Author: Krobea

Yesterday, six of our young citizens who left home hoping to return as potential recruits into our noble Ghana Armed Forces lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a recruitment exercise—an incident that should shake the conscience of the nation. Videos circulating on social media show thousands of desperate applicants jostling for a chance to have their documents assessed. But that quickly descended into chaos, claiming the lives of these compatriots in their prime and injuring dozens more. The casualty rate—estimated at 34 injured alongside the fatalities—underscores the gravity of what happened. Beyond the immediate tragedy, however, lies a…

The Minority in Parliament has taken a swipe at the government over the policies outlined in the 2026 budget statement as presented by Finance Miniser Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson. According to former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Anta, the policies are empty and only meant to propagate slogans and deliver nothing. Addressing journalists to give their opinion on the budget statement, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Karaga Constituency said all the achievements outlined in the budget are as a result of policies of the previous government. “The trajectory for a return to single-digit inflation,…

Two goals in each half gave Japan a 2-0 win over the Black Stars in the Kirin Challenge Cup game played on Friday, November 14. The friendly was the first since 2022 when the two sides met, also in the Kirin Cup. Otto Addo, who was in charge then, paraded a slightly different line-up for the game. He gave former West Ham United goalkeeper Joseph Anang his debut as the St Patrick’s Athletic shot stopper was in post for the first time for the national team. Jonas Adjetey and Jerome Opoku paired in central defence while Caleb Yirenkyi and Derrick…

The Madina District Court II on Friday, November 7 sentenced two Nigerians to imprisonment for providing false information to the National Identification Registration officials. Isaac Ike and Emmanuel Innocent Egbe are said to have breached Section 40(1)(a) of the National Identity Register Act and Section 166 of the Criminal Offences Act. Isaac Ike was found guilty for posing as Alex Kwesi Brown Appiah, 20. He was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for providing false information and 13 months for possessing forged documents. Emmanuel Innocent Egbe, who posed as Innocent Emmanuel Kodom, 24, got 12 months for providing false information and…

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced an allocation of GH¢150 million for the Black Stars for their impending participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Stars will be making a fifth appearance at the global showpiece in Canada, Mexico and USA. They will know their opponents and where they will base on Friday, December 5 when the draw for the tournament will be held. Presenting the 2026 budget statement on Thursday, November 13, Dr Ato Forson said macroeconomic stability has been restored and it is symbolic of a rising Black Stars. “Mr. Speaker, confidence…

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has indicated that the year 2025 marked a decisive turning point for the country in the collective effort to restore macroeconomic stability. He noted on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, November 13 that the foundations of recovery are now firmly in place. Dr Ato Forson, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Constituency, made this known when he presented the 2026 budget statement and government’s economic policy. The policy was themed: ‘Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation’. Addressing MPs, Dr Ato Forson said the National Democratic Congress…

Parliament has by a headcount approved President John Dramani Mahama’s nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice. Having acted for sometime now, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie will now be sworn in as Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo’s replacement. He was vetted on Monday, November 10 after his nomination was presented to Parliament and referred to the Appointments Committee. However, the Minority boycotted the vetting, citing the multiple suits filed by removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo over her removal. On the floor of the House while presenting the Committee’s report on Thursday, Chairman Bernard Ahiafor, who is also the First…

Member of Parliament for Tano North Dr Gideon Boako has criticised the decision to transfer residents arrested in Hwediem, Ahafo Region, to Kumasi for detention, describing it as “unfair and unjust”. He said the action placed unnecessary hardship on the affected individuals and their families, limiting access to legal representation and family support. In a statement condemning the military swoop, Dr Boako said justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done locally. “This action places undue hardship on the arrested citizens and their families, making access to legal representation and basic family support unnecessarily difficult,”…

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested a group of armed thugs who were parading as an anti-galamsey task force in the Nyankamam Armoyi Forest within the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. The arrest, which took place Wednesday night, followed a three-day unsuccessful operation by NAIMOS personnel in the region. The seven suspects, who claimed to have links with the Aowin Paramount Chief, were reportedly operating with impunity, extorting money from illegal miners and, in effect, encouraging galamsey activities in the area. In a related operation, the NAIMOS Task Force conducted a deliberate night raid on…

Four persons have been arrested by officers of the Ghana Police Service in connection with the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanoso in the Bono East Region. The deceased chief was said to have been destooled but had rejected the decision and engaged the family in multiple litigations. He was later found dead, murdered in cold blood. The suspects arrested after intelligence are Issifu Addae, alias Akwasi Addae, Stephen Gyamfi, Augustine Arhinful and Martha Mansah. Four other persons have been named as persons of interest and are being pursued by the police. “The four suspects are currently in police custody…