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Former Member of Parliament for Effia Constituency Joseph Cudjoe has called on President John Dramani Mahama, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the Finance Minister to immediately abrogate the controversial Publican AI Customs contract with Truedare Investments Limited. In his third public critique of the agreement, Mr Cudjoe argued that Ghana risks paying billions of cedis annually under what he describes as an opaque and potentially costly arrangement. He disclosed that earlier estimates suggested the country could pay about GH₵2.8 billion yearly under a 20 percent revenue-sharing model. However, new information indicating a possible 13 percent revenue…

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has announced that it has successfully processed allowance payments for its beneficiaries, with the majority receiving all outstanding arrears. In a statement issued by its Corporate Affairs Directorate, the Agency disclosed that while most beneficiaries are now fully paid, a section is yet to receive allowances for either February or March due to differences in deployment and engagement timelines across various modules. “A number of beneficiaries currently have only the month of March pending, others February which is being processed for payment,” the statement said. “As such, depending on one’s specific deployment and engagement period,…

Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the injury setback of midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The North London club says the Ghanaian will require specialist review and potentially surgery. “We can confirm that Mohammed Kudus has suffered a setback in his return from injury,” Spurs wrote on X on Thursday, April 9. “The Ghana international forward suffered a significant quad injury during our Premier League fixture against Sunderland in January. “He had returned to team training during the past week, however will now require further specialist review and, potentially, surgery.” The club assured that updates on the situation will be provided…

A former Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has raised concerns about the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Customs agreement, warning that Ghana could lose billions of cedis under undisclosed terms. In a detailed analysis, he argued that while the system is expected to boost customs revenue, the lack of transparency surrounding its financial structure raises serious questions. He noted that Ghana’s Customs Division has generated an average of GH₵31 billion annually over the past three years without the AI system. According to him, projections suggesting a possible 45% increase in revenue could translate…

A former Member of Parliament for Effia, Joseph Cudjoe, has raised concerns over the potential financial implications of the Truedare Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Customs agreement, warning that Ghana could lose billions of cedis under undisclosed terms. In a detailed analysis, he argued that while the system is expected to boost customs revenue, the lack of transparency surrounding its financial structure raises serious questions. He noted that Ghana’s Customs Division has generated an average of GH₵31 billion annually over the past three years without the AI system. According to him, projections suggesting a possible 45% increase in revenue could translate…

Former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has officially declared his intention to contest the National Vice Chairman position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). ​In a statement issued on Thursday, April 9, Dr Abdul-Hamid revealed that his decision follows persistent appeals from the party’s rank and file to leverage his “institutional memory and strategic insight” for the party’s future success.​ Describing himself as a long-standing loyalist and scholar, the former Information Minister highlighted his deep roots within the party. He revealed how as a founding member of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) branch…

A serving Eastern Regional Deputy Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Nat G. Tetteh, is set to contest for the position of Eastern Regional Deputy Secretary in the party’s upcoming internal elections. Sources close to the young party activist indicate that he is currently engaging key stakeholders as part of ongoing consultations ahead of an official announcement of his candidacy. His expected entry is likely to add momentum to what is anticipated to be a competitive contest within the region. Mr Tetteh is regarded by supporters as a dynamic youth leader, and his decision to contest is seen…

Closer collaboration between government and industry is critical to addressing Africa’s persistent skills mismatch, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has said. He made the remarks while sharing Ghana’s approach to skills development at the Continental Youth Symposium in Tangier. “Industry must not be treated merely as a stakeholder to be consulted, but as a co-owner of the training process,” he stated. According to him, involving the private sector from programme design through to implementation ensures that training aligns with real market demand. Mr Ayariga revealed that the NYA works closely with organisations such as…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has identified unemployability as the central challenge facing young people across Africa. Speaking at the Continental Youth Symposium in Morocco, he said many young Africans are educated but lack relevant job-market skills. “The challenge is not simply unemployment — it is unemployability,” he stated. He explained that although many young people possess formal qualifications, they often lack the competencies required by employers and evolving markets. Mr Ayariga outlined what he described as a “three-part problem” contributing to the crisis. These include “skills gap—training that does not match market…

Former Minister of Finance Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has been released from detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “He is home with his family,” Mr Ofori-Atta’s lawyers said in a press release dated Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The former Finance Minister was released, according to the press release, pursuant to judicial order. “Mr Ofori-Atta remains fully committed to use due process in defense of his rights as guaranteed under the constitution and the laws of the United States.” The press release issued by Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners said Mr Ofori-Atta and his family “remain thankful to God…