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A group of lawyers within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a scathing critique against former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, accusing him of prioritizing personal ambition over party unity and electoral success. In a strongly-worded public statement released on June 9, 2025, and signed by legal professionals Chris Arthur, Esq. and Joyce Owusua Barfi, Esq., the group, Young Lawyers for Bawumia, charged Agyapong with conduct that they claim has caused irreparable harm to the party. The statement, titled “Setting the History Right”, addresses what the group describes as a campaign of misinformation and divisiveness led by Kennedy Agyapong,…

The second edition of the Thomas Partey Tournament kicked off on Monday at the Tuba AstroTurf in Accra, as the Arsenal and Black Stars midfielder reaffirms his commitment to grassroots football development in Ghana. This year’s competition features 12 youth teams made up of promising talents from across the country, all vying not just for the ultimate trophy, but also for the rare opportunity to catch the eye of local and international scouts. Scouts from both Ghana and Europe will be in attendance throughout the four-day event, offering a crucial platform to identify and nurture the next generation of Ghanaian…

Banking Consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene has cautioned against proposals for the Bank of Ghana to allocate a portion of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to support local cocoa purchasing companies. His comments follow a suggestion by the CEO of COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey that 2 to 3 percent of these reserves be redirected to sustain indigenous players in the cocoa sector. Speaking to Citi Business News, Dr. Atuahene underscored that the reserve is a monetary policy tool designed strictly for liquidity management not for financing private enterprises. “These are cedis that have been mobilized and locked at the Central Bank,”…

By Gifty Boateng The family of the beleaguered former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has waded into his case with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following his failure to appear before the anti-graft body on Monday 2 June. The family is displeased with the decision by the Office to put back the name of their member on Interpol Red Notice, aimed at finding him around the world and extraditing him back into Ghana to answer questions for his stewardship. The former minister is wanted for his involvements in corruption and corruption related scandals, including his payment of $58 million…

A group calling itself, Community Focus Foundation Ghana (CFF-Ghana) has called for strong governance, transparency and accountability measures to tackle Ghana’s energy sector crisis. According to CFF-Ghana, the nation must seek for purposeful and sound solutions in addressing the energy sector challenges. “As we may be aware, Ghana’s energy sector is facing myriads of challenges including financial shortfalls, escalating debts amounting to $3.1 billion, systemic inefficiencies, and gas shortages among other challenges.” In a press statement issued by the Cooperate Communication Department of CFF-Ghana, believe that the cause(s) of the perennial energy sector crisis are not just financial, but it…

It was Sunday, June 8, 2025 – a date now etched in Bibiani’s soul. Joy unconfined. Emotions unrestrained. History! The streets wore yellow and green like a second skin. From the depths of Anhwiaso to the echoes of Sefwi, through Bekwai’s hum and beyond, Bibiani was a living carnival. The aroma of triumph simmered from Duns Park to the dusty shoulders of nearby towns. Frimpong Manso and his boys had served a delicacy – and all of Western North feasted. In the heart of Bibiani, where cheers were piercing the skies and the Western North to the heavens, history was…

By Prince Ahenkorah The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), and the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) – have issued a fiery strike threat, demanding the immediate payment of their Book and Research Allowance (BRA) by June 13, 2025. In a joint press release dated June 9, 2025, and signed by their respective leaders, the associations minced no words in expressing their “deep concern and discontent” over the government’s “undue delay” in releasing the exchange rate and subsequently paying the crucial allowance. This prolonged delay, they warned, has plunged…

By Leo Nelson Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a slate of high-impact bilateral agreements  following a two-day working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The diplomatic mission, described as a productive turning point in Ghana–Morocco relations, has yielded tangible results across education, agriculture, trade, and infrastructure development, signalling a deepening strategic alliance between the two African nations. Among the most consequential outcomes of the visit is the expansion of educational opportunities for Ghanaian students. Hon. Ablakwa disclosed that the number of Moroccan government scholarships offered annually to Ghanaian students has been doubled from 70 to 140.…

By Leo Nelson Acclaimed Ghanaian statesman and business magnate, Sir Sam Jonah, has made a stirring appeal for a new kind of leadership in Africa—one rooted not in wealth, influence, or popularity, but in strong moral character. Delivering the commencement address to the 2025 graduating class of Academic City University on Saturday, June 7, Sir Sam spoke passionately on the theme of leadership for nation building. In a hall filled with fresh graduates, faculty, families, and dignitaries, he posed a reflective question: “What does the future need most from our leaders?” His answer was direct and powerful: “Character.” Sir Sam…

By Leo Nelson After enduring prolonged suffering and uncertainty, residents of Salakope, Amutsinu, and Agavedzi in the Ketu South Municipality can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the much-anticipated Blekusu Phase 2 sea defense project officially commences. The arrival of engineers and heavy machinery signals a new dawn for these coastal communities, ravaged by relentless tidal waves. This crucial development comes 91 days after President John Dramani Mahama’s visit, where he pledged urgent intervention to mitigate the devastating impact of the tidal waves, which have displaced hundreds and crippled livelihoods. Sylvester Kumawu, the Assembly Member for the affected area,…