Author: Krobea

Parliamentary Candidate-elect of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for next month’s by-election in the Ayawaso East Constituency Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has denied inducing voters in last Saturday’s primaries. Appearing before a three-member committee probing the allegations of vote buying and voter inducement during the primaries, Baba Jamal said he reiterated his innocence to the committee. “I used the opportunity to reiterate my innocence and firmly deny any attempt on my part to induce voters,” he stated after meeting the committee. He insinuated that he does not fear loss as he had contested the late Member of Parliament twice and…

Ghana’s tourism and creative arts sectors offer significant potential to diversify the economy and generate employment in 2026, according to EM Advisory. They stressed that the recovery of global travel and cultural interest presents a unique opportunity to monetise Ghana’s rich heritage. The advisory notes that the ‘Year of Return’ campaign demonstrated strong diaspora engagement and demand for cultural tourism. “Investments in air connectivity, hotel capacity, and destination marketing could position Ghana as a premier African destination for tourists and creative professionals,” the report said. Tourism and the arts also create jobs quickly, especially for youth. From hospitality and transport…

Asante Kotoko Head Coach Abdul-Karim Zito Kabutey has resigned from his role withediate effect, the club has announced. The on Monday, February 9 followed the club’s failure to defend the MTN FA Cup after exiting at the Round of 16. “Management has accepted the resignation, expressed its appreciation to the coach for his services and wished him the best for the future,” a statement by the club noted. The decision also comes after a string of poor results, culminating in the 2-4 penalty loss to Aduana FC in the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup. Pressure was mounting on Karim Zito, who…

The police at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in collaboration with the university’s security services have begun investigations into the death a second-year student. Master Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management student, is reported to have fallen off the second floor of his hostel, off campus, in the early hours of Sunday, February 8. “He was immediately rushed to the KNUST Hospital by his colleagues, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team,” a press release signed by the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, on Monday explained. “But [he]…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has argued that the construction of the Kumasi Outer Ring Road has rendered the original four-tier Suame Interchange design unnecessary. The Minister said the new road corridor significantly reduces traffic pressure at Suame, making a revised interchange design more appropriate. “The Kumasi Outer Ring Road offers an even more appropriate connection from the N10 at Akom to the N6 at Boankra and shortens travel time between the northern and southern parts of the country,” the Minister said. He added that most long-distance traffic would bypass the city centre once the project…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has sharply rebuked his predecessor, Francis Asenso-Boakye, over delays in the Suame Interchange project in Kumasi, accusing the former minister and the previous government of failing the people of the Ashanti Region. According to Mr Agbodza, the ongoing debate over the modification of the interchange would not have arisen if the project had been completed by 2024 as promised by the NPP government. “You failed the people of the Ashanti Region,” Mr Agbodza said in a statement responding to criticisms from Mr Asenso-Boakye regarding the redesign of the interchange. “If the…

Fresh allegations of nepotism and abuse of discretionary powers have emerged within the Ghana Police Service, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accused of using special promotion powers to advance the careers of close family members. The claims, contained in a strongly worded statement circulating among senior officers, warn that the development has triggered growing internal discontent, eroding morale and undermining confidence in the leadership of the Service barely ten months into the IGP’s tenure. According to the statement, the IGP personally signed at least four Police Wireless Messages between January 20 and January 30, 2026, granting…

Think tank Election Watch Ghana is requesting the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) to also conduct investigations into the allegations of vote buying in the just-ended parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso East Constituency. It further asked the EC to take action against whoever is found guilty. In a press release on Monday, February 9, EWG also asked the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service as well as the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to collaborate to “conduct a thorough investigation and prosecute offenders”. This comes after the NDC constituted a committee…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central Constituenc, Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, as replacement to Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on the committee to investigate the allegations of bribery and vote buying in last Saturday’s primaries. The party had set up a three-member committee to not only investigate the widespread inducement and vote buying but also recommend sanctions where applicable. It was to be chaired by party stalwart Kofi Totobi Quakyi with Mr Ayariga and Emefa Fugah as members. But following a petition by the Majority in Parliament to have the primaries annulled due to…

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has confirmed progress in the investigation of the footbridge damaged between Fiesta Royale and Nogahill Hotel on the N1 highway. Minister Kwame Agbodza, in a post on February 8, stated: “We have made progress. The police are in touch with the owners of the vehicle, the Ministry of Roads and Highways, and other relevant bodies to advance the investigation, assess the level of damage, and prescribe the necessary repairs. “I appreciate the efforts of the Minister responsible for the Interior, the IGP, police, and members of the public who have been in touch to…