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By Paul Mamattah A group known as Concerned Branch Executives of the Sege Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the appointment of qualified individuals from their Constituency to key government roles. The group, argued that such recognition would bolster party cohesion, motivate grassroots supporters, and amplify the NDC’s electoral gains in the area. Addressing a press conference in Sege of the Greater Accra region, the Convenor of the group, Albert Narh Adodoadji, emphasized the Constituency’s longstanding loyalty to the NDC, citing its delivery of over 80percent of Presidential votes to…

The desperation for recognition by the Member of Parliament (MP) of Assin North, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, demeans the seriousness expected of an MP. The Man of God, has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. The Minority in Parliament, led by Rev. Ntim Fordjour, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, has raised several security concerns, including allegations of drug and cash smuggling through private jets, the mysterious disappearance of 12 containers filled with gold and cash, and a reported pirate attack on a Ghanaian fishing vessel. Addressing a press conference in Parliament Rev. Ntim Fordjour specifically mentioned two…

The Director in charge of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, has disclosed that investigative bodies are still in pursuit of the suspected ringleader behind a sophisticated counterfeiting operation uncovered in Sapeiman, located in the Greater Accra Region, in February this year. Speaking to journalists, Mr Jakpa, revealed that the evidence collected during the high-stakes operation has remained untouched, as authorities continue to build a case and track down the mastermind behind the criminal enterprise. The operation, which stunned many, centred around an uncompleted house in Sapeiman — an unassuming structure that turned out to be the…

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.…