In a statement, the Police said officers have been deployed nationwide, with patrols intensified in communities, major towns, entertainment centres and along key highways to maintain public order and protect lives and property.

According to the Service, traffic officers will also be stationed at major intersections to manage vehicular movement and ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the celebrations.

Special arrangements have been made at venues expected to host large gatherings, including churches, event grounds and other public spaces, to prevent incidents and respond swiftly to emergencies.

The Police have urged the public to cooperate fully with officers on duty, remain vigilant and look out for one another, particularly neighbours who may be away from home during the festivities.

Members of the public have also been encouraged to promptly report any suspicious activity through the Police emergency lines 0302773906, 18555, 191 or 112 for immediate response.

The Ghana Police Service further wished the public a safe, peaceful and happy New Year as the country marks the end of 2025 and welcomes 2026.

In a public notice issued on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the Authority cautioned against engaging with unsolicited messages, particularly those containing links, and advised consumers to be suspicious of requests to pay for parcels they did not personally order or are not expecting.

“Always verify delivery claims directly with the courier company using official websites or contact numbers, not the links provided in text messages,” the CSA advised.

The Authority explained that the scams tend to increase during the Christmas and New Year period, when online shopping and courier services are at their peak.

Fraudsters often pose as recognised logistics firms, including Ghana Post Company Limited, sending messages that claim parcels cannot be delivered due to address issues or that urgent clearance fees are required.

According to the CSA, these messages usually contain links that lead to fake websites designed to resemble legitimate courier platforms. Victims are prompted to update delivery details or make payments, allowing scammers to harvest sensitive personal and financial information, including phone numbers, home addresses, and mobile money or bank details.

To heighten pressure, scammers frequently create a sense of urgency, warning that parcels may be returned, destroyed, or attract additional charges if payment is delayed.

The CSA has therefore advised the public to stay alert, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and never disclose personal or financial information on unverified websites. Members of the public were also encouraged to report suspected scams promptly.

The Authority said it is collaborating with law enforcement agencies, courier companies, and telecommunications providers to disrupt these fraudulent activities and bring perpetrators to justice, amid broader concerns about rising cybercrime during peak shopping periods

Speaking in an interview, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, described the incident as “very unfortunate” and disclosed that the clash escalated rapidly before police intervention.

“This is a very unfortunate situation here. We all have the information that just the latest part of the day yesterday, there was a clash of the family over a piece of land,” DCOP Yiribaare stated.

According to him, upon receiving information about the disturbance, the police immediately deployed their Quick Response Team (QRT) to the scene. However, by the time officers arrived, the situation had already deteriorated.

“On arrival, we discovered that the clash had gone too far, resulting in the death of one person right on the spot,” the Regional Commander revealed.

He further explained that another victim found unconscious at the scene was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention but later died, bringing the total number of fatalities from the incident to two.

“One that we met at the scene was also unconscious and was immediately rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, he also passed,” he added.

DCOP Yiribaare noted that the police have since commenced full-scale investigations into the incident, with the cooperation of residents in the area.

“The general public has been very cooperative since we started. We have processed the crime scene, and the management team covered and processed every particle that mattered in the issue,” he said.

As part of ongoing investigations, the police have arrested two suspects in connection with the clash.

According to the Regional Commander, one suspect is currently receiving medical treatment under police guard, while another was arrested in the early hours of the morning and remains in police custody.

“So far, one person is on admission but under police guard as a suspect, under arrest. We have one other individual who was also arrested in the later part of the dawn of this morning and is also in detention,” DCOP Yiribaare confirmed.

He assured the public that the police are committed to ensuring justice is served.

“We are leaving no stone unturned in getting to the bottom of it and ensuring that justice takes its own course,” he stressed.

Beyond the investigations, the Regional Police Commander used the opportunity to appeal to the affected family and the general public to resolve land and other disputes through peaceful and lawful means.

“I want to encourage the family to continue to revert to the police for every other issue surrounding this land or to the locals for a very peaceful resolution of the matter,” he advised, adding that violence only undermines peace and development.

He emphasized that peaceful dispute resolution is key to maintaining stability in the Upper West Region.

“In matters like this, we should try to use peaceful means rather than violence. In so doing, we continue to preserve the peace and stability of the region and also create a safer community for development and social activities to go on,” DCOP Yiribaare said.

On the reopening of the affected road, which was temporarily closed for security and investigative purposes, the Regional Commander indicated that access would be restored once outstanding processes are completed.

“We are still processing a few issues and once that is done, we should be able to open it up,” he assured.

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Addressing the media on Wednesday, December 31, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, explained that the stolen cash was the proceeds from a gold transaction and was en route to a bank when the attack occurred.

The suspect, Salim Mohammed, popularly known as Fawata, was arrested on November 20, 2025, at a hospital in Ashaiman, where he had reportedly gone to seek medical care. His arrest followed months of sustained, intelligence-driven police operations.

Initial investigations indicate that Mohammed and other members of the gang, wielding AK-47 rifles, intercepted the victims’ vehicle, fired multiple shots to intimidate bystanders, and wounded the driver before escaping with the money.

COP Donkor assured the public that efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects and retrieve the stolen funds, stressing the police service’s commitment to ensuring justice and public safety.

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The directive follows a petition submitted by Sir Sam Jonah to Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on December 13, 2025.

In the petition, the statesman appealed for diplomatic intervention over what he described as the unlawful takeover of his investments at the River Park Estate in Abuja, allegedly carried out by Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

The decision to terminate the case was conveyed through official correspondence from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, M.B. Abubakar, after a detailed review of police investigation files.

According to the AGF, allegations of forgery, fraud and related offences brought against Mr Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Ansah Mensah, Victor Quainoo and Abu Arome could not be substantiated.

Investigations by the Nigeria Police Force, the AGF noted, fell short of the evidentiary threshold required to sustain criminal charges.

“No prima facie case of forgery and other related offences… has been established against the aforementioned individuals,” the Attorney General stated in reference to Charge No. CR/402/25.

The AGF also endorsed the findings of a Special Investigation Panel report dated March 28, 2025, which examined petitions involving Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and the River Park Estate in Lugbe. The report was described as “valid, comprehensive and unbiased.”

Conversely, the Attorney General criticised conclusions reached by the IGP Monitoring Unit, describing them as “highly misleading” and faulting attempts to criminalise what he said was essentially a commercial dispute, contrary to Nigeria’s Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.

Concerns were also raised about a police press briefing held on June 27, 2025, where certain individuals were publicly presented as owners and managers of the River Park Estate without any judicial determination.

The AGF said such actions were inappropriate and exceeded the lawful mandate of the police.

As part of the directive, the Attorney General ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission to reverse any administrative measures taken against the affected companies based on the disputed police report, and cautioned the Commission against actions that could interfere with ongoing court proceedings.

Beyond ending the case against the four individuals, the AGF called for fresh investigations into alleged incidents of intimidation, assault and property destruction at the River Park Estate, reportedly involving persons acting on the instructions of one Paul Odili.

The Nigeria Police Force was further directed to ensure the safety of residents and guarantee their peaceful enjoyment of property at the estate.

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Below is the full statement:

According to the traditional leader, the practice—now common in some communities during end-of-year festivities—poses serious risks to public safety, property, and the environment.

He explained that burning tyres can lead to uncontrolled fires, road accidents, toxic smoke inhalation, and damage to both public and private property.

Speaking in an interview with Adom News ahead of the New Year, Togbe Wusu Krakani III stressed that the traditional council would not tolerate actions that threaten peace and security.

“The burning of car tyres on our streets is dangerous and unlawful. It endangers lives, pollutes the environment, and disrupts traffic. Anyone found engaging in such acts will be arrested, handed over to the Ghana Police Service, and prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he warned.

He urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to guide the youth to celebrate responsibly and avoid actions that could result in injuries or loss of life.

The chief encouraged residents to adopt safer and lawful ways of welcoming the New Year, including attending church services, spending time with family, or participating in organised community events.

Togbe Wusu Krakani III further called on residents of Sokode Gborgame to remain committed to maintaining law and order before, during, and after the festivities, and urged the public to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious or unlawful activities.

He concluded by wishing residents of the Volta Region a peaceful and prosperous New Year, emphasising that collective responsibility is essential to ensuring safety for all.

The appeal was made during the Denya Festival celebrations, which brought together chiefs, opinion leaders, residents, and visitors to reflect on key development challenges confronting the area.

Addressing the gathering, Simon Gador Kotokah, Head of the Yadie Family of Gevie, described the lack of potable water as a long-standing problem that continues to threaten public health and productivity in the community.

He noted that many households still depend on unsafe water sources for daily use, a situation that disproportionately affects children and the elderly while undermining sanitation and general wellbeing.

“Today, we are gathered not just as neighbours, but as one committed family, united under the theme: Togetherness in Unity, Propelling the Future of Our Hometown, Our Collective Responsibility,” Mr. Kotokah said.

He explained that for decades, residents—especially women and children—have endured daily hardship in search of water, a challenge that has impacted health and limited economic activity.

“Water is life. No one can live without it. The funds we are raising today through our collective effort will directly support this water project and help bring this suffering to an end,” he added.

Mr. Kotokah also appealed to government for support in rehabilitating the 92-kilometre road network linking Mafi Abude, Mafi Havenu, Gborkope, Mafi Tsati, Mafi Avedo, and connecting the Adidome–Sogakope highways, describing its poor state as a major barrier to trade, agriculture, and emergency services.

On his part, the Youth Chairman of Mafi Tsati, Gavor Bright, echoed the concerns, stressing that repeated appeals for potable water have so far yielded little result.

He expressed hope that raising the issue during the Denya Festival would attract attention from authorities, NGOs, and development partners. Mr. Bright also used the platform to advise the youth to stay away from drug abuse and teenage pregnancy, warning that such behaviours threaten their future.

The Denya Festival, traditionally celebrated by the people of the area, serves as both a cultural event and a forum for engaging stakeholders on pressing development needs.

Residents remain hopeful that swift intervention will improve health outcomes, education, and economic activities in Mafi Tsati and surrounding communities.

Police intelligence traced the activities of the group to areas including Oyibi, Apollonia, Spintex, Airport Residential Area, East Legon Hills, Zenu, Ashaiman, and Kasoa.

Addressing the media, CID Director-General COP Lydia Yaako Donkor identified the suspects as Seth Tetteh Noi, also known as Wonder, Emmanuel Selasi Monyoko, Abdul Fatawo Samid, Karam Fatawo, and Abdul Jamal Mohammed.

The arrests were carried out during separate intelligence-led operations on December 24 and 26, 2025, at various hideouts.

Security operatives retrieved a locally manufactured pistol and a pump-action machine gun, which police believe were used in a number of robbery incidents linked to the group.

Investigations have connected the suspects to a violent robbery attack on mourners at the Ashaiman Underbridge, where cash and valuables estimated at more than GH¢200,000 were taken.

“Following coordinated operations at Ashaiman China Mall and Kasoa, police arrested the five suspects and recovered a pistol and a pump-action machine gun, believed to have been used in multiple robberies. Investigations also connected the syndicate to the Ashaiman Underbridge robbery during a funeral, and further intelligence helped foil another planned attack at Ashaiman China Mall,” COP Donkor stated.

She noted that investigations are still ongoing and assured the public that police are pursuing additional leads to dismantle all remaining elements connected to the criminal network.

This donation was made in fulfillment of his recent visit to Kete-Krachi prison in September 2025, during which he promised to support improvements in the inmates’ living conditions to facilitate their reintegration.

During the presentation, John Ajet-Nasam reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the prison and creating opportunities for inmates to reform and reintegrate.

The provision of the cow would provide a good meal for inmates during the festivities who have been lacking nutritious food due to inadequate support from the government and individuals.

He emphasized the importance of rehabilitation and integrated programs for inmates nationwide, drawing on his experience within the judicial system.

Ajet-Nasam noted that Christmas reminds us of love, sacrifice, sharing, and compassion, and these values should reach everyone, including those in prison.

He stated that inmates remain an important part of society and that kindness is essential, emphasizing that vulnerable groups, including prisoners, deserve to feel valued and remembered during festive occasions.

Inspiring them to look toward a better future, Ajet-Nasam encouraged inmates not to define their lives solely by past mistakes but to reform.

He urged them to take advantage of vocational tools available to them and to seek training during their time in prison to rebuild their lives.

The former High Court judge commended the prison officers at Kete-Krachi for their dedication to rehabilitation, highlighting their role in equipping inmates with skills for successful reintegration into society.

Chief Superintendent Emmanuel Nyatuame of Kete-Krachi Prison expressed gratitude, stating that the donation comes at a crucial time, especially during the holiday season.

He praised the Ajet-Nasam family’s longstanding tradition of community service and philanthropy, emphasizing that fulfilling their promise reflects a strong commitment to supporting inmates’ reintegration.

The prison commander acknowledged that the donation will be highly beneficial and assured that they will utilize these resources effectively.

In a statement released on the controversy, CDM said Mr. Gyamfi initially denied any knowledge of losses, dismissed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment, and claimed GoldBod had not recorded losses.

However, the group noted that the same official later admitted that GoldBod had incurred losses amounting to GHS3.3 billion.

“These statements are mutually exclusive,” CDM said, adding that “an institution cannot, in the same breath, claim to have recorded no losses and then acknowledge multi-billion-cedi losses.”

According to the group, this is not a semantic issue but one of truth and accountability.

CDM described the shifting explanations as deeply troubling, warning that inconsistent public communication from the head of a strategic state institution undermines public trust.

“This is a matter of integrity in public office,” the statement stressed.

The group urged Ghanaians to view the controversy not as a routine policy disagreement but as a serious governance issue involving transparency and responsibility in the management of national resources.

Citing published Bank of Ghana financial statements, CDM explained that the central bank recorded total operational losses of GHS9.49 billion for the 2024 financial year, of which only GHS1.8 billion was attributable to the gold purchase programme.

“Any attempt to collapse total annual operational losses into a single gold programme is factually inaccurate and intellectually dishonest,” CDM stated.

The group added that GHS3.49 billion of the total losses arose from revaluation and exchange-rate differences.

According to CDM, misrepresenting the Bank of Ghana’s financial data distorts public understanding and shields decision-makers from accountability.

“Public debate must be anchored in verifiable facts, not exaggerated figures,” the statement said.

The group warned that continued mischaracterisation of official data could erode confidence in public institutions and weaken Ghana’s economic governance framework.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, port authorities responded to comments attributed to the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), which raised concerns that alleged labour tensions and delays at the port could disrupt operations and force cargo diversion to neighbouring countries.

According to management, the claims do not reflect the true situation at Ghana’s largest port.

Officials explained that about a month ago, a brief disagreement arose with a section of dockworkers over the introduction of a 24-hour shift system.

The arrangement forms part of measures to align port operations with the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy, aimed at boosting efficiency, expanding employment opportunities, and improving service delivery.

Under the new system, dock labourers work in structured eight-hour shifts on a rotational basis, allowing three workers to share a single job over a 24-hour period.

Management said the model offers better remuneration, guarantees two rest days each week, and promotes occupational health, work-life balance, and uninterrupted port operations in line with international standards.

The statement clarified that the misunderstanding occurred after some workers chose to work all three shifts themselves rather than comply with the rotation. Management stressed, however, that the situation never escalated into a strike and did not disrupt port activities.

“Through engagement and dialogue, the issue was resolved amicably within a short period, and normal operations have continued without interruption,” the statement said.

Port authorities emphasised that there is no ongoing labour unrest and cautioned against public commentary that could create unnecessary anxiety among port users, investors, and the business community. Stakeholders were encouraged to verify information from official sources before making public claims.

Reaffirming its commitment to service excellence, management said the Port of Tema remains focused on delivering reliable, efficient, and world-class port services while supporting national development initiatives, including the 24-Hour Economy policy.

“The Port of Tema remains open, fully operational, and ready to serve Ghana’s trade and industrial needs,” the statement concluded.

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A police officer, General Constable Oppong Damoah Seth, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen during the incident, which occurred at about 11:30 pm on Sunday, December 28, at the Karimenga Police Checkpoint. Two other officers sustained serious injuries.

According to police sources, the assailants initially ambushed a bus in the area, triggering a distress call. Police personnel who responded to the call reportedly managed to foil the attack, forcing the gunmen to flee into the surrounding bush.

However, the attackers later regrouped and returned to launch a second assault on the Karimenga Police checkpoint.

During the renewed attack, General Constable Oppong Damoah Seth, who was seated at the checkpoint, was shot in the head from behind and died instantly. Two other officers who returned fire were also shot in the legs.

The injured officers are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

The decision follows a violent incident on December 26, when masked individuals allegedly entered the mosque during prayers and opened fire, leaving at least 10 worshippers injured. Two of the victims are reported to be in critical condition.

In a statement signed by Volta Regional Minister James Gunu, REGSEC said the decision was taken after an emergency security meeting held to address escalating tensions linked to rival claims to the position of Volta Regional Chief Imam by Shaikh Muniru and Shaikh Anas.

The mosque has since been designated a crime scene to allow for unhindered police investigations.

According to REGSEC, the temporary shutdown is intended to de-escalate tensions and provide a neutral space for dialogue and mediation between the feuding factions.

“This decision has been taken solely in the interest of peace, unity, and the long-term stability of the Muslim community in Ho,” the statement said.

The council appealed to all parties to exercise restraint and cooperate with ongoing mediation efforts, assuring the public that the closure is a short-term measure aimed at restoring calm.

Meanwhile, the National Chief Imam, Shaikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has condemned the attack and reaffirmed his recognition of Shaikh Ali Muniru as the legitimate Volta Regional Chief Imam.

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According to CDM, the most alarming disclosure is the admission that GoldBod is projected to incur GHS3.3 billion in losses purely from trading activities.

“This is not an accounting revaluation or an exchange-rate adjustment; this is straightforward trading loss,” the group said.

CDM questioned how a trading model that guarantees losses was approved and why such information was not disclosed earlier.

“Who approved a trading model that guarantees losses, and who benefited from these transactions?” the statement asked.

The group said allowing the GoldBod CEO to remain in office under such circumstances compromises public confidence and undermines the credibility of any investigation.

“In all serious democracies, stepping aside is a minimum standard of responsibility, not an admission of guilt,” CDM stated.

CDM further demanded a full forensic audit of GoldBod, publication of all gold trading contracts, and parliamentary scrutiny of officials involved.

“Ghana’s gold resources are a sacred public trust,” the group concluded, “and where credibility has been compromised, responsibility must follow.”

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Addressing the media on Wednesday, December 31, CID Director-General, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, said the court-imposed fine has been fully settled.

She further disclosed that the court has withdrawn Sadick’s firearm licence.

The conviction follows his arrest after a video surfaced on social media showing him discharging several rounds during the event.

Sadick later admitted to the act but explained that he fired the weapon as a form of tribute to Nigerian musician Asake, who was on stage at the time.

Meanwhile, COP Donkor has stressed that the use of firearms in public spaces, even by licensed holders, constitutes a serious breach of the law and will attract strict sanctions.

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The incident occurred as residents demonstrated against the alleged transfer of a gangway illegal mining (galamsey) site to Chinese operators. The protest reportedly escalated when police moved in to disperse the crowd.

The Western Central Regional Police Command in Tarkwa revealed that the deaths had not yet been officially confirmed as of the time of reporting.

However, the Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) for the Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality, Louis Afful, said he personally witnessed the shooting.

“This morning a Police Patrol Squad came to town to fire warning shots. As I speak, two people have lost their lives. The community members have also blocked the road,” he told Accra-based Channel One News.

According to Mr. Afful, the bodies of the two victims have been transported to the Tarkwa Government Hospital mortuary. Tension remains high in the area, with residents reportedly mounting roadblocks as anger and fear spread through the community.

Police investigations are expected to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, as calls grow for clarity and accountability over the use of force during the protest.

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In a statement, police said the incident occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the family home. After the alleged incident, the suspect reportedly left the area.

Acting on intelligence, officers later traced and arrested Innocent Owusu at a hideout in a nearby forest close to Abrani.

Police confirmed that the body of the deceased has been retrieved and conveyed to the Hohoe Government Hospital Mortuary for preservation and further examination.

The suspect remains in police custody, assisting with investigations, and will be taken through the appropriate legal processes.

The Oti Regional Police Command praised residents of Likpe Abrani for their cooperation, noting that community support played a key role in the swift arrest.

The Command also expressed condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time.

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Below is the full statement:

The foundation provided the widows with 5kg bags of rice each, 500 chicken, 1000 pieces of branded exercise books, assorted drinks, cooking oil, and other food items as part of activities to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

In addition to the donations, a health screening was conducted by a team of nurses and doctors from UGMC, offering crucial medical support to the beneficiaries to ensure their well-being.

The beneficiaries include widows, other vulnerable members of the community and school children, providing them with essential items.

Founder of the Foundation, David Selasie Anthony said he wishes to extend this initiative to other regions in the coming days and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Adeiso community for their support and for giving the Foundation the opportunity to serve them.

He said he is committed to seeing to the welfare of the vulnerable, including widows and children.

“It is always easy to feel forgotten when you have nobody to care for your needs but I want to assure you, who are gathered here that we are concerned about your welfare and the children”. He stated.

Let’s all help the less privileged in wherever we find ourselves. Government cannot do it all, everybody must come on board so Ghana will be a better place for us all,” He appealed.

Through these initiatives, the De Mayor Foundation continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving the health and welfare of communities across the country.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the Ghana Police Hospital inaugurated a new eight-bed facility funded by Alhaji Agongo to house “unknown” patients – people brought in without any traceable relatives, often destitute, mentally ill, or victims of road accidents.

It followed an appeal by the Ghana Police Service for public support to ease its burden and improve healthcare delivery to its constituents.

Since its establishment in 1976, the Police Hospital has carried a unique mandate: providing healthcare not only to police personnel and their families but also to suspects, convicts, and the general public.

Overtime, providing healthcare for unknown persons has become a major feature in the hospitals service provision.

The hospital has said that these individuals arrive in critical condition, nameless and abandoned, and the hospital bears the full cost of their treatment and rehabilitation costing over a million cedis per year.

There are many others who are brought in dead as well. Every year, the hospital organises mass burials for about 1000 to 1200 unknown bodies costing over GHC 400, 000.00 annually.

Unknown patients who recover are reintegrated into their communities when identified, all at a cost to the hospital.

The facility has explained that with an estimated 30 unknown patients admitted monthly and about 10 long-term cases at any given time, the burden has grown heavier over the years.

Following the appeal, Alhaji Agongo, who founded the erstwhile Heritage Bank intervened by constructing the eight-bed facility for the hospital and further pledging to provide quarterly support to the hospital to undertake the mass burial initiative.this inititlative has been described as unprecedented by the police service.

The eight-bed new facility will separate severely neglected patients from the general hospital population, improving infection control and restoring dignity to those society has forgotten.
The hospital authorities described this project as historic.

Alhaji Agongo’s pledge to finance some of the quarterly mass burials and cover medical bills for unknown patients.
“When I learned about the plight of these unknown patients — people who come in broken, nameless, and abandoned — I said to myself we as a country needed to act,” Alhaji said. “Humanity is not about what we do for those who we know or can repay us, but for those who cannot. Indeed, nobody is unknown – we are all known by one creator, and that should unite us as a people to continue to uplift each other and make society better,” he added.

Alhaji Agongo explained that the facility was more than brick and mortar, noting that it was a sanctuary for lives that matter, even when no one claims them.
“I hope this will inspire others to look beyond themselves and support causes that restore dignity to the forgotten in our society,” he said.

Hospital officials say the intervention will ease congestion, improve care standards, and reduce the financial strain on the institution.
They also expressed the hope that the initiative would motivate other citizens and organisations to extend other support to the hospital to ease the burden and make life more comfortable for these patients and society.

For decades, the Police Hospital has shouldered the responsibility of treating unknown patients and burying unknown bodies without external support.

Alhaji’s commitment marks the first time a private citizen has stepped in to share this burden.
As the new facility opens its doors, it symbolizes a rare blend of compassion and action —an enduring legacy of private philanthropy meeting public need.
For the Ghana Police Hospital, and for the nameless souls it serves, December 30 2025 will mark a new chapter of hope.

Lifting others

Agongo said his philanthropic work was never about seeking attention or expecting something in return, explaining that his motivation has always been rooted in the belief that society progresses when people support each other selflessly.
“We don’t support because we are related; we support because there is a need to make each other better,” he said, adding that his decision to do philanthropy was driven by an innate desire to make society better.
He cited several interventions as examples of this philosophy, including the establishment of Fanaka University to promote entrepreneurship and practical education, funding scholarships medical for underprivileged students and patients, and building a ward for the child emergency unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital centers.
Agongo also donated medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic and providing relief to flood victims, which he described as efforts aimed at “meeting urgent needs and restoring dignity.”

The suspects, identified as Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, his assistant, were intercepted on 26th December 2025 while traveling from Accra to Walewale via Paga in a Kia Granbird bus (registration GT 5771-18).

During a thorough inspection of the vehicle, police discovered two containers hidden inside the bus, holding a total of 2,600 AK-47 rounds.

Further searches uncovered a bag concealed under the driver’s seat containing two bulletproof plates, a black helmet, and a pair of long boots.

The suspects remain in police custody to assist with ongoing investigations. The bus and all recovered items have been impounded as authorities continue their probe into the incident.

Adomonline.com highlights a recap of some of the topical stories in politics, entertainment, sports and socio-economic issues you may have missed.

The second coming of President John Mahama, the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, the August 6 helicopter crash, protests, the fight against galamsey, death of prominent individuals, and other big political events made headlines.

Find below stories that made headlines in 2025:

President John Dramani Mahama Sworn in for Second Term

John Dramani Mahama was officially sworn in as the 6th President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic in a grand ceremony held at the Independence Square on January 7, 2025.

The historic event marked Mahama’s return to the presidency after a previous term ended in 2017, making him the first leader in Ghana’s history to reclaim the presidency after a re-election loss.

In his inaugural speech, President Mahama pledged to uphold the trust of the Ghanaian people and steer the nation toward economic recovery, unity, and inclusive development.

He also emphasized a renewed commitment to good governance, transparency, and addressing the pressing needs of Ghanaians.

Obuasi mine shooting

On January 19, 2025, a clash between soldiers and small-scale miners near the AngloGold Ashanti mine in Obuasi led to several deaths and injuries.

Eight people lost their lives after a group of illegal miners reportedly breached the security fence of one of AngloGold Obuasi Mine’s concessions.

Chaos erupts at Appointments Committee over vetting of Ablakwa, Akandoh

Tensions erupted during an Appointments Committee session as Minority and Majority members clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on January 30.

The dispute arose when the Minority proposed postponing the vetting to Friday, citing concerns over the day’s proceedings. However, the Majority opposed the suggestion, insisting that the process continue as scheduled.

The disagreement escalated into chaos, with Minority members disrupting the session by breaking tables and microphones in protest against any delay.

Despite the uproar, the Majority maintained that the committee was adhering to its established schedule and insisted the vetting proceed without interruption.

OSP declares Ken Ofori-Atta wanted [Video]

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on February 12 officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta wanted and a fugitive.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng revealed that Mr. Ofori-Atta was a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations.

These cases included matters related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two undisclosed investigations.

In June, the OSP again declared Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted after he failed to honour the OSP’s invitation for interrogation, violating an earlier agreement.

However, he requested a virtual session, citing medical reasons.

A member of his legal team, Frank Davies, had explained that Mr. Ofori-Atta will not be physically present in Ghana as earlier agreed, and his legal team has officially communicated this to the OSP.

Mr. Davies added that relevant medical documents have been submitted to the OSP, and the development has also been brought to the attention of the Human Rights Court.

But Mr. Agyebeng has stated that no medical report has been presented to the office.

Veteran actor Mawuli Yaw Semevo passes on

Renowned Ghanaian actor Mawuli Semevo passed away on 20 February 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, where he was undergoing treatment.

He was 63 years old.

On February 8, 2025, Beyond Burns International, a non-profit organization, disclosed that the late actor had sustained burns on 44% of his body, along with severe respiratory injuries that made breathing difficult.

The burns extended from his head to his legs, and he lost all his hair.

He featured in many Ghanaian films and TV shows, leaving a lasting legacy in the performing arts.

Reintroduction of Controversial Anti‑LGBTQ Legislation

Ghanaian lawmakers reintroduced the bill that seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, as well as any form of advocacy, promotion, or financial support for such acts.

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The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill was previously passed by the Eighth Parliament but failed to become law after it did not receive presidential assent during former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s tenure.

Its reintroduction is expected to reignite intense national and international debate over human rights, constitutional freedoms, and Ghana’s cultural identity.

Suspension of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo

President John Mahama on April 22, 2025, suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

The decision, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution, followed consultation with the Council of State, which determined that a prima facie case had been established in relation to three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice.

The President consequently established a committee, in compliance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, to look into the petitions which were referred to them.

Former Ghanaian High Commissioner to India, Sam Pee Yalley passes on
Sam Pee Yalley, the former Ghanaian High Commissioner to India and a prominent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), passed away on April 6, after a brief illness at Korle Bu.

Yalley’s career spanned both legal and diplomatic fields. A seasoned lawyer, he also served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority before being appointed Ghana’s Ambassador to India in 2014 by President John Mahama.

Throughout his tenure, Mr Yalley was noted for his commitment to promoting Ghana’s international relations and advocating for Ghanaian interests abroad.

Adu-Boahene trial

The former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, are facing trail for their alleged involvement in corruption-related offences.

The embattled former Director-General is accused of signing a deal with an Israeli company, ISC Holdings Limited, to purchase cyber defense software for $7 million.

In total, he allegedly transferred approximately GHS 49 million (around $7 million) from the NSB’s funds into his personal accounts, falsely justifying these transactions as payments for the cyber defense systems, along with his accomplices.

The couple created BNC while Mr. Adu-Boahene was still the NSB boss, and the company was used for the transaction of the security system purchased from the Israeli firm ISC Holdings Limited.

Nationwide Political Parties’ Protest Over Chief Justice’s Suspension

On May 5, 2025, a coalition of political parties embarked on a demonstration against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

The political parties strongly condemned the decision, calling it a direct attack on the independence of the judiciary.

The coalition included the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), and the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), among others.

Sammy Gyamfi dollar gift saga

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) came under fierce criticisms amidst calls with his dismissal or resignation over a dollar gift to televangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.

Mr. Gyamfi apologized, stating the gesture was an act of personal generosity, many have called for disciplinary action.

Reacting to the controversy, Agradaa urged members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to focus on receiving blessings rather than criticizing its National Communications Officer.

 The founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry dismissed the criticisms as unnecessary, revealing that she only received $800 after requesting money for fuel.

Dada KD – Highlife Musician
Highlife artist Nana Kwakye Duah, known as Dada KD, passed away on 16 May 2025 after a short illness aged 56.

In May 2020, Dada KD shocked many by stating that he would soon join his colleagues Kofi B and Bishop Bernard Nyarko, who had both passed on to eternity.

Dada KD is best known for songs such as Tekyere Ma, Ene Menye, Wosuro a Wondi, Honey Love, among others.

He earned several accolades, including the Best Male Vocal Artiste award at the 2004 Ghana Music Awards UK. 

EOCO arrests Chairman Wontumi
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on May 27 arrested the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

The arrest occurred shortly after he left the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra.

Chairman Wontumi had earlier reported to the CID for further questioning over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities, including mining in forest reserves and entering protected areas without proper authorisation.

Former Greater Accra NDC Chairman Ade Coker passes on
Former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Ade Coker passed on Saturday, May 31.

Agradaa jailed 15 years [Video]

The Accra Circuit Court on July 3 sentenced Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champion Ministries International Church, to 15 years in prison.

The sentence followed her conviction for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences.

Nana Agradaa was found guilty of luring victims through a 2022 televised broadcast, in which she falsely claimed to possess spiritual powers to double money.

Her claims led several individuals to part with large sums of money in hopes of miraculous financial returns, promises that were never fulfilled.

She is currently serving her term at the Nsawm Prison.

Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi passes on

On July 7, 2025, sitting Member of Parliament (MP) for the Akwatia constituency in the Eastern Region, Ernest Yaw Kumi, passed away after a brief illness.

Mr. Kumi was serving his first term in Parliament, having won the December 7, 2024, election.

He secured the seat for the NPP in a closely contested race marked by allegations of vote buying, irregularities at some polling stations, and heightened political tension in the lead-up to the polls.

Before his death, he was facing a legal action after he disobeyed an interim injunction issued on January 7, which barred him from being sworn in as the Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia due to an ongoing legal contest over his election.

The injunction was the result of a lawsuit filed by National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate and former Akwatia MP, Henry Boakye-Yiadom, contesting the legitimacy of the election results.

Despite the injunction, Kumi presented himself in Parliament to be sworn in on January 7, 2025.

He was laid to rest on December 6, 2025.

Ablekuma North Parliamentary Election Rerun

A rerun of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election was held on July 11, 2025, after legal challenges delayed result collation. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) had announced plans to boycott the election but its candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie at the last minute decided to participate.

The election was made by widespread violence and assault of several individuals including former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Ewurabena Aubynn narrowly defeated the NPP candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, marking a historic win in a constituency long held by the NPP.

Madam Aubynn polled 34,090 votes, edging out her closest contender, who garnered 33,881 votes.

Highlife legend Daddy Lumba passes on

Ghanaian Highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, died on 26 July 2025 at age 60 after a short illness.

The iconic highlife musician died in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra.

Shortly after his death, a family dispute emerged over who had authority to organise his funeral and burial rites.

His first wife, Akosua Serwaa, filed a lawsuit seeking recognition as his sole surviving spouse and exclusive rights to perform the customary widowhood rites, a case that drew widespread media attention.

The funeral was initially scheduled for December 6, 2025.

However, internal disagreements between family factions led to the date being rescheduled to 13 December 2025 by traditional authorities after a meeting at the Otumfuo Saamanhene Palace.

Part of the tension revolved around calls for a postmortem investigation before burial, a request pushed by some family members who questioned the circumstances of his death

Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed killed in Adansi Akrofuom helicopter crash

On August 6, 2025, Ghana was hit hard by the death of eight people, including former Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, following a crash involving an Air Force helicopter.

The duo were part of three crew members and five passengers on board.

The other victims were Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed; National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman, ⁠Dr. Samuel Sarpong; and former NDC Parliamentary Candidate, Samuel Aboagye.

The military personnel onboard were ⁠Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo.

The helicopter crashed at Adansi Brofeyedu while en route to Obuasi. The aircraft was burnt beyond recognition, with no visible signs of survivors at the scene.

A state burial was subsequently held in their honour with an investigation commissioned to establish the cause of the crash.

Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III passes on at 98

The Asante Kingdom was thrown into mourning following the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III on August 7, 2025.

Born Nana Ama Konadu, Nana Konadu Yiadom III was the 14th Asantehemaa and the biological sister of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

She became the Asantehemaa 5-years ago following the death of her mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, the then Asantehemaa.

Nana Konadu Yiadom was highly respected for her loyalty and counsel, strength, and devotion to tradition, having played a critical role in the preservation of Asante culture as she guided Asanteman in support of the reign of her brother, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

African Political Parties Summit Held in Accra

Ghana hosted the African Political Parties Summit bringing together over 100 political parties from Africa and the Caribbean to discuss democratic governance, inter‑party cooperation, and economic transformation.

The summit fostered inter-party dialogue, strengthen continental solidarity, and build consensus on shared priorities, while addressing cross-border challenges such as climate change, migration, and public health.

Delegates discussed issues including regional integration, peace and security, inclusive governance, sustainable economic growth, and the role of political parties in advancing Africa’s development agenda.

Notable participants included President John Dramani Mahama, Vice-President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, President of São Tomé and Príncipe H.E. Carlos Vila Nova, and Vice-President of Liberia H.E. Jeremiah Koung. Civil society representatives and party officials from across Africa and the Caribbean are also in attendance.

Mahama sacks Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice

President John Mahama on September 1, 2025, dismissed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, following the receipt of the report from the committee instituted to probe three petitions seeking her removal.

The decision followed consultation with the Council of State, which determined that a prima facie case had been established in relation to three petitions that sought her removal.

The President has consequently established a committee, in compliance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, to look into the petitions which have been referred to them.

Abronye arrested for offensive conduct – Police

The Ghana Police Service arrested New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye, on charges of offensive conduct likely to breach public peace.

Before the arrest, there was a high-profile raid on the residence of former NPP Greater Accra Regional Youth Organiser, Moses Abor.

Security officers stormed his home in search of Abronye, an operation that has since drawn sharp criticism from sections of the public.

Days leading to the arrest, on September 5, Abronye formally petitioned several foreign embassies seeking political asylum.

His requests were sent to eight countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Canada.

In his petition, the outspoken NPP figure alleged that he has been subjected to growing political intimidation, threats to his life, and what he described as abuse of state security powers by the current government.

Ghana-U.S deportee deal

In September 2025, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that Cabinet has approved Ghana’s participation in a third-country deportation arrangement with the US.

Mr Ablakwa stressed at the time that the arrangement was not a binding treaty but a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

They were received and detained under armed military custody at Bundase, where several were reportedly held in “deplorable conditions” without access to lawyers.

However, the move sparked national debate with the Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee accusing the government of violating the Constitution by agreeing to accept third-country nationals deported from the United States without parliamentary approval.

The caucus drew parallels to 2016 when the Mahama administration accepted two Guantanamo Bay detainees without parliamentary approval, questioning why the current government would repeat a similar action.

They further revealed that some of the deportees are being held in detention centres against their will and have taken legal action against the government for alleged breaches of their fundamental human rights.

Akwatia by-election

On September 2, 2025, the Electoral Commission held a by-election in the Akwatia constituency following the death of MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi on July 7.

It was a keen contest between the Bernard Bediako Baidoo of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Kwame Asumadu of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

At the end of the polls, Mr. Baidoo emerged victorious with 18,199 votes out of the total valid ballots cast.

Mr. Asumadu garnered 15,235 votes, while Owusu Patrick of the Liberal Progressive Party (LPP) trailed with 82 votes. Of the total ballots cast, 33,819 were valid, and 303 were rejected.

Mahama nominates Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as new CJ

President John Mahama on Sempter 23, 2025, nominated Supreme Court Judge Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s new Chief Justice.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie had been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 2025, following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. He is the most senior of the nine Supreme Court justices.

Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie was called to the Bar in 1981. He served as a Circuit Court Judge in Kumasi and a High Court Judge at Duayaw Nkwanta in the Bono region.

Before his Supreme Court appointment by former President John Kufuor in June 2008, he served as an Appeals Court judge.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was part of the Supreme Court panel that dismissed the New Patriotic Party’s 2012 petition seeking the annulment of about four million votes alleged to have been tampered with during the Ghanaian general election.

Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo passes on

Celebrated inventor, industrialist, and philanthropist Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, the founder of Kantanka Group died on September 11 2025.

Born on August 26, 1948, in Bekwai in the Ashanti Region, Apostle Safo rose to prominence as both a spiritual leader and a technological pioneer.

He founded the Kantanka Group, which made groundbreaking strides in agriculture, electronics, as well as the automobile industry through Kantanka Automobiles.

At his 40th-day remembrance at the University of Ghana Sports Complex Park on Monday, October 20, a rainbow appeared across the Accra sky, a sight that members of the Kristo Asafo Mission interpreted as a divine sign of Apostle Safo’s continued presence and blessing over the day’s observance.

Democracy Hub Sues Gov’t Over U.S. Deportation Agreement

In October 2025, Ghanaian rights activists group Democracy Hub filed a writ at the Supreme Court of Ghana challenging the legality of a secret Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the government of Ghana and the United States for the reception and detention of involuntarily repatriated West African nationals.

The group argued that the MOU, which allowed deportees from the U.S. to be temporarily detained in Ghana, is unconstitutional and violated international human rights obligations.

Democracy Hub contended that the deal not only breaches constitutional provisions but so risks making Ghana complicit in chain refoulement, where refugees are indirectly returned to danger through a third country.

National Service Authority (NSA) scandal

The Office of the Attorney-General formally filed charges against two former top directors of the National Service Authority (NSA) on the back of the corruption scandal that allegedly defrauded the country of about GH¢653 million.

The former Executive Director, Osei Assibey Antwi, and the former Deputy Executive Director, Gifty Oware-Mensah, were accused of orchestrating two distinct schemes that siphoned public funds through “ghost” service personnel and fraudulent bank loans.

Osei Assibey Antwi faces 14 charges including causing financial loss to the Republic, with the flagship charge accusing him of authorizing the payment of allowances to more than 60,000 non-existent national service personnel, resulting in a loss of GH¢500,861,744.02.

He also faces multiple counts of stealing, totaling GH¢8,256,000, on specific dates between August 2023 and May 2024.

Meanwhile, Gifty Oware-Mensah faces five counts, including stealing, willfully causing financial loss, using public office for profit, and money laundering.

 Oware-Mensah, who oversaw the NSA’s Finance and Procurement departments, allegedly engineered an elaborate scam involving the NSA’s “marketplace” platform, a system designed to provide hire-purchase services to service personnel.

The prosecution alleges she took control of a private company, Blocks of Life Consult, and generated a list of 9,934 ghost names from the NSA’s system.

Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings – Former First Lady passes on

Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, a former First Lady of Ghana and influential political figure, died on 23 October 2025 at age 76.

She was widely respected for her role in national development and social advocacy.

The wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings remains a significant figure in Ghana’s political and social history.

She founded the National Democratic Party (NDP) after parting ways with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and was widely admired for her unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment and social development.

Committee submits report on August 6 helicopter crash to Mahama

Aviation expert and leader of the investigative committee, Captain Paul Forjoe, presenting the helicopter crash report on Tuesday, November 11 attributed it to a sudden loss of altitude and lift due to a powerful downdraft.

Captain Forjoe explained that the aircraft encountered a rapid downward air current while flying over high terrain, resulting in a sudden drop in altitude from which the crew could not recover.

Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is new Chief Justice

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie was officially on November 17 sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.

His appointment followed parliamentary vetting and confirmation and filled the vacancy created after the dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.

Court orders re-run of 2024 Kpandai Parliamentary election

The Tamale High Court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, on November 24, 2025, annulled the parliamentary election results for the Kpandai constituency and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days, following a successful legal challenge.

The petition was filed by National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal, who claimed that the December 7, 2024, election was marred by serious irregularities.

He alleged inconsistencies in Form 8A (the “pink sheet”) from 41 out of 152 polling stations, arguing that these breaches violated Regulations 39 and 43 of the Public Elections Regulations (CI 127).

The court ruled that non-compliance with electoral regulations materially affected the integrity of the vote, and directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a rerun of the parliamentary election in the entire constituency.

The sitting Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), had been declared the winner.

However, the Supreme Court on December 16 ordered the suspension of the re-run.

The court has adjourned the case to January 13, 2026, for further hearing.

Legendary Yaw Sarpong’s backing vocalist Maame Tiwaa passes on

Gospel music icon Maame Tiwaa, known for her powerful voice with Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo, died on 7 December 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy in Ghana’s gospel music scene.

For decades, Maame Tiwaa stood beside Yaw Sarpong as the soothing female voice of the Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo music group.

She contributed to numerous gospel classics that continue to inspire believers across the country.

Her last known performances were her tribute to Yaw Sarpong at this year’s TGMA night and at her son’s wedding.

Torkornoo’s legal actions

High Court Judicial Review:
After her suspension, Torkornoo filed a judicial review application at the High Court seeking to halt the removal process and challenge the decisions of the committee that investigated the petitions.

She argued that the inquiry process was arbitrary and should be declared unconstitutional, but this application was struck out on procedural grounds, with courts holding that some issues were already before the Supreme Court.

Blocking Successor’s Appointment:
Torkornoo also went to the Accra High Court to seek an order preventing the vetting and appointment of her nominee successor, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, claiming irregularities in how she was removed and in the committee’s proceedings.

ECOWAS Court Suit:

Torkornoo subsequently filed a case at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), claiming her suspension and removal violated her human rights under both the Ghanaian Constitution and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

She also sought US$10 million in compensation for alleged moral and reputational damage.

The ECOWAS Court dismissed her request for provisional measures to halt the fact-finding committee proceedings, partly because the application was filed long after her suspension but confirmed it has the power to hear her substantive human rights challenge and ordered the Ghanaian government to respond within a set period.

Martin Kpebu detained by OSP

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu was detained by officials of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on December 3.

The detention followed Kpebu’s presence at the OSP in response to an official invitation. He was arrested for allegedly obstructing an OSP officer while honouring the summons.

On Thursday, December 25, the organisation brought smiles to the faces of both children and adults, as they donated clothes and provided health scans to participants in the Tip-Toe Lane Circle area.

The mission of the Kind Hearted Beings Charity is to spread kindness, not only during the holiday season but all year round. Their belief is simple yet powerful: kindness is contagious, and it has the potential to make the world a better place.

“We are here to make an impact, and we have achieved that goal today,” said Barima Osei Asare, the CEO of the organisation. “The joy and excitement from both the kids and adults were heartwarming, and the impact was exactly what we hoped for.”

The donation of clothes was met with immense excitement, as the recipients – many of whom are from underprivileged backgrounds – received items that will surely bring comfort and warmth during the colder months.

The event also included a free health scan for all participants, an initiative, according to the CEO, aimed at promoting long-term well-being.

He noted that the health scan, which measures body fat percentage and suggests lifestyle adjustments, is part of the charity’s broader vision to encourage individuals to adopt healthier habits.

“We believe that in order to spread kindness, one must first have a healthy body and heart,” explained Asare. “A healthy person is in the best position to impact the world in a positive way, and that’s what we’re striving for – not just to give, but to encourage good health alongside kindness.”

The changes include a reduction in the standard VAT rate, higher registration thresholds for small businesses, and the removal of several ancillary levies.

In an official notice to all VAT-registered taxpayers, the GRA confirmed that the standard VAT rate will drop to 20 percent, aimed at reducing the tax burden on households and businesses.

Additionally, the VAT registration threshold for businesses dealing in goods has been increased from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000, a move expected to exempt thousands of smaller traders from mandatory registration.

The reforms also abolish certain levies introduced in recent years. The COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy will no longer apply, while the NHIL and GETFund levies will now allow input tax credit claims, providing more transparency and easing compliance.

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme (VFRS) has been discontinued, replaced with a unified VAT structure designed to simplify the system and ensure clarity for all businesses.

The GRA emphasized that the reforms are intended to simplify VAT administration, promote fairness, improve efficiency, and encourage voluntary compliance.

The authority has directed its notice to VAT-registered taxpayers, employers, accountants, auditors, importers, exporters, clearing agents, and tax consultants.

For guidance or questions, the GRA encouraged taxpayers to visit the nearest Taxpayer Service Centre or reach out via their toll-free lines, WhatsApp numbers, or email.

The effective date of implementation is January 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s ongoing tax and economic reforms.

At a press briefing on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the Head of Public Affairs of the Tema Regional Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dede Dzakpasu, said the operation formed part of sustained efforts to dismantle a notorious robbery gang of about 15 members that has been terrorising Tema and its environs over the years.

ASP Dzakpasu said that on December 27, 2025, the police received intelligence that a group of ex-convicts were planning to carry out armed robbery attacks in the metropolis.

Based on the information, officers were deployed to the area and placed on surveillance.

She said in the early hours of December 29, at about 1:00 a.m., four suspects were spotted attempting to gain entry into a residential property at Afienya-Mataheko.

According to her, the suspects opened fire upon seeing the police, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

ASP Dzakpasu said three of the suspects, identified as Kwabena Azuwebi, alias Lastman, Yaro Bawku, and Faisal, were taken to the Police Hospital but were pronounced dead on arrival.

She added that the fourth suspect, Kassim Hussein, initially escaped after sustaining gunshot wounds but was later arrested.

He subsequently succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical treatment.

“It must be noted that the deceased robbers, Kwabena Azuwebi alias Lastman, Yaro Bawku, Faisal, and Kassim Hussein, have all been involved in a series of robberies within the region and have all been on the Police wanted list for their involvement in several robberies. It would be recalled that the deceased suspect, Kwabena Azuwebi, was recently granted a court bail in a robbery case after a long remand,” she said. 

Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, a Taurus pistol loaded with six rounds of ammunition, two cutlasses, and two Royal motorbikes, one unregistered and the other bearing registration number M-25-GT-4243, believed to have been used by the suspects.

ASP Dzakpasu said all the exhibits had been retained by the police to aid further investigations.

She said the bodies of the deceased suspects had been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary pending autopsy, while investigations continued to identify possible accomplices and establish links to other criminal activities.

Present at the press briefing were senior police officers including Chief Superintendent Ferdinand Amengor, Tema Metro Divisional Commander; Superintendent Kwasi Kwarteng, Tema Regional Crime Officer; Chief Superintendent Isaac Forson, Tema Community One District Commander; DSP Gerhard Ekey, Tema Newtown District Commander; ASP Mark Yeboah, Tema Community Two District Commander; ASP Frances Martey, Tema Community Two District Crime Officer, and ASP Joseph Kyei-Mensah, FPU Commander.

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Speaking on JoyNews’ “2025 in Review, Yankson said the optimism that greeted President Mahama’s inauguration, following the 2024 general elections, may have led to a softer approach to criticism from the public and commentators alike.

“For me, John Mahama’s first year started with all the pomp and promise of that inauguration ceremony because we had been traumatised, and anything would have been better than what we had been through. So, we were excited,” he said.

According to Yankson, that collective relief and excitement translated into widespread support for the new administration, but also created a risk of lowered expectations and reduced accountability.

“We gave him all the support because we expect a lot from him. But it also meant that we have been, in my view, a little bit lax in criticising President Mahama,” he noted.

He argued that while many Ghanaians are keen to justify the overwhelming mandate given to Mahama in the December 2024 polls, this should not prevent citizens and the media from demanding higher standards of governance.

“We don’t want to look back at the choice we made overwhelmingly in the 2024 election and say we made a bad choice,” Yankson said, adding that awareness of the country’s previous governance challenges should not excuse underperformance.

Yankson stressed that democratic accountability requires more than comparing one administration to another, warning against celebrating marginal improvements simply because the past was worse.

“We must hold leaders to a standard. We shouldn’t say that as long as he got 10 out of 100 and the last guy got two out of 100, we’re happy,” he said.

In a press release dated December 29, FABAG said its members are facing “significant delays in the offloading and clearance of bulk and bagged goods at the Tema Port,” a situation it said is “adversely affecting the supply chain and increasing operational costs for businesses.”

The Association attributed the delays to a shortage of unskilled labour needed to offload goods from ships.

According to FABAG, these workers “have been on strike for some time following disagreements with the Tema Port management over compensation rates.”

Although port management has engaged temporary labour, FABAG said the impact has been minimal.

The association noted that the temporary workers “can currently offload only about 200 metric tonnes per day,” compared to “the usual operational level of a minimum 2000 metric tonnes a day.”

FABAG said the sharp drop in offloading capacity has led to prolonged clearance times and rising demurrage charges.

It warned that “some members of FABAG are therefore facing increased operational costs,” a situation that “could have downstream effects on prices and availability of food and beverage products, especially rice and sugar, in the market.”

The association also raised concerns about possible diversion of imports away from Ghana if the situation persists.

It warned that “some importers may be forced to divert their goods to the Lome Port in Togo.”

According to FABAG, such diversions could pose broader risks to the economy and border security.

The association cautioned that this “could encourage attempts to smuggle goods back into the country,” potentially leading to “massive losses in government revenue and undermining trade regulations.”

FABAG said urgent action is needed to prevent further disruption.

It said it is “calling on the Director General of the Tema Port, the Tema Port Management, relevant authorities and labour representatives to urgently engage in dialogue to resolve this dispute.”

The Association stressed that “a swift and sustainable resolution is necessary to restore efficient port operations, reduce unnecessary financial burdens, and ensure the smooth flow of food and beverage supplies to the Ghanaian market.”

During the operation, officers dismantled and destroyed equipment being used at several unauthorized mining locations. Items removed included improvised shelters, water pumping machines, wooden gold-washing platforms and other tools linked to the illicit operations.

The latest action follows intelligence reports that illegal miners had returned to previously cleared sites, prompting NAIMOS to intensify enforcement in the area.

Officials say the renewed crackdown is aimed at halting activities that continue to cause extensive environmental degradation, including the pollution of water bodies, loss of forest cover and the destruction of farmlands.

The task force noted that such operations are often carried out in blatant violation of Ghana’s environmental protection laws and mining regulations.

NAIMOS reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining pressure on illegal mining networks and protecting vulnerable communities and ecosystems from further damage.

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1. The Night Manager

It has been nearly a decade since the dynamic adaptation of John le Carré’s 1993 novel became a huge critical and popular success.

At last, a second season continues the story of Jonathan Pine, the efficient hotel night manager who became an even more efficient spy.

But that first run took the story to the end of the novel, and le Carré died in 2020 – so its adapter David Farr had to start from scratch for this one.

Tom Hiddleston once again stars as Pine, whose looks, charm and quick wit enabled him to take down an arms dealer. He is now entrenched at MI6, working quietly in a London office, when he goes rogue and follows yet another arms dealer all the way to Colombia.

Olivia Colman returns in a supporting role as Angela Burr, who recruited Pine to the agency last time.

Among the new characters, Diego Calva plays Teddy Dos Santos, the season’s wily villain, Camila Morrone is his glamorous cohort and Hayley Squires is an MI6 agent working with Pine. Le Carré may be gone, but his novel’s DNA remains, and a third series has already been ordered.

The Night Manager premieres 1 January on BBC One in the UK and 11 January on Prime Video internationally

2. Run Away

The latest of many Netflix adaptations of Harlan Coben novels stars James Nesbitt as Simon, whose college-age daughter, Paige (Ellie de Lange), runs off. His search for her takes him to an underworld of drugs and, when Paige’s controlling boyfriend is murdered, into the kind of cloak-and-dagger mystery Coben is known for.

Minnie Driver plays Simon’s wife, Ingrid. Alfred Enoch is Detective Isaac Fagbenle. And Ruth Jones (co-creator and star of Gavin & Stacey) plays Elena, a private investigator who is also searching for Paige, although Simon didn’t ask her to.

They form a team with its own energy. “It’s a really lovely onscreen relationship because, well, spoiler alert, it’s not a romance,” Jones said at the series’ London premiere. “It’s refreshing to see that male-female friendship.”

Run Away premieres 1 January on Netflix internationally

3. The Pitt

On paper, The Pitt might have sounded like just another medical drama, but its first season proved to be one of the year’s best shows, full of realism, with lives lost and saved, as doctors, nurses, medical students and patients endlessly grappled with stress. The second season is once again built around Noah Wyle’s character, Dr Robby, whose PTSD is leading him to take a sabbatical.

The series’ setting isn’t called the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center for nothing. The new season – and its 15 episodes following a single working day in real time – takes place on his last shift before that break, and the show’s creators have added more peril by setting it on the Fourth of July.

Wyle tells EW that the holiday will bring “fireworks, alcohol-related accidents, bad judgments [and] celebrations gone awry” as patients stream into the hospital.

The new season is set 10 months after the last, which means that most of the previous cast are still around, including Katherine LaNasa as Nurse Dana Evans, Taylor Dearden as empathetic Dr Mel King, Fiona Dourif as Dr Cassie McKay and Patrick Ball as Dr Frank Langdon, just back from rehab.

The Pitt premieres 8 January on HBO Max in the US

4. His & Hers

Small-town murder investigations don’t get more closed-circle than this. Tessa Thompson plays Anna Andrews, a television anchor who leaves Atlanta to report on a killing in her hometown of Dahlonega, Georgia.

Jon Bernthal is Jack Harper, an investigator in Dahlonega’s sheriff’s department, who is tackling the murder case there after being forced out of a big city job. Each suspects the other of being the killer, and because they are married to each other (it is fiction) but estranged, each probably has a good instinct about what the other is capable of.

Or maybe suspecting an estranged spouse of murder is the ultimate revenge. William Oldroyd, director of the terrific 2016 film Lady Macbeth, with Florence Pugh – not based on Shakespeare, it’s another fraught story of marriage and murder – directed the first episode and is a writer on the show, based on the 2020 novel by Alice Feeney.

His & Hers premieres 8 January on Netflix internationally

5. Industry

This intense, compulsively watchable series dared to blow itself up at the end of last season. The ambitious, sexually voracious, ruthless young friends and rivals at the London investment bank Pierpoint scattered when the firm was taken over by another company, leaving the show to reconstruct itself in this fourth season.

Most of the familiar cast returns, including Marisa Abela as Yasmin, last seen getting engaged to the wealthy and wonderfully named Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington). Her true love, Robert, played by Harry Lawtey, is the one main character not in the new season. Harper (Myha’la) sets out on a business venture of her own.

And Max Minghella joins the cast as a tech mogul, creator of a payment processing company called Tender (think PayPal if that helps). Kiernan Shipka plays his executive assistant and Kal Penn the company’s CEO.

The show’s creators, Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, have said that this season was influenced by “conspiracy and erotic thrillers”, which should ramp up the enjoyable tension even more.

Industry premieres 11 January on HBO and HBO Max in the US and January on BBC One in the UK

6. Hijack

If you happen to be on a hijacked anything – plane, train, whatever – just hope that Idris Elba is there too. In season two of this taut thriller, he returns as Sam Nelson, the business negotiator who talked and stormed his way into saving a hijacked plane full of passengers last time.

Now he is in Berlin, searching for the fugitive he holds responsible for that hijacking, when he steps onto an underground train with a bomb attached to it. There are plenty of twists and questions, as the German police and British security services suspect Sam himself is part of the plot.

New cast addition Toby Jones and a returning Archie Panjabi play British officials who have their own agenda. Elba is, as always, a charismatic hero, who is savvy enough to manipulate anyone with schemes that aren’t always obvious. “This is a game of poker,” Sam says. “You don’t have to have the best hand to win, you just have to have the best bluff.”

Hijack premieres 12 January on Apple TV internationally

7. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

Agatha Christie is always in fashion and her novels always seem to draw superb casts to their screen adaptations. This three-part series, based on The Seven Dials Mysteries, is set in 1925 at that most reliable and cinematic of murder-mystery settings, a large country house.

A prank gone wrong at a house party leads to death, and Lady Eileen Brent, known as Bundle, sets out to discover who did it. Mia McKenna-Bruce (who made her breakthrough in the 2023 film How to Have Sex) plays Bundle, whom James Prichard, Christie’s great-grandson and an executive producer of the series, has described as “one of my great-grandmother’s raft of interesting, humorous, and sharp young female characters”.

Helena Bonham Carter plays Lady Caterham and Martin Freeman is Superintendent Battle in the show, which was written by Chris Chibnall, the creator of a great, darker television mystery series, Broadchurch. “Someone in this room knows more than they are telling us,” one character says in the trailer to the gathered guests. Of course they do. That cosy familiarity is what makes Christie such fun.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials premieres 15 January on Netflix internationally

8. Ponies

Emilia Clarke (forever the Mother of Dragons on Game of Thrones) is Bea and Haley Lu Richardson (from The White Lotus’s Sicily season) is Twila in this mismatched-buddy spy thriller set in Moscow in 1977, a year that explains Twila’s giant mop of curly hair.  Bea is a reserved, educated Russian speaker, daughter of Soviet émigrés to the US, and Twila is a brash rebel from a working-class background.

Both are now living in the USSR because their husbands are undercover CIA operatives, but when the men are killed in a suspicious plane crash, Bea and Twila go undercover themselves to find out what happened.

They are Persons of No Interest, PONIs in spy-talk, whose low profiles as US embassy secretaries, a job they both hate, makes them the perfect underestimated people to infiltrate the KGB. Adrian Lester plays the CIA’s head of the Moscow station and their handler, who figures that together they might make one good agent. There is a dash of wit that comes from Bea and Twila’s contrasting personalities, but the espionage drama dominates as they tangle with some nasty Soviets.

Ponies premieres 15 January on Peacock in the US

9. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

This Game of Thrones prequel is set 100 years before the events of that series, and about a century after House of the Dragon, but don’t expect the same palace intrigue. Based on George RR Martin’s novellas Tales of Dunk and Egg, the show follows Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), known as Dunk, and his squire, called Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). Egg is, by contrast, extremely short, because he is still a child, and readers of the novellas will know that he has a secret connection to the Targaryens, who sit on the Iron Throne.

The series puts us in the point of view of Dunk, who has a relatively low status as a hedge knight, unattached to any household. Ira Parker, the series’ showrunner, has described him as “somebody who grew up in the slums of King’s Landing as an orphan”. And unlike the other GOT dramas, this one is quite short, with six half-hour episodes.

“It’s not the big, sprawling Game of Thrones that we’ve come to know and love,” Parker said. “This is close and this is intimate.” Still, there is a big jousting tournament as an action centrepiece, and some familiar names, with Bertie Carvel playing Baelor Targaryen, heir to the throne, and Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres 18 January on HBO and HBO Max in the US and 19 January on Sky Atlantic in the UK

10. The Beauty

He’s back. And so soon! Producer Ryan Murphy’s most recent series, the campy legal drama All’s Fair, dropped in November and was widely reviled by critics with descriptions such as “the worst TV drama ever”. It quickly became a hit. Here he is with another buzzy series, this time set in the high-fashion world, where a sexually-transmitted virus turns people into examples of physical beauty and perfection. Of course, there’s a deadly catch, reminiscent of last year’s film The Substance.

Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall play FBI agents looking into what nefarious plot might be behind it all. Ashton Kutcher is a villainous tech billionaire (is there any other kind on screen?), creator of a drug called The Beauty, and Anthony Ramos is his employee, known as The Assassin. Guest stars include Isabella Rossellini, Bella Hadid and Ben Platt.

Set in Paris, Venice, Rome and New York, the show is based on a graphic novel series by Jeremy Haun and Jason A Hurley, and considering how often Murphy’s over-the-top characters are deliberately cartoonish, that sounds about right.

The Beauty premieres 21 January on Hulu in the US and 22 January on Disney+ in the UK

11. Shrinking

With Harrison Ford as its droll standout, this sophisticated comedy has one of the best ensemble casts on television, along with the rare ability to be funny and touching while avoiding any sappiness. The plot has grown from its early focus on Jimmy (Jason Segel) and his unconventional psychiatric methods as he spirals after his wife’s death.  In this third season, Paul (Ford), Jimmy’s friend and mentor, deals with the increasing symptoms of Parkinson’s, while Jimmy seems ready to move into a relationship.

Jeff Daniels guest stars as Jimmy’s dad and Michael J Fox plays a Parkinson’s patient, a role tailored to his own well-known experience living with that condition. But it’s the regular cast that shines. Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Christa Miller and Ted McGinley are more comfortable than ever as the friends and neighbours who are endlessly, comically, meddling in each other’s lives.

As Bill Lawrence, the show’s co-creator, told TV Insider: “This is a show about a tiny found family that built a nuclear safety bubble around themselves” – and that continues to evolve.

Shrinking premieres 28 January on Apple TV internationally

12. Bridgerton

Season four belongs to the second Bridgerton son, the licentious, artistically-minded  Benedict (Luke Thompson). According to the rules of his society (and of historical romances on TV) it is time for him to grow up and settle down. At a masked ball, he spies a young woman he calls The Lady in Silver, and is instantly taken with her. We soon know, and Netflix has revealed, what he doesn’t: Cinderella-style, she has made her way into the ball but is actually a lowly maid. How will he ever find her unless she loses a shoe? Yerin Ha plays the mysterious love interest, Sophie Baek. She works for another new character, the harsh Lady Araminta Gun (Katie Leung, Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films), who has two daughters to marry off. The regular cast returns, including (for at least a bit) Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, along with Claudia Jessie as the spirited Eloise and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope, now married to Colin Bridgerton and having admitted that she has been the gossiping Lady Whistledown all along. Half of the season premieres this month, and the remaining four episodes on 26 February.

Bridgerton premieres 29 January on Netflix internationally

He warned that “attacks” on constitutionally independent institutions could harm the economy.

Contributing to discussions on JoyNews’ 2025 Year in Review on Tuesday, December 30, Mr Anyenini said economic performance cannot be separated from the strength and credibility of state institutions, particularly the judiciary.

“It is easy to focus only on the economy, but there are several sectors and factors that contribute to building the economy you want. Trust in institutions is one of them,” he said.

According to the private legal practitioner, the perception of judicial independence plays a critical role in building investor confidence and sustaining economic growth, just as confidence in digital systems depends on strong cybersecurity.

Mr Anyenini explained that Ghana’s economy is increasingly driven by mobile money, electronic payments, national identification systems, and e-governance, all of which rely on trust in institutions.

“When you have strong cybersecurity, it builds trust in your digital systems. In the same way, if the judiciary is perceived to be under attack or not independent, it affects the economy,” he noted.

He said the manner in which the former Chief Justice was removed sent troubling signals, particularly because the judiciary is constitutionally required to operate independently of the executive and legislature.

Drawing on his personal legal experience with Article 146 proceedings, Mr Anyenini said he fully understood the gravity of processes relating to the removal of heads of independent constitutional bodies.

He noted that although multiple allegations were raised against her, only a few became the focus of public debate, some of which related to administrative practices previously adopted by her predecessors.

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The action was initiated by Charles Kwabena Amponsah, a teacher at Asare Bediako Senior High School, who is contesting the GNAT National Presidency.

He petitioned the court, raising concerns about alleged breaches of the Association’s constitution, procedural irregularities, and the credibility of the delegates’ register intended for the elections.

In his suit, Mr. Amponsah argued that aspects of GNAT’s regional leadership structure were improperly constituted, claiming that some district conferences, including the 2025 Adansi West District Conference, were conducted in ways that contravened constitutional provisions governing the election of delegates.

He further alleged that delegates who took part in the Ashanti Regional Conference, as well as those expected to attend the National Conference, were not duly elected by their respective districts but were instead selected by regional executives.

According to the plaintiff, this process allegedly favoured certain candidates and compromised the fairness of the electoral contest.

He specifically questioned the role of the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Prosper Tachie, also a presidential aspirant, suggesting that the circumstances created an uneven playing field.

Mr. Amponsah also raised issues with the conduct of the GNAT Elections Committee, alleging procedural lapses that, in his view, undermine the transparency and integrity of the entire electoral process.

On the basis of these claims, the court granted the injunction, restraining GNAT from proceeding with the national elections until the substantive matters are determined.

The case has been adjourned to January 15, 2026, for further hearing.

Court records show that the writ was served on GNAT at its National Headquarters on December 29, 2025, through an officer of the registry.

However, several other defendants, including the National President, Rev. Isaac Owusu, Thomas Musah (General Secretary), General Secretary, and Mr. Mahmoud Issah Zakary Chairman of the Elections Committee, were not present at the time service was effected.

The injunction has generated widespread interest within the teaching community, as members and stakeholders await the court’s ruling on issues that could have significant implications for GNAT’s governance and future electoral processes.

In a public notice, the telecom operator announced that maintenance work will take place on January 2, 2026, between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., to align its systems with the revised VAT tariff structure.

According to MTN, the update will temporarily affect customers’ ability to buy airtime and data bundles during the four-hour window. “During this period, airtime and data bundle purchases will not be possible,” the company stated.

While recharge and bundle purchases will be unavailable, MTN did not clarify whether other services such as voice calls, mobile money transactions, or usage of already active data bundles would be impacted.

The company apologised to customers for any inconvenience the maintenance may cause and thanked them for their understanding.

The upgrade is intended to ensure MTN’s billing and sales platforms are fully prepared ahead of the implementation of the new VAT regime, which is expected to affect pricing across multiple services nationwide.

Customers who may need airtime or data overnight or early that morning are advised to make purchases before midnight to avoid inconvenience during the maintenance period.

As early as Monday evening, December 29, 2025, the perimeter of the stadium was teeming with ‘Alpharians’ (devotees of the popular online prayer ministry), many of whom arrived with mats, sleeping bags, and pillows, determined to secure a seat for the historic gathering.

The 2-day Alpha Hour Convocation programe was scheduled for December 30 and December 31, with the first day starting at 3 pm, but even before the stage was set up, many had pitched camp in the evening ahead of the church service.

The Stadium Sanctuary: Sleeping Under the Stars

By midnight, the inner stands of the Osu-based stadium were carpeted with scores of congregants, some wearing Alpha Hour t-shirts.

For these believers, the physical discomfort of sleeping on concrete floors or in plastic chairs was a small sacrifice compared to the spiritual renewal they sought.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS3XwrcAl6F/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=675&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com&rp=%2Fscores-sleep-overnight-at-accra-sports-stadium-more-than-18-hrs-ahead-of-alpha-hour-convocation%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2005.699999988079%2C%22ls%22%3A655.8999999761581%2C%22le%22%3A1604.3999999761581%7D

“I travelled from Kumasi and arrived at 4:00 PM,” said Martha Mensah, a middle-aged trader. “I knew that if I didn’t come early, I wouldn’t get inside. Sleeping here is part of the blessing; it shows my ‘intentionality’ in seeking the face of God for 2026.”

The atmosphere was a unique blend of a campsite and a cathedral.

While some slept, others were seen in clusters engaging in fire prayers, their voices echoing towards the quiet Osu Cemetery, while some recited scriptures under the glow of their mobile phones.

The Alpha Hour Convocation has become a phenomenon in Ghana’s religious landscape, moving from a midnight YouTube and Facebook livestream to filling the nation’s largest venues.

The “Everyday” Faith of 2025

The event marks the climax of a year that has seen the Alpha Hour ministry grow into a dominant cultural force.

Pastor Agyemang Elvis, the founder of Grace Mountain Ministry, has consistently used his platform to advocate for spiritual discipline and national transformation.

The convocation theme reflects the ministry’s core practice of midnight intercession.

Many at the stadium noted that the overnight stay was a physical manifestation of the consistency they have maintained online throughout 2025.

What to Expect: The Convocation Schedule

The session is expected to feature:

• Continuous Intercession: Non-stop prayer chains.
• Testimony Segments: Evidence of breakthroughs recorded by members throughout the year.
• National Prophetic Mandate: A special session dedicated to peace and prosperity for Ghana in 2026.
• Worship and praises: Singing and dancing to glorify God.

The visit, described as a private and informal engagement, was to convey festive greetings and extend goodwill to the former President and his family ahead of the New Year.

The meeting was held in a relaxed atmosphere and reflected the cordial relationship between the two leaders, who belong to different political traditions.

President Mahama, who was accompanied by a small team of aides, praised Kufuor for his lifelong dedication to Ghana’s peace, stability and democratic growth.

He noted that such interactions among past and present leaders help strengthen national unity, particularly as the country looks forward to 2026.

He also wished the former President good health and longevity, describing him as a respected elder whose experience and counsel continue to be valuable to the nation.

Mr. Kufuor, in response, expressed appreciation for the visit and welcomed President Mahama warmly.

He thanked him for the gesture and offered prayers for wisdom, strength and divine guidance for the Presidency in the year ahead.

According to the Deputy Regional Police Commander, ACP Cephas Arthur, officers stationed at the checkpoint stopped a commercial bus with registration number GT 5771-18 that was travelling toward the northern part of the country.

A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, along with two bulletproof vests and protective helmets.

ACP Arthur said the retrieval forms part of intensified police operations aimed at preventing crime and ensuring public safety, particularly during the festive season.

He assured residents that the police command has put in place adequate security arrangements ahead of December 31, 2025, to protect lives and property across the region.

He also appealed to the public to take personal safety measures, including securing their homes, to reduce the risk of robbery and other criminal activities.

Investigations into the origin and intended destination of the ammunition are ongoing.

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Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Opanka described Ghana’s roads as deplorable and a constant threat to lives, stressing that frequent delays, accidents and avoidable deaths are direct consequences of neglected infrastructure.

According to him, road construction abroad is treated as a continuous priority because of the vital role roads play in daily life, a commitment he believes is lacking in Ghana.

The musician recounted how a recent encounter with a pothole left him shaken and fearful whenever he now drives on Ghanaian roads.

He noted that only by God’s grace did he survive the incident, adding that such experiences highlight the urgent need for authorities to pay closer attention to road maintenance and safety .

Beyond roads, Opanka touched on broader national challenges, including healthcare delivery and job creation.

He argued that comparing Ghana’s systems with those abroad makes it clear that significant work remains to be done, even though the country has the potential to be one of the best places to live if systemic issues are addressed.

He also cautioned against the perception that prosperity is only possible outside Ghana, explaining that while some people thrive locally, others may need to travel when opportunities arise.

Overseas life, he added, comes with its own challenges, and travelling should be seen as an option, not a requirement for success.

Addressing youth unemployment, Opanka rejected claims that young people are lazy, insisting that the real problem is limited access to opportunities.

He called for strong, disciplined leadership with effective supervision, likening the situation to football management, where changing a coach without the right replacement yields no improvement.

According to him, meaningful change will only come with bold decisions and better leadership choices.

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Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Opanka argued that many people would not risk their lives engaging in galamsey if decent and sustainable jobs were available. According to him, illegal mining thrives largely because people are driven by survival, not choice.

“If there are jobs, people will not go into galamsey. It is deadly, and I don’t believe anyone will abandon a good job to do it,” he said.

The rapper described galamsey as a destructive activity that continues to cause serious environmental and social damage, stressing that the fight against it cannot be won unless both leaders and citizens take responsibility.

Opanka further alleged that some political leaders are complicit in the illegal mining business, claiming proceeds from galamsey are used to acquire expensive properties abroad.

He questioned how ordinary citizens would have the courage and resources to engage in large-scale illegal mining without backing from powerful individuals.

“Our leaders always promise to stop galamsey, but some of them are the financiers. They embolden these miners. That is why the fight keeps failing,” he stated.

He called for firm and honest leadership, insisting that until the country finds a balance between enforcing the law and addressing economic hardship, the galamsey menace will persist.

“People will always choose survival over national interest if they have no options. We need a middle ground, otherwise we can never win this battle,” Opanka warned.

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Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Kofi Nti recounted witnessing galamsey operations in broad daylight along the Kumasi–Accra Highway at Anyinam, allegedly in the presence of law enforcement officers who took no action.

According to him, while unemployment remains a genuine challenge, it cannot justify the destruction of the environment or the risks to human life caused by illegal mining.

He noted that many people turn to galamsey out of desperation, driven by the responsibility of caring for their families amid limited job opportunities.

“We complain about joblessness, but should we destroy our land and endanger our lives because of that?” he questioned.

Kofi Nti further alleged that enforcement efforts are undermined by interference, claiming that suspects are sometimes released shortly after arrest following phone calls from influential figures. He warned that the long-term impact of galamsey is severe, recalling a conversation in which he was told Ghana’s polluted water bodies could take up to 50 years to recover even if illegal mining stopped immediately.

The highlife musician also criticised what he described as a cycle of political promises, where commitments to fight galamsey fade after elections, with officials replaced but the problem persisting.

Reflecting on the broader economic situation, Kofi Nti argued that low wages contribute to rising social problems, including crime and migration.

He suggested that if the average Ghanaian earned a decent income, many would not feel pressured to leave the country or engage in risky activities to survive.

“If people were earning about GH₵10,000 on average, you wouldn’t see this desperation. But someone earns GH₵3,500, has a spouse and children, and still has to survive,” he said.

Kofi Nti concluded by calling for strict enforcement of laws, disciplined leadership, and a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s systems to protect the country’s environment, culture, and future.

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Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, January 30, on the government’s approach to regulating digital assets, Mensah Thompson, Deputy Director-General of SEC, said the figure includes both inbound and outbound transactions, highlighting Ghana’s significant exposure to cryptocurrencies.

“Last year alone, about $6 billion worth of crypto transactions occurred. This year, as of November, we have crossed $10 billion. This is extremely significant and cannot be ignored,” he said.

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill into law, officially bringing Ghana’s digital assets sector, including cryptocurrencies, under a regulated framework. 

Mr Thompson explained that the surge in activity prompted the government to consider the best regulatory approach, weighing a complete ban versus a legal framework to ensure proper oversight and protect financial stability.

“The country is overexposed to crypto assets. Rather than banning them, the government, together with the Bank of Ghana, SEC, and other stakeholders, opted to regulate the space. This allows real-time visibility and ensures that digital assets are used properly,” he added.

The Virtual Asset Bill, which took over a year to develop, was crafted through extensive consultations with stakeholders, including the Bank of Ghana, Financial Intelligence Centre, Cyber Security Authority, Ministry of Finance, and Ghana Revenue Authority, he said.

“This is one of the most consultative bills the government has ever passed. Stakeholders helped us identify and close loopholes in the virtual asset space,” he added.

The law aims to legalise cryptocurrency usage, create a regulatory framework to guide operations, and safeguard Ghana’s financial system while supporting innovation in the rapidly growing digital finance sector.

“We want to ensure that crypto activities in Ghana are done safely, transparently, and in a way that does not compromise financial stability,” he noted.

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In a statement signed by Michael Obiri-Adjei, Convener of the Coalition, the group said it had reviewed the GSA’s notice announcing the rollout of the SPN from February 1, 2026, and found the policy unjustified, duplicative and burdensome for traders.

According to the Coalition, although the GSA claims the SPN is intended to promote trade facilitation, cargo monitoring and compliance, no position paper has been made available to demonstrate how the system will uniquely achieve these objectives.

The statement argued that the initiative appears primarily designed to generate revenue for the service provider, Inter-Ocean Maritime and Logistics Institute (IOMLI), contrary to the GSA’s core mandate of protecting shippers from unnecessary costs.

The Coalition further questioned the legal basis of the SPN, noting that advance shipment notification and pre-shipment inspection fall outside the GSA’s jurisdiction and could conflict with the Ghana Revenue Authority’s destination-inspection regime.

It added that there is no clear evidence of coordination or approval from the GRA for the introduction of the system.
Addressing claims that the SPN would impose no additional cost on traders, Mr. Obiri-Adjei described the assertion as misleading, explaining that fees charged to exporters would inevitably be passed on to Ghanaian importers and consumers.

The statement also noted that Ghana’s existing Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) already provides comprehensive cargo data, tracking and risk profiling, making the SPN an unnecessary administrative layer that could slow trade rather than facilitate it.

The Coalition has therefore called for an immediate and full reassessment of the SPN policy, urging the GSA and relevant ministries to engage stakeholders more broadly and pursue reforms that genuinely reduce the cost of doing business and support economic growth.

In a statement, the police said the suspect, identified as Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as “Cyborg,” was picked up on December 29 at Adenta.

According to the police, his actions contravene provisions of the Firearms Act, 1962 (Act 118), as well as the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491).

A firearm believed to have been used in the incident—a Derya MK-12 with registration number 22-GHA-1162—has been retrieved and secured as evidence to aid ongoing investigations.

Sadick is currently in police custody and assisting investigators. He is expected to be arraigned before court to face the appropriate charges.

In a caution to the public, the Police Service stressed that possession of a licensed firearm does not permit indiscriminate use.

The Service warned that anyone found discharging a weapon unlawfully risks losing their licence and being prosecuted, as authorities move to enforce public safety laws strictly.

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The signing follows the passage of the bill by Parliament after months of debate and stakeholder engagement, marking a significant step toward improving investor protection and safeguarding market integrity within the country’s fast-growing digital finance ecosystem.

The development was confirmed by the Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mensah Thompson, in a statement shared on his official Facebook page. He explained that the new law gives legal backing to activities within the virtual assets space.

“The Bill, among other things, legalizes the usage, trading and provision of services in the virtual assets (including cryptocurrencies) space,” Thompson stated.

He also commended President Mahama, the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, and the leadership of the SEC for steering the legislation to completion.

Under the new law, regulatory oversight of virtual asset activities will be jointly handled by the SEC and the Bank of Ghana. All virtual asset service providers are expected to operate within clearly defined rules aimed at transparency, accountability, and consumer protection.

Thompson further noted that the law benefited from bipartisan support in Parliament and input from industry players, exchanges, and technical teams from both the SEC and the central bank. According to him, the collaborative process reflects Ghana’s commitment to aligning its financial system with evolving global standards.

With the VASP Act now in force, digital asset activities that previously operated without formal regulation, such as trading, investment services, and asset issuance, will now be subject to legal supervision.

Financial analysts believe this will boost investor confidence and position Ghana as a competitive player in the global digital economy.

The move also fits into the government’s broader agenda to modernize the financial sector, encourage innovation, and ensure a secure environment for digital financial services, at a time when countries worldwide are tightening oversight of cryptocurrencies and related technologies.

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Speaking on Joy Prime, Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, admitted that some officers have engaged in unprofessional conduct but assured the public that steps are being taken to address these challenges.

He explained that the Police Service is gradually moving away from manual, face-to-face enforcement to a more digital system to reduce human interference and improve transparency.

According to him, “significant investments have been made in back-office infrastructure, including the acquisition of cameras, improved internet connectivity, and upgraded hardware.”

Chief Superintendent Obeng said these systems have been tested and are now operational, enabling officers to issue up to 1,200 electronic caution notices to drivers who overspeed or misuse vehicles, including cases involving improper ownership changes at the DVLA.

He noted that the new system will be complemented by intensified public sensitisation, stressing that enforcement alone cannot solve the road safety challenge.

He said the police will work closely with the National Road Safety Authority, the DVLA, and other stakeholders to regularly educate drivers and transport operators.

According to him, under a new law, transport unions and operators will be required to partner with the police to lead periodic training and sensitisation programmes for their members.

He added that “Ghana must move beyond old enforcement approaches and adopt modern, collaborative methods in line with global best practices.”

He emphasised that “education should not be seen as formal classroom instruction alone, but as the continuous inculcation of safe driving practices and responsible behaviour among all road users.”

The incident, which occurred last Friday, involved masked gunmen and some of the mosque youth, leaving 11 people injured, including a woman, and causing property damage.

Survivors say the event has disrupted their lives, with some still receiving medical care while others struggle with trauma and uncertainty.

Speaking to Adom News, some of the injured described what happened that day and called on the President to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.

“We are suffering,” one victim said. “We are appealing to President John Dramani Mahama to come to our aid and draw attention to our situation.”

Residents and traders around the mosque also expressed concern for their safety, with some considering leaving the area to protect themselves.

“We live in constant fear,” one resident noted. “Anytime we hear a vehicle approaching at high speed, we panic. If nothing is done, many of us may be forced to relocate.”

Alhaji Alfa Anas, who survived the gunfire, also called on President Mahama to intervene and ensure justice is served.

The affected community remains hopeful that their appeal will prompt concrete action to prevent future incidents and restore safety in the area.

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During a peaceful demonstration through the main streets of Dambai, the youth accused the principal of misappropriating college property, including furniture and other logistics supplied since 2023.

They alleged that some items were unlawfully moved to a private residence belonging to the principal and her associates.

Abraham Amoah, Youth President for Nchumuru, claimed that the college received a partial payment of GH₵50,000 for the furniture after the public raised concerns.

He also alleged that Dr. Atiku opened an unauthorized bank account in the college’s name, which has not undergone internal or external audits, raising questions about the handling of sandwich program funds.

The youth further accused the principal of favoritism and cronyism in appointments, tenure extensions, and recruitment processes, while qualified indigenes were removed from leadership positions.

They said non-indigenes and close associates have benefited from unconstitutional tenure extensions.

Reports also suggest that Dr. Atiku has shown disrespect toward local chiefs and residents, allegedly stating she would not work with natives of the area as Vice Principal.

The youth argued that such conduct undermines community relations and the collaborative spirit necessary for effective institutional leadership.

In light of these claims, the youth urged authorities to request the principal to step aside temporarily for a thorough, impartial investigation.

Some local residents have even called for her immediate removal, citing persistent disrespect to the community and denial of admission quotas to indigenes.

Attempts to present the petition directly to the school were initially unsuccessful, but the group later submitted it to the Oti Regional Coordinating Council and the Krachi Municipal Assembly.

Presidential staffer Sulemana Mumuni received the petition on behalf of the Oti Regional Minister, thanking the youth for the peaceful demonstration and promising that the concerns would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities.

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He has also called on security agencies and traditional authorities to step in promptly to restore calm and ensure lasting peace in the area.

“The intervention of the relevant authorities will help address the leadership dispute and prevent further disturbances,” he said.

Speaking to Adom News, Hamani expressed concern over confrontations involving masked gunmen and some sections of the Zongo youth, which reportedly arose from disputes over the Volta Regional Chief Imamship leadership.

Describing the incident as unfortunate and counterproductive, Hamani emphasized that violence undermines both unity and progress within the community.

He encouraged the youth to resolve disagreements through dialogue and lawful channels.

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The Officer-in-Charge of the prison, DDP James B. Mwinyelle, described the show as “a powerful testament to the potential within correctional facilities.”

Held in the prison yard, the vibrant event saw inmates confidently strut down a makeshift runway, showcasing garments ranging from traditional kente, batik, and tie-dye to contemporary casual and formal wear.

Many of the outfits were designed and sewn by the inmates themselves as part of ongoing vocational training programmes. “Today is not about incarceration; it is about capability,” Mwinyelle said.

The event was led by Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Rashid K. Ennin. It featured female inmates from the Kumasi Female Prison under CSP Florence Akua Asabea Taylor, demonstrating collaboration across correctional institutions.

A distinguished audience—including politicians, fashion stakeholders, security agencies, philanthropists, and media—witnessed the showcase, with partners like UNIJAY Fashions, Horseman Shoes, and House of Kotobre contributing to the production.

The fashion show formed the grand finale of the Inmates Funfair 2025, which began on December 22 and included recreational and empowerment activities.

CSP Taylor praised the inmates’ dedication, noting that the skills developed through such programmes support reintegration and sustainable livelihoods post-release.

The initiative aligns with the Think Prisons 360 Degrees programme and the Creative Arts policy, reinforcing the Ghana Prisons Service’s commitment to reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

The teenage girl, from Adukrom near Boamang in the Ashanti Region, became pregnant after allegedly being ganged-raped and was left vulnerable with little support from her family or community.

Hearing about her situation on Kumasi-based Oyerepa TV, the lawmaker stepped in to provide medical care, food, and essential items to ensure the health and safety of both mother and child.

After the successful delivery, the MP chose to name the baby after the First Lady, explaining that the decision was guided by a spiritual experience rather than political motives.

“I was on a plane to the USA from London when I suddenly fell asleep, or was in a trance. Then I heard a voice saying I should name the baby, yet to be delivered, after the First Lady,” Dr. Agyemang recounted.

He added that initially he questioned why he should follow this instruction. “The voice then asked me who the First Lady of Ghana was, and I answered quietly in my head. Then I got up,” he said.

At the time, the MP did not know the gender of the unborn child. “The name was given to me by God. I didn’t even know the gender of the baby, yet I was asked to name her after the First Lady,” he said.

Dr. Agyemang clarified that although he had other naming options, including naming the child after his own mother, he felt compelled to follow the spiritual direction.

“Ideally, I wouldn’t have named her after the First Lady, but the voice said so. This tells me that we should continue to help each other in the best of our ability without any political colourisation,” he added.

The MP emphasized that the naming represents compassion, gratitude, and collective responsibility toward supporting vulnerable children and survivors of abuse.

He expressed hope that the baby may grow to emulate the First Lady’s example in making a positive impact in society.

“We are spiritual beings, and we believe that when we name a child after someone, the child inherits the traits and character of that person. I believe the newborn baby will grow and become like First Lady Lordina Mahama in the future,” he concluded.

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Speaking on JoyNews on Monday, Prof Asuming said the IMF’s position on the reported loss was clear and should not have come as a surprise to authorities, including the Ghana Gold Board and the Bank of Ghana.

“I think the IMF was absolutely clear on the $214 million. And they said it’s a loss. It’s important to understand that the IMF doesn’t make up this information,” he said. “It is the government of Ghana that reports this information to the IMF.”

His comments come amid a heated political debate over the performance of the Gold for Reserves Programme, following claims by the Minority Caucus in Parliament that the Ghana Gold Board incurred a $214 million loss from gold trading activities. The Majority Caucus has since rejected the claim, arguing that the figures have been misrepresented and should not be described as a loss.

However, Prof Asuming maintained that once the government submits financial data to the IMF, it should expect the Fund to analyse and publish its findings as part of the ongoing IMF-supported programme.

“The government of Ghana would have been aware that this information was going to be published. So to turn around and try to re-categorise whether it is a loss or not is somewhat surprising to me,” he noted.

He explained that the IMF’s primary concern is not about halting Ghana’s economic programme but about ensuring that any losses associated with the domestic gold purchase initiative are not borne by the Bank of Ghana, as this could weaken the central bank’s operational capacity.

“The IMF concern is that the loss should not be on the books of the Central Bank because it affects its operational capacity,” Prof Asuming said, stressing that the Fund has not called for the programme to be suspended.

Addressing arguments that the loss should only be confirmed after audits by the Ghana Gold Board, he dismissed that position as unfounded, noting that reporting under IMF programmes happens at different intervals.

“Some information is reported monthly, some quarterly, half-yearly or yearly. If the government has reported this and the IMF has analysed it, I don’t think the response should be denial,” he added.

Prof Asuming acknowledged that the Gold for Reserves Programme has helped boost Ghana’s reserves and achieved some positive outcomes, but urged authorities to accept the IMF’s concerns in good faith and focus on addressing the cost challenges.

“They are simply flagging that these costs should not be pushed onto the central bank. I think we should accept it in good faith and find ways to minimise the loss,” he said.

The Gold for Reserves Programme was introduced by the Bank of Ghana as part of efforts to shore up foreign reserves, stabilise the cedi and reduce reliance on foreign exchange markets, particularly during Ghana’s ongoing IMF-supported economic recovery programme.

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Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Tuesday, December 30, Madam Obeng acknowledged public frustration over the pace of prosecutions but stressed that justice must follow due process.

“For this government, with issues of ORAL, people are expecting to see people behind bars,” she said.

“We promised that those who looted the state and cared less about ordinary Ghanaians would face justice. But justice is a process.”

She described the cases uncovered so far as unprecedented, noting that investigations had revealed lifestyle excesses that could not be justified by known sources of income.

“We’ve not seen them before, cases whereby people who were being paid about 5000 a month could afford over 60 designer bags, could live in a $1 million home, could live a certain lifestyle that was not there for them before. So people see what has gone on, and they want people to face the full rigor of the law,” she said.

Madam Obeng appealed to the judiciary to treat the cases with urgency, describing them as special and historic, while maintaining that ORAL has already achieved a significant milestone by exposing widespread corruption.

“Even if not for ORAL, we would not have found out what had happened,” she stated. “ORAL has exposed the rot. It is a journey, and we will make sure that those who looted public funds pay back the money.”

Responding to suggestions that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) may have overstated its promises on accountability, Madam Obeng rejected claims of exaggeration, insisting that the findings so far have only scratched the surface.

“We did not exaggerate anything,” she said. “What we suspected is exactly what we have uncovered. In fact, what has come out so far is very little compared to what is still being investigated.”

She disclosed that some suspects are already before the courts, others are expected to receive verdicts in the coming months, while additional cases are likely to be filed soon.

Calling for public patience, she reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accountability, adding, “People should just exercise a little patience. I want to see people behind bars.”