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In a riveting revelation, the Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, has confirmed that an intense manhunt is ramping up for the alleged mastermind behind the elaborate counterfeit ring recently dismantled in Sapeiman, a bustling suburb of Accra. During an exclusive visit to the crime scene, Mr. Jakpa unveiled that the trove of evidence discovered remains untouched to safeguard its credibility as thorough investigations persist. The jaw-dropping bust, which sent shockwaves through the security realm, exposed a stunning cache of forged Ghanaian cedis and US dollars concealed within ten staggering 40-foot containers. Investigators suspect that…

Ken Edem Ashigbi, the convener of the Media Coalition against Galamsey, has publicly lauded the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, following his recent remarks regarding illegal mining practices. The commendation from Ashigbi comes subsequent to the minister’s directive to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, instructing the immediate replacement of all divisional, district, and regional commanders stationed in mining communities. Expressing his support for this move, Ashigbi expressed confidence that the current commanders are either involved in the illicit activity or are incapable of effectively addressing the situation. In a video shared by Ashigbi, he…

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has cheekily joined the chorus of jests aimed at Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament. Ablakwa, a Member of Parliament for North Tongu, revealed that despite maintaining his first name, he continues to receive amusing variations of his last name in notifications. From Tulaku Ablakwa to Temu Ablakwa and even Wannabe Ablakwa, he humorously questioned if he was missing out on something. Taking to social media on Friday, April 4, the busy minister quipped, “Folks, what at all is happening? I haven’t changed my first…

The persistent journey to ministerial glory finally culminated for the Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister after a whopping 17 years of service as a Member of Parliament (MP), spanning four terms. Ahmed Ibrahim, the MP representing the Banda constituency in the Bono Region, recounted his struggles to secure a ministerial role, asserting that his aspirations faced a barrier in the form of the influential National Democratic Congress (NDC) figure, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, known as Mosquito. In a recent sit-down, Ibrahim disclosed that despite his party’s tenure in power, he was sidestepped for ministerial appointments due to Asiedu Nketia’s…

The police have kicked off a sweeping investigation into the perplexing case of missing containers at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), as revealed by Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor. In a bold move, law enforcement has formally reached out to the interim Managing Director (MD) of ECG to obtain crucial documents and information to aid in their search efforts. A letter signed by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Kudjo Aboagye, sent to MD Julius Kpekpena, highlights the focus on potential crimes such as abetment, conspiracy, forgery, and theft surrounding the missing containers allegedly orchestrated by a…

…Gov’t denies allegations; AirMed breaks silence on flight movement The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has taken the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, 38, to task, over his claims that, “suspicious aircraft” carrying drugs and money landed and took off from Kotoka International Airport. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, publicly criticised his fellow MP, describing the claims he made at a press briefing on April 1 – “April Fools’ Day” – as false. Mr Ofosu, stated this in an explanation posted on his X page yesterday, April 3, 2025, emphasising…

…As new financial laws enforce stricter oversight and sanctions Ministers of State and heads of entities, may face potential imprisonment for actions that contribute to fiscal slippages. This, follows the Ministry of Finance’s announcement of the passage of the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Act, 2025, a landmark piece of legislation, aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, accountability, and long-term economic stability in Ghana. This comprehensive reform introduces stricter oversight mechanisms, enforces rigorous fiscal responsibility rules, and establishes an independent Fiscal Council to improve transparency and ensure compliance. Key reforms introduced by the PFM (Amendment) Act 2025 enhanced sanctions for fiscal mismanagement.…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has begun its rebuilding exercise even before the Aaron Mike Oquaye Committee, tasked with reviewing the party’s 2024 electoral defeat, will complete its work. The former Speaker of Parliament, who chairs the committee, missed the March 31, 2025, deadline for submitting the report. However, before any official explanation, Dr Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi Kwahu, hosted a gathering at his Rock City Hotel in Kwahu on Wednesday. The meeting brought together NPP MPs and party leadership to reflect and strategise towards victory in 2028. Among the key figures present, were the party’s General Secretary, Justin…

Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has officially requested the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to investigate the disappearance of more than 1,357 Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers at Tema Port. However, this is just one of the numerous scandalous deals that ECG has been burdened with. Many more of these are awaiting a forensic investigation. It is unclear, whether the former Managing Director of ECG, Samuel Dubik Mahama, who has insisted he was not contacted by the committee, will now appear. This decision, follows the findings of a Technical Committee established by the Minister to examine the status of approximately…

.. In search of NPP’s love back in stronghold Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as “NAPO,” the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 elections, and his “special boy,” Ekow Vincent Assafuah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Tafo, are using the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, as a scapegoat in an attempt to regain their party’s lost influence in the region they have long considered the NPP’s stronghold. In recent days, the pair, have launched verbal attacks on the free-spirited 34-year-old Dr Amoakohene, an enthusiastic young leader determined to advocate for the…