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Dada Joe shipped out, as Ghana Begins Seizure of Assets After a protracted legal battle, Isaac Oduro Boateng, notoriously known as “Kofi Boat” and dubbed the “Sakawa chairman” of East Legon, has finally capitulated to a US extradition request. This paves the way for the alleged romance scam kingpin to face justice in America, where he is accused of swindling vulnerable individuals out of an estimated $100 million. Boateng’s concession at the Gbese Magistrate Court marks a significant turning point in a case that has seen Ghanaian authorities, including Interpol and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), begin the…

A property dispute has taken a sinister turn in Ghana, with two security personnel allegedly vowing to kill their elder brother, a Ghanaian resident in the United States, over a house he built and subsequently sold. The alarming threats and alleged assaults have prompted a formal complaint, raising serious concerns about the abuse of power by the officers involved. Mr. Boakye Okrah, currently based in the US, has reported a campaign of intimidation and violence orchestrated by his younger brothers, Amankwaa Okrah, a police officer stationed in Kwesimintsim, and Corporal Duah Andrew, a military officer at Muonyong Barracks, both located…

Demand FAO, AU-EU Backing for Bold Food Revolution Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, is not playing games. He’s on a relentless mission to overhaul the nation’s agricultural sector, determined to flood Ghanaian markets with affordable, accessible food. His latest power move. A high-stakes meeting with the big boss of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. QU Dongyu, right in the heart of Rome during the 44th Session of the FAO Conference. This wasn’t just a courtesy call; it was a strategic offensive to cement Ghana’s agricultural future. Sources close to the Ministry reveal the bilateral talks zeroed…

– Julius Debrah hints at economic revolution Ghana’s ambitious plan to transform into a round-the-clock economic powerhouse hinges significantly on robust Chinese investment, according to Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah. Debrah, a key figure in President Akufo-Addo’s administration, made the pronouncement at the 2025 Ghana-China Business Summit in Accra, signaling a major push for deeper ties with Beijing. Debrah minced no words, declaring that the much-touted 24-Hour Economy is far more than political rhetoric. “Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy is not a slogan; it’s a strategy,” he asserted, painting a vivid picture of a nation poised to become Africa’s next industrial…

…Akufo-Addo’s In-Law Caged Over ‘Missing’ State Assets By Prince Ahenkorah Maxwell Kofi Jumah, the man who once called the shots at GIHOC Distilleries, has been snatched by national security operatives. The big boss was reportedly nabbed on Sunday, June 29, after the security men came knocking. Sources whisper that Mr. Jumah was whisked away from his own home, bundled into a pickup, and driven straight to the Ashanti Regional Police Command. As we speak, the former GIHOC MD is cooling his heels, “assisting with investigations.” This isn’t the first time security forces have come calling for Jumah. Back on May…

By Gifty A. Boateng The African American community in Ghana, is this month marking the 1863 abolition of slavery, mainly in the Southern States of the United States (US) with it yearly Juneteenth Celebration. The month-long commemoration is bringing together members of the community and people from all walks of life, to mark this important black emancipation, resilience, and diasporan unity, after several years of oppression. Led by the African American Association of Ghana (AAAG), the Association in this year’s event, has partnered with interest groups, including the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). As part of the event, they have outlined several programme of…

By Gifty Boateng Journalist and entrepreneur, Bridget Otoo has joined the John Dramani Mahama government at the presidency. The former TV3 and Metro television broadcaster, has been appointed as a Presidential Staffer, designated at the office of the Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who is also the president spokesperson. Ms Otoo, who is a known critic of the erstwhile New Patriotic Party (NPP) and once alleged that she left the Kanda based television in 2017 because of her seeming support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), announced her appointment on Friday June 27. She described her new role…

Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff and head of Ghana’s Delegation, delivered landmark statements at the First Resumed Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group (IRG) and the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption in Vienna on 16th June, 2025. She outlined Ghana’s robust anti-corruption framework, citing the 1992 Constitution, key legislation like the Criminal Offences Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, Whistleblower Act, and Witness Protection Act. She also highlighted the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP I & II), with NACAP II…

At a special event held at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria on 14th June , 2025, Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, in the margins of the the First Resumed Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group (IRG) and the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption, addressed the Ghanaian community and distinguished guests at a celebration which marked the enstoolment of the Vienna Hemaa (Gyaase Hemaa) and Adonten Hemaa of Austria. She congratulated Asanteman Austria and the newly enstooled Hemaa, emphasizing the importance of leadership, unity, and service within Ghanaian…

The Spain Branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warmly welcomed Ghana’s new Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, and assured her of its full support as she assumes her diplomatic role. Speaking in an interview, the Acting Secretary of the Branch, Hanson Dartey, commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling a long-held expectation by appointing a substantive representative to advance Ghana’s interests in Spain. According to Dartey, the appointment is timely and reflects the President’s high regard for Ghanaians in the diaspora. “We are extremely grateful to His Excellency President Mahama for heeding our appeal…