Author: Krobea

Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has served notice a mass burial will be conducted for unclaimed, unknown and unidentified bodies after Sunday, January 18, 2026 if relatives do not get in touch by then. According to the Hospital, its mortuary is currently congested and has reached full capacity. As a result, the unclaimed, unknown and unidentified bodies will be buried in collaboration with Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). “Relatives, next of kin, or any persons with interest in any of the bodies are requested to contact the Management of KBTH within twenty-one (21) days of this notice, on or…

The Minority in Parliament has cautioned that Ghana’s democracy faces serious threats arising from the weaponisation of election petitions, rising youth unemployment and persistent third-term agenda concerns. These issues were highlighted in a press statement signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, following a leadership meeting with President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, December 22, 2025. According to the statement, the Caucus condemned what it described as open boasting by officials of the governing party about using court processes to overturn parliamentary victories in targeted constituencies. “This transforms election petitions from instruments of justice into tools for seat acquisition,”…

The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns over what it described as partisan governance practices, including mass dismissals of public servants, selective prosecution and discrimination in contractor payments. The concerns were outlined in a press statement signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, after a meeting with President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, December 22, 2025. According to the statement, the caucus expressed “profound concern” over the dismissal of approximately 2,802 public servants through directives from the Office of the Chief of Staff, describing the action as “a direct assault on the constitutional principle of an independent and…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates in the Tema East Constituency showed former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia extraordinary love earlier Tuesday, when they asked him not to waste his time to campaign to them. The former Vice President, whose nationwide campaign is now in the Greater Accra Region, visited the Tema East constituency on Tuesday to campaign to delegates. However, in a remarkable show of support, delegates and members of the NPP in the constituency who had packed the auditorium to listen to the former Veep, prevented him from addressing them. Their reason was that they had already made up…

When Ghana’s former national soccer team coach and celebrated coach of the Sudanese national team, the legendary Kwesi Appiah decided to write a memoir he settled on a very poignant title “Leaders Don’t Have to Yell”. When one of America’s greatest presidents ever, John Fritzgerald Kennedy wrote a book, he called it “Profiles in Courage”, dedicated to men who exhibited a special kind of courage not necessarily physical, but what is popularly referred to as “Grace under pressure”. There have been conversations in recent times about presidential character in the run up to the NPP primaries with concerns raised about…

One of the most outstanding Christian gatherings to take place in Kumasi this year was Rhythms of Africa, hosted by renowned gospel musician Sonnie Badu. The historic event came after an 11-year hiatus since his last major concert and was held on Sunday, December 22 at the Jubilee Park, Kumasi. The Jubilee Park was filled to capacity as thousands of worshippers and music lovers gathered in great anticipation. The atmosphere was charged with excitement, worship, and celebration. The production quality of the event was top-notch, featuring excellent sound, lighting, and stage setup, which added to the overall experience. The night…

Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani Goldstars SC have announced the appointment of Swiss national Markus Schmid Fritz as the new Head Coach. Schmid takes over from Nana Yaw Amankwah, who has been temporary charge since the sacking of Stephen Frimpong Manso after the first-leg home loss to JS Kabylie in the CAF Champions League. The club said the new coach comes with “deep experience at the highest levels of the game”. He has previously worked as an assistant coach with Tottenham Hotspur, FC Basel, and the Austria national team before later serving as Head Coach of New Zealand national team.…

The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has successfully completed a two-week practical training programme for newly recruited caterers in the Volta, Oti and Bono regions. The Programme is aimed at strengthening implementation and improving the quality of meals served to beneficiary school children.The training equipped caterers with practical skills on the effective utilisation of locally produced foodstuffs, in line with the Programme’s objective of promoting local agriculture and ensuring nutritious meals. Participants were also trained in food hygiene and safety, nutrition, portion control, the use of handy measures for serving meals, and proper kitchen maintenance. The capacity-building initiative forms part…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned President John Dramani Mahama that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, poses a grave threat to Ghana’s environment and democratic governance. The concerns were contained in a press statement signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, following a meeting between the President and Parliamentary Leadership at the Jubilee House on Monday, December 22, 2025. According to the statement, the Minority Caucus described the situation as a “clear and present danger” to national stability, noting that environmental destruction linked to galamsey has intensified at an alarming rate since January 2025. The statement cited…

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has disclosed that the founder and leader of Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Percyval Kofi Akpaloo, is under investigations for misrepresentation and forgery over the receipt of GH¢3.1 million from Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) between 2022 and 2024. Addressing the press in Accra on Monday, December 22, Dr Ayine said Mr Kofi Akpaloo deposit the money in a First Bank Ghana Limited account for a forged company. The Attorney General explained that Pomaa Universal Ghana Ltd had won a contract in December, 2020 to construct feeder roads for Cocobod.…