the details of charges against individuals without attracting similar backlash. “People seem to have forgotten that Godfred Dame used to publish his charges against persons while serving as Attorney General,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu…

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims by former Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, that the government’s payments to contractors under its major infrastructure drive, The Big Push project, are merely “audio money”. Speaking on Metro TV on Friday, October 31, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is releasing “real money” to ensure that projects under the initiative are adequately funded and completed on schedule. “The suggestion that what the Finance Minister is releasing is ‘audio money’ is simply false,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated. “Dr Ato Forson is…

The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured Ghanaians that the Attorney-General’s Office is following due process in all ongoing prosecutions, stressing that the rights of all accused persons will not be violated under any circumstances. Speaking on Metro TV on Friday, October 31, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said the government remains firmly committed to the rule of law and to upholding the constitutional rights of every citizen, irrespective of their political affiliation or social status. “The Attorney-General’s Office is acting strictly within the bounds of the law,” the Minister stated. “Every prosecution currently before the courts has been…

Ghana Premier League side Eleven Wonders have confirmed the resignation of Head Coach Nii Odartey Lamptey.  The former U-17 star had tendered in his resignation following a poor run in the 2025/26 season.  The club is yet to win a game this season, going 3-2 down to 10-man Nations FC on Matchday 7. It was after the match at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese that Nii Odartey Lamptey stepped down.  “Eleven Wonders can confirm that Mr Nii Odartey Lamptey has tendered his resignation as Head Coach of the club, which has been accepted with immediate effect,” a…

The organisers of the popular Science and Maths quiz for senior high schools (SHSs) in Ghana, NSMQ, had to postpone indefinitely the third quarter-final contest on Thursday, October 30. The contest involving three former champions Mfantsipim School, Prempeh College and Adisadel College was scheduled for the SGS Auditorium at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) on Thursday. However, before the contest, there was a scuffle between the two Central Region schools. It appears the auditorium was too small to accommodate the large followers of Mfantsipim and Adisco. This delayed the start of the contest originally scheduled for 5:00pm. “We regret…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been appointed a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Task Force on the peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaker Bagbin was appointed by the President of IPU in a letter written by Secretary-General Martin Chungong. Tanzanian Tulia Ackson cited Mr Bagbin’s integrity, impartiality and ability “to build trust with all parties”. “We are confident that your leadership and experience will enhance the work and impact of the Task Force in its mission to support diplomatic efforts in seeking a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine,” Mr Chungong’s letter stated. The Task…