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The NDC Greater Accra Regional Youth Organiser has urged its supporters in the Ablekuma North Constituency to regard members of the opposition NPP as political adversaries rather than friends. Amos Blessing stressed the importance of vigilance and self-defence in protecting their votes during the parliamentary election, asserting that any attempts to manipulate the results would not be tolerated. His remarks were made in response to a one-week ultimatum issued by Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP and the Minority Chief Whip, who demanded that the Electoral Commission (EC) declare the parliamentary results for the constituency. Mr Annoh-Dompreh also warned that the…

Benjamin Kofi Quashie, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders in South Africa, has reaffirmed that illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, will not be tolerated under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Speaking on Class 91.3FM on Friday, February 7, 2025, Mr. Quashie emphasized that tackling galamsey is a top priority for the President. He revealed that law enforcement agencies have already begun cracking down on illegal miners operating in forest reserves and water bodies. “We have directed law enforcement agencies to systematically eliminate illegal mining activities. This initiative commenced immediately after our election victory. The destruction…

The National Security has said it has made a huge bust, seizing a large, unspecified amount of US dollars and Ghana cedis, including counterfeits, hidden in twelve 20ft shipping containers. The containers, according to National Security were tracked to a warehouse around Sapeiman in the Ga West Municipality in Greater Accra, where a special late-night operation was conducted on Saturday following a tip-off. The concealed currency, mostly bundles of US dollars, was found in wooden boxes covered with cement. When other boxes were opened in the warehouse during the sting operation, additional currencies, suspected to be counterfeit, were discovered stashed…

Pressure group, the Forum for Equity and Justice (FeJ) has advised Professor Ransford Gyampo against any attempt to harass women who will be working under him in his new role as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA).

For nearly eight years, Alhaji Seidu Agongo spent almost every Monday to Thursday in court, answering to allegations that took more political twists and turns than followed legal and natural rules. This morning, the businessman and philanthropist walked away a free man after the state withdrew all charges against him. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine told the court that the state did not find merit in continuing with the prosecution, bringing to an end almost eight grueling years of a legal marathon that crissed-crossed the High Court, Appeal Court and the Supreme Court. “This…

– Church Warns Prominent Figures

In a landmark legal decision, the Attorney-General Dominic Ayine has filed a nolle prosequi to discontinue the highly publicized trial of Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, the former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, businessman Seidu Agongo, and Agricult Ghana Limited.

…New footage reveals gavel by gavel account of how rogue national Security agents kidnapped Emirate boss.

Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the lateness of Gender Minister-designate Agnes Naa Momo Lartey to the swearing-in ceremony on Friday. The development has generated reactions from a cross-section of Ghanaians since Friday when the event took place. Addressing the issue during an interview on Accra-based TV3, he attributed her delayed arrival to an unexpected family emergency compounded by logistical constraints occasioned by the Jubilee House schedule. Mr Ofosu Kwakye explained the rigorous schedule President John Mahama and his team managed in the lead-up to the event, which affected the swearing-in arrangements. “What…

Prominent voices within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have rallied behind the appointment of Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte as the Acting Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA).