The tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, is already generating intense debate over which nation will emerge victorious in football’s biggest competition.

Asamoah, who was born in Mampong, Ghana, and moved to Germany at the age of 12, speaking to Flashscore.com in an interview as the tournament builds up, said, “France is a strong side and also Spain.”

“I wouldn’t put Germany right at the top, although they can always surprise. Then you have Argentina, with great team spirit, especially with Lionel Messi. Brazil are always unpredictable, you never quite know what you’ll get from them. But if you ask me, I think it could come down to France and Spain. Spain, in particular, are very good at building a team.”

Gerald Asamoah made history in 2001 as the first African-born Black player to represent Germany at the senior level.

Over his international career, he earned 43 caps, scored six goals, and featured in two World Cups, finishing runner-up in 2002 and third on home soil in 2006.

With the expanded 48-team format set for its debut, expectations are rising for one of the most unpredictable and competitive editions of the tournament in modern history.

It was after that the General Manager of the Adom Brands of the Multimedia Group Limited, Abdulai Awudu reminded us to celebrate him.

Adom FM’s Programs Manager, Joshua Tigo, went on to provide further details about his life, and I became compelled to learn more about Joris Nana Benyin Wartenberg.

My search revealed that he was a man wrapped in mystery as a thinker, a writer, and a cultural force; a figure whose life straddles power, controversy, identity, and history itself.

Now, this is the story of Joris Nana Benyin Wartenberg, an enigmatic Ghanaian whose journey stretches from Sekondi to the global corridors of influence, and from colonial legacies to an ancient biblical identity.

A BEGINNING ROOTED IN HISTORY
Born in Sekondi in Ghana’s Western Region, Wartenberg’s early life was shaped by deep historical roots.

His family traced its origins to Elmina once a hub of European trade and cultural exchange before relocating to Sekondi in pursuit of commercial opportunities.
He began his education at Sekondi Methodist Primary School and, in 1964, earned admission into the prestigious Achimota School after passing the Common Entrance Examination.

His contemporaries are the venerable Ekow Ansah the Playwriter, Poet who set up TV Africa in Ghana and great musicians like Gyedu Blay Ambolley.

But his journey was far from straightforward.
Despite a suspension during his final years, Wartenberg returned with remarkable determination eventually emerging as the top A-Level student in West Africa.

The late Jerry John Rawlings was his senior at the Achimota school.

THE MAKING OF A CULTURAL FORCE
At the University of Ghana, Legon, where he studied Law and one of his mate is the revered now Professor Kwamena Ahwoi, another passion was quietly taking shape writing.

What began as an interest soon evolved into a defining legacy.

Wartenberg started crafting English-language drama, eventually authoring works that would gain academic recognition across Africa.

His intellectual curiosity extended beyond literature into physics, mathematics, and theology fields he boldly sought to connect.

He argued that creation itself could be explained through nuclear and atomic principles, positioning himself as a thinker far ahead of his time.

POWER, POLITICS, AND PERIL
Wartenberg’s brilliance brought him unusually close to power at a remarkably young age.

At just 21, he reportedly served as an advisor to then Head of State. General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong but proximity to power came at a cost.

He resigned from the Acheampong government on the advice of his father, who believed he was rising too quickly in life and that it could cut short his journey.

Nana Benyin Wartenberg then left for London and the United States.

Wartenberg later returned to Ghana and, in 1978, went straight to General Acheampong, the Head of State at the time, and advised him to resign and return the country to constitutional rule.

In a dramatic twist, he was subsequently arrested by the same regime and detained for two weeks over suspicions of involvement in a coup plot.

Though he was released, the experience marked the beginning of a series of controversies that would follow him across borders.

Upon his return to London, Wartenberg was again arrested this time by British authorities over alleged links to a cocaine dealer.

A GLOBAL ODYSSEY
From Ghana to London, and onward to Egypt and the Middle East, Wartenberg’s life unfolded like a global expedition.

He ventured into international business, navigating complex cultural and political landscapes.

Yet beneath these experiences lay a deeper, more personal discovery one that would redefine his identity.

THE REVELATION OF IDENTITY
Somewhere along his journey, Wartenberg uncovered what he describes as a profound truth: his Jewish ancestry.

This revelation reframed his understanding of history, culture, and self. He began to explore connections between West African heritage and ancient biblical lineages particularly the relationship between Judah and Joseph.

For Wartenberg, identity was no longer confined to geography. It became a bridge between continents, histories, and spiritual traditions.

SHAPING GHANAIAN MEDIA
Long before these revelations, Wartenberg had already left an indelible mark on Ghana’s cultural landscape.

While still a student at Legon, he was commissioned by a producer at the
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
to script a television drama.

The result was Osofo Dadzie a groundbreaking Akan-language series that aired from 1972 to 1981. More than entertainment, the show was a cultural revolution.

It spoke directly to Ghanaian audiences in their own language, reflecting everyday realities with authenticity and depth.

Through this work, Wartenberg helped redefine Ghanaian television storytelling.

THE “JOSEPH PRINCIPLE” AND A BIGGER VISION
Never one to think small, Wartenberg later conceptualized what he called the “Joseph Principle.”

It was a bold ideological framework aimed at reconnecting the African diaspora with the continent linking history, identity, and destiny in a shared narrative with the then Tourism Minister and Diasporan Relations, Jake Obetstebi Lamptey and Kwamena Bartels who served under Kuffuor’s government from 2001 to 2008.

LEGACY OF A MYSTERIOUS LIFE
Former Channel Manager of Adom TV, Paa Kwesi Ackon, who worked with Wartenberg at Ghana Films, reflected on the late Wartenberg:
“He was a versatile figure in the creative arts industry.

We have lost a colossus whose footprints in the industry are indelible.”
Film Consultant, Ernest Abbeyquaye, also shared his thoughts:

“I’m shocked to hear that Wartenberg is gone. I spoke with him regularly, and it is sad that he is no more. He has many unpublished manuscripts, and it would be prudent for the family to preserve them for publication so that his works and legacy can endure.”

Joris Nana Benyin Wartenberg’s story is not easily categorized.
It challenges conventional narratives. It provokes difficult questions about history, power, and belonging.

And it offers a rare glimpse into a life lived at the intersection of cultures, ideas, and identities.
In the end, his journey is more than biography.

It is a mirror reflecting Ghana’s past, its global connections, and the enduring search for identity in a complex world.

On this sacred day, the 6th of March, we gather once again to commemorate the freedom that our forebears won for us 69 years ago.

We stand here not just as witnesses to history, but as guardians of a legacy and architects of our shared destiny that are united under the red for our courage, the gold for our wealth, the green for our forests and the black star that shines as a beacon of hope for Africa and the diaspora.

Today as we mark our 69th Independence Anniversary, we do so under the theme, Building Prosperity, Inspiring Hope. This theme is more than just ceremonial.

It represents a covenant between the governments and the governed, a solemn promise that every decision we make and every policy we implement must foster prosperity and renew hope for every Ghanaian.

Just six days ago, I stood before Parliament to deliver the State of the Nation Address. I spoke honestly about our challenges and confidently about the future and the progress we are making.

But today, I speak not only to our Parliament, but to every Ghanaian, the farmer in the northern savannah, the trader in the Makola market, the teachers in our classrooms, the nurses in our hospitals and clinics, the young entrepreneur with a smartphone in his hand, and every Ghanaian both at home and in the diaspora.

This is our story. This is our moment. We cannot speak of Ghana’s present without paying homage to our past.
Sixty-nine years ago, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah proclaimed to the world that at long last the battle is ended and that Ghana, our beloved country, is free forever. He also added that the independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of the African continent. Nkrumah did not only grant us independence, he awakened within us a sense of consciousness and a continental purpose.

Starting with the UGCC and eventually the CPP, along with the countless unsung heroes and patriots, they sparked a movement that altered the course of African history. Today we honor the memory of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah and all others who have led this country after him. All of them have been a part of our history and have brought us to this moment in our lives.

From Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia to J. A. Ankrah, Akwasi Afrifa, I.K Acheampong, General Akufo, Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kuffour, John Evans Atta Mills, and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Every administration, regardless of its political inclination, has played its part in building the nation we all proudly call Ghana. Our democracy has endured because we’ve learned to compete without destroying, to disagree without hatred, and to transfer power peacefully, which is evidence of the maturity and the wisdom of the Ghanaian people.

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Your Excellency Prime Minister Terrance Drew, your presence here today carries great significance for us. Your visits and our bilateral engagements represent more than just diplomacy. They signify a historic reconnection between Ghana and our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean, branches of the same ancestral tree.

The dungeons of the Cape Coast and Elmina castles remind us of the dark chapters of history when millions of Africans were forcibly transported across the Middle Passage to the so-called New World. Yet from that tragedy arose the remarkable resilience, creativity, and cultural brilliance that continue to influence the world. Today, Ghana is working with partners across Africa and the diaspora to seek historical justice.

Later this month, Ghana will submit a motion to the United Nations declaring slavery and the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. This motion will represent the justice and restitution that is long overdue. And Ghana, the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence, will once again lead the global call for dignity and restoration.

My fellow citizens, when I took office, you granted me a clear mandate to reset our nation, Ghana. Resetting Ghana goes beyond simply managing our issues. It involves transforming how we govern, how we produce, and how we share the fruits of our prosperity.

Over the past year, we’ve taken decisive steps to stabilize our economy, restore investor confidence, and rebuild fiscal discipline in how we manage our resources. Inflation is declining, the local currency is stabilizing, and confidence in the Ghanaian economy is gradually returning. We’ve renegotiated our debts to obtain more sustainable terms for our people, and we’ve redirected valuable national resources towards health care, education, agriculture, and employment creation.

But resetting Ghana goes beyond just the numbers. It involves resetting our values, our expectations, and the social contract that exists between leaders and citizens. Leadership must be accountable.

Corruption is a that erodes the very foundation of our nation. Every city that is stolen from the public purse represents a classroom that is robbed of textbooks. It represents a hospital that will go without medicines.
It represents a road that will be left uncompleted. And it represents a young graduate that will be denied opportunity. Under my leadership, we’re not just fighting corruption with words alone.

We’re strengthening institutions, protecting anti-corruption agencies from political interference, and ensuring that no individual, regardless of their status or party, is above the law. But government cannot win this battle alone. We must foster a national culture of integrity where honesty is valued and public service is regarded as a sacred duty.

Independence granted us freedom, but freedom demands responsibility. We need to re-establish discipline in our national life. Discipline in how we manage public resources.

Discipline in adhering to the law. Discipline in how we treat one another in public life. Patriotism should extend beyond just slogans.

True patriotism must be shown through our everyday actions. The citizen who protects public property. The public servant who treats every with respect.

And the entrepreneur who opts to invest his resources in Ghana’s future. Above all, we must place country above party, above tribe, and above personal interest. Citizens, Ghana is bigger than any one of us.

To the young people of this country, I see you, I hear you, and I believe in your potential. You belong to a generation that is armed with tools and opportunities that earlier generations could hardly have imagined. In your hands, a smartphone transforms into a classroom.

In your hands, a business platform, a smartphone transforms into a business platform. In your hands, a smartphone transforms into a creative studio and a gateway to the global economy. However, I also recognize your frustrations, and that is why government is investing in digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship programs, and innovation hubs across the country, from Accra to Kumasi to Tamale, Takoradi, Ho and Koforidua, while reforming education to meet the needs of the modern economy and expanding internship and apprenticeship programs to bridge the gap between school and the world of work.

But success will also depend on discipline, resilience, and excellence. And let me give you sound advice. The future belongs to those who prepare for it.

Permit me to congratulate the 52 outstanding students who received the President’s Independence Day Award for School Children earlier this week. I also commend Keita Secondary Technical School for winning the 69th Independence Day Quiz Competition. And I extend my congratulations to the winners of this year’s National Debates Competition.

All of you represent the promise of Ghana’s future. My fellow countrymen and women, I am pleased to announce that I have assented to the 24-hour Economy Authority Bill, and it has now become law. This historic reform will boost Ghana’s productivity, businesses will be incentivized, to run across multiple shifts, factories will operate around the clock, and services will become more accessible to our citizens.

Thousand new jobs will be generated across various sectors, ranging from manufacturing and logistics to security and transportation. This initiative will enable us to optimize the use of our national infrastructure and establish Ghana as a competitive industrial hub. And this is how we will create prosperity.

I am also pleased to announce that we are in the final stages of setting up the Women’s Development Bank. This work has been under the leadership of our hard-working Vice President, Jane Nana Opoku Agyemang. Our women entrepreneurs have historically been the backbone of Ghana’s informal economy, and yet too many of them face barriers to affordable credits.

This Women’s Development Bank will provide accessible financing, mentorship, and business support that is tailored to women-led enterprises. When women succeed, families thrive, and nations prosper. Women of Ghana, we are committed to investing so that you realize your full potential.

Ghana’s destiny is inseparable from Africa’s destiny. Today, Africa is home to over 1.4 billion people and possesses the youngest workforce in the world. The African Continental Free Trade Area, which is based here in Accra, is one of the most ambitious economic integration projects in the history of the world.

A unified market for African goods and services, a platform for African innovation, a foundation for Africa’s economic sovereignty. Ghana will continue to lead by example, demonstrating that democracy, economic reform, and African unity can succeed together. As we approach the milestone of Ghana’s 70th anniversary next year, let us reaffirm our national vision.

A vision of a Ghana where no child will go to bed hungry. A Ghana where education is accessible and empowering. A Ghana where healthcare is affordable and accessible.

A Ghana with world-class infrastructure. A Ghana that produces what it consumes. A Ghana where merit and not connections decides opportunity.

A Ghana that is digitally connected from Aflao to Hamile. A Ghana that preserves its forest and environment for future generations. This vision is within reach, but it requires our collective efforts.

My fellow Ghanaians, 69 years ago, our nation was born in hope, and together we gather here this morning to renew that hope. The journey has not always been smooth. We have stumbled and often felt disappointed in ourselves, but we have never given up.

There’s resilience that defines the Ghanaian spirit still lives on. As your president, I pledge to serve with integrity, humility, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of our people. But Ghana’s progress cannot rely solely on my leadership.

It will depend on every citizen doing their part. Wherever you are, whatever you do, do your part with excellence. Do it for Ghana, do it for Africa, and do it for the generations yet unborn.

Ladies, as I conclude, building prosperity, inspiring hope is not merely today’s theme. It is our national mission. Today we celebrate how far we have come, and when we leave here, tomorrow we must commit ourselves to how far we will go.

May God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation great and strong. Long live Ghana and long live African unity.”

The Association said they have transformed from a largely community-based practice into a national brand capable of generating revenue, creating jobs, and attracting investment.

This was stated in a release by Rev. Asante Daniel Edmund Kofi and Eric Kingsley Ashie, who are Patrons of the Federation, following recently held masquerades and fancy-dress events in the Western, Central, Greater Accra, and Ashanti regions.

Ghana’s masquerade and fancy-dress traditions have long been celebrated for their vibrancy, creativity, and cultural depth. Yet, for decades, these colourful festivals—flourishing in Winneba, Agona Swedru, Sekondi, Takoradi, Elmina, and Kumasi—have remained largely local in scope, missing an opportunity to become a major economic and tourism engine.

The Federation represents a strategic leap for Ghana’s entertainment and cultural sector, creating a national platform to professionalise carnival arts, coordinate performances, and link masquerade culture to tourism, creative industries, and international markets.

At the helm are seasoned leaders, including Mr. Edward Kwafo, Mr. Allen Kwafo, Rev. Moses Gyesi, and Mr. Emmanuel Okwandaho Mensah, whose decades of experience across Winneba, Swedru, Tema, and Sekondi-Takoradi lend credibility and organisational discipline to the Federation.

Their leadership is bolstered by support from traditional authorities like Neenyi Ghartey VII and Osae Nyampong VI (Effutu Traditional Area), and political champions such as MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin, whose participation in parades over the years underscores a growing public-private partnership model for cultural development.

The Federation’s vision positions Ghanaian masquerade culture as a full-fledged creative economy sector, linking costume design, choreography, music, event production, and youth training with tourism and entertainment revenue streams.

The patrons said, “Local artisans, tailors, musicians, and performers now have a national platform to monetise talent, access sponsorship, and scale performances to regional and international stages.”

“Tourism stands to gain significantly. By packaging festivals with professional storytelling, ticketed experiences, and curated parade routes, the masquerade tradition can attract domestic and international visitors, boosting hospitality, transport, and local business revenues. The potential ripple effect includes hotel bookings in Sekondi, Takoradi, and Elmina; restaurant patronage in Winneba and Swedru; and cultural tour engagements in Kumasi.”

Global Exposure and Cultural Diplomacy

The Federation also intends to connect Ghana’s carnival culture with international markets by participating in globally recognised events, including Notting Hill Carnival (UK) – Europe’s largest street festival, ideal for showcasing Ghanaian performance arts and costume excellence; Caribbean Carnival (Toronto, Canada) – targeting the North American market and diaspora communities; and Trinidad and Tobago Carnival – sharing techniques, costume innovations, and performance styles at the world’s premier carnival.

The Federation added, “The rest are Dominican Republic Carnival (Santo Domingo, 2026) – strengthening African-Caribbean heritage links; and Rio Carnival (Brazil) – offering cross-cultural creative exchanges and exposure to international audiences.”

Participation in these events is not only about cultural exchange; it represents business and tourism opportunities, attracting sponsorship, media coverage, and potential partnerships with event organisers and cultural institutions.

Economic, Employment, and Youth Opportunities

The Association said, “By leveraging Ghana’s masquerade culture, the Federation is creating jobs and entrepreneurial pathways. Tailors and costume designers gain international contracts, choreographers and musicians earn performance fees, and young people acquire skills in event management, stage production, and cultural entrepreneurship. Communities in Sekondi-Takoradi, Swedru, Elmina, Winneba, and Kumasi benefit directly from festival-driven commerce, hospitality services, and informal tourism activities.”

A Unified National and International Brand

The Federation said it “unifies local traditions—from Sekondi-Takoradi’s regimented formations to Swedru’s competitive artistry, Winneba’s historic parades, Elmina’s heritage-rich performances, and Kumasi’s urban innovations—into a marketable national brand capable of domestic monetisation and international licensing.”

“With strong leadership, traditional patronage, political backing, and strategic international participation, Ghanaian masquerade is poised to become a major player in Africa’s creative economy, combining cultural authenticity with professional business practices.”

In a press statement issued on Monday, February 9, 2026, the Coalition of Unemployed Tertiary Graduates with Disabilities expressed frustration over what it described as years of neglect and exclusion from the formal job market, despite being qualified and certified by various tertiary institutions.

The group said hundreds of graduates with disabilities have remained unemployed for over six years, forcing many into poverty, the informal sector, or street begging, even though persons with disabilities make up about eight per cent of Ghana’s population.

Citing labour data, the coalition noted that while the national unemployment rate stands at about 13 per cent, unemployment among persons with disabilities in the formal sector is nearly double, with only about 27 per cent of working-age persons with disabilities gainfully employed.

The coalition accused the government of failing to enforce the Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715), particularly provisions on employment, and called for the immediate implementation of a five per cent employment quota for persons with disabilities, as earlier promised by President John Dramani Mahama.

Convener of the group, Gilbert Boateng Agyare, said they are not seeking charity but demanding their right to work, stressing that continued inaction will compel them to demonstrate across the country.

The coalition warned that if the government fails to respond within one month with a clear and actionable employment roadmap, its members from all 16 regions will stage mass protests to demand inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity.

Read the statement below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MONDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2026.

UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES WITH DISABILITIES ISSUE ONE-MONTH ULTIMATUM TO GOVERNMENT

We, the Coalition of Unemployed Tertiary Graduates with Disabilities, are issuing this formal press statement to express our utter disappointment, frustration, and rising anger at the Government of Ghana’s systemic neglect of our right to work and dignity.
For over six years now, hundreds of us qualified, skilled, and certified by various tertiary institutions across the country have been left to languish in poverty at home. We have fulfilled our part of the social contract by acquiring higher education, often at great personal and financial sacrifices.
Yet, the State has turned its back on us, leaving us to survive on the fringes of a society we are ready to build.
The Grim Reality is that the current state of inclusion in Ghana is not just disappointing and disturbing but rather a flagrant violation and an abridgement of our fundamental human rights. Based on the 2021 Population and Housing Census and recent 2025 labor data, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) make up approximately 8% of Ghana’s population, representing over 2.1 million people.
While the national unemployment rate hovers around 13%, the unemployment rate for PWDs in the formal sector is nearly double the national average.
In Ghana, only about 27% of PWDs of working age are gainfully employed, compared to over 56% of persons without disabilities.
The vast majority of PWDs are pushed into the informal sector or forced into street begging, despite holding degrees in Education, Law, Administration, and Information Technology.
The United Nations, through the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)—which Ghana has ratified and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 8), demands that member states ensure PWDs have access to “open, inclusive, and accessible” labor markets.
The UN and International Labour Organization (ILO) standards emphasize that governments should implement quota schemes (often recommending that PWDs occupy between 2% to 5% of the workforce in both public and private sectors) to ensure equitable representation. The Government of Ghana has failed to enforce even the basic provisions of our own Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715 when it comes to the issues of employment).
Recently, at the launch of the free tertiary Education for persons with Disabilities policy, His Excellency the President of the republic, John Dramani Mahama stated pellucidly that he was going to implement a 5% quota employment policy for persons with disabilities across the country in all public and private sector recruitment and also incentivize private companies willing to hire the service of persons with Disabilities.
We are not asking for charity; we are demanding our right to work. We have been “educated for the shelf for too long.
We demand an immediate roadmap for the recruitment of the current backlog of unemployed tertiary-educated PWDs into the public sector.
We demand the full implementation of employment quotas in all government agencies and incentives for private companies that hire PWDs.
We demand an end to the systemic barriers during recruitment processes that favor able-bodied individuals overqualified PWDs.
We hereby give the Government of Ghana a one-month ultimatum from today to respond to our plight with a concrete, actionable employment plan.
Failure to act will leave us with no choice but to hit the streets in our numbers. We will mobilize our members from all sixteen regions, with our wheelchairs, our white canes, and our crutches, to occupy the seats of power until our voices are heard. We will demonstrate against the State’s blatant disregard for our lives and our futures.
We are of the conviction that the current challenge plaguing us is not one which is intractable or insurmountable for government to solve if the political will is there.
We wish to indicate that a plethora of our people have been commuting from their hometowns to Accra to engage the various ministries that can resolve the issues at hand, but all our efforts have unfortunately proven futile.
As a country that frowns on seeing the vulnerable begging for alms on the streets, we must rather ameliorate such people from their destitutions instead of making them more marginalized every day to feed on the crumbs of politicians.
It remains an indubitable or incontrovertible truth that issues of disability in this country have been swept under the carpet, but we are of the conviction that it is about time that we rose against such ignominious treatment given to such people in this country.
Persons with disability in this country have been languished to struggle on their own to survive without any clear policies to alleviate the predicaments faced by us.
The impediments in our path are too much to the extent that we are not considered by government in any decision made by the government.
These challenges hamper our progress as humans since we compete with the abled bodied persons for everything.
But we wish to assert that disability is no respecter of persons so we should be guided as a country through our actions by creating an inclusive environment for all without any semblance of discrimination and segregation against the disabled.
As a country that tout itself with an accolade of being the beacon of democracy in Africa, our attitude towards the disabled has not been the best at all as we continue to create excruciating pains for such people in everything we do.
Finally, we will elicit an unflinching support from the media and the general public to implore the government to do the needful for peace to prevail.

Thank you.

SIGNED:
GILBERT BOATENG AGYARE
CONVENER OF THE GROUP
0244061940.

The following leaders may be contacted for interviews and more clarifications by the media

1. Baah Felix – 0544295020
2. Gilbert Boateng Agyare – 0244061940.
3. Takyi Augustine – 0551393853
4. Habib Augustine K. A. – 0248503773
5. Awoe Emmanuel – 0546594198.
6. Arther Dede Alberta – 0552695654  
   Coalition of Unemployed Tertiary Graduates with Disabilities
   Please find attached a portion of the list of people who are affected by this unfortunate situation for your consideration.
   The list constitutes details of their names, type of impairment, year of completion and the school attended.

LIST OF UNEMPLOYED TERTIARY GRADUATES WITH DISABILITIES
NO. NAME INSTITUTION ATTENDED YEAR
COMPLETED TYPE OF DISABILITY

1. Jonathan Atta Kakra Yorke Koforidua Polytechnic 2007 Visual Impairment
2. Walter Komla Gomashie Evangelical Presbyterian University College, Ho 2011 Albinism
3. Emmanuel Asibey Osei School of Social Work 2012 Visual Impairment
4. Stephen Mensah Amoh Kumasi Technical University 2013 Physical Disability
5. Titriku Akosua Rejoice University of Education, Winneba 2013 Physical Disability
6. Emmanuel Kwesi Cole University of Cape Coast 2014 Visual Impairment
7. Gloria Pokua Annancy Central University 2014 Visual Impairment
8. Yakub Issahaque University For Development Studies 2014 Physical Disability
9. Faisal Sey IPMC University College 2015 Physical Dis
10. Monica Boateng Dedaa UCC 2016 Physical Disability
11. Faisal Abubakar Vocational 2017 Visual Impairment
12. Felix Selase Dovi University of professional studies Accra 2017 Visual Impairment
13. Georgina Mills Addo University of Education, Winneba 2017 Hearing Impairment
14. Gifty Teni Salibga Koforidua Technical University 2017 Hearing Impairment
15. Mohammed Salihu Adnan University of Cape Coast (UCC) 2017 Physical Disability
16. Zenabu Belbah University of Cape Coast 2017 Physical Disability
17. Delali Josephine Kuwornu University of Education Winneba 2018 Physical Disability
18. Fatima Amadu University of Education 2018 Hearing Impairment
19. Isaac Asirifi University of Cape Coast 2018 Amputee in right leg
20. Shadrack Ndibagen University Of Education, Winneba 2018 Visual Impairment
21. Sylvester Agyemang Atta University of Education, Winneba, Ghana 2018 Hearing Impairment
22. Abu Ayishetu New life college 2019 Physical Disability
23. Ali Male Ibrahim University of Education 2019 Visual Impairment
24. Ayishetu Mohadi Maliku University of education Winneba – kumasi campus 2019 Physical Disability
25. Cosmos Quenin Opoku University of Education, Winneba 2019 Visually Impaired with hearing challenge
26. Evans Acheampong University of Education, Winneba 2019 Visual Impairment
27. Habiba Kantunsung Jackson college of education 2019 Physical challenge
28. Yahaya Bayi Ghana Institute of Journalism 2019 Person with albinism
29. Apuga Sampson University of Education, Winneba 2020 Visual Impairment
30. Bonnah Kwasi Stephen University of Education, Winneba 2020 Visual Impairment
31. Kenneth Mawutor Gakpetor Evangelical Presbyterian University College 2020 Physical Disability
32. Martha Frimpong University of Education, Winneba 2020 Visual Impairment
33. Sudais Abubakar Mohammed Garden City University 2020 Physical Disability
34. Maxwell Turkson University of Education, Winneba 2021 Visual Impairment
35. Norbert Dawono University of Education, Winneba 2021 Visual Impairment
36. Placidio Gume University of Education, Winneba 2021 Physical Disability
37. Rita Naa Okaikor Ayi-Bonte Wisconsin International University College 2021 Stammering
38. Abubakakari Zakaria Tamale Technical University and New Life College, Tamale 2021 Physical Disability
39. Abdul-Rahman Estandaru University For Development Studies 2022 Physical Disability
40. Albert Anakwa Coffie University of Education, Winneba 2022 Hearing Impairment
41. Bernice Adjoa Eshun University of Cape Coast 2022 Visual Impairment
42. Bismark Bosomprah University of Education, Winneba 2022 Visual Impairment
43. Cecilia Saamporibo University of Education, winneba 2022 Visual Impairment
44. Elvis Boateng Jackson College of Education 2022 Physical Disability
45. Farhan Alhassan Shaibu University of Ghana, Legon 2022 Visual Impairment
46. Godsway Kekeli Tamakloe University of Education, Winneba 2022 Visual Impairment
47. Hamdan Alidu University of Education, Winneba 2022 Deaf
48. Hoenyedzi mensah Alphonsus University of Education, winneba 2022 Hearing Impairment
49. Ruth Asare Koforidua Technical University 2022 Hearing Impairment
50. Frank Kwaku Yeboah University of Ghana 2023 Visual Impairment
51. Sidu Latifa Kantong University of Education, Winneba 2022 Visual Impairment
52. Ziinkow Bertha University of Education, Winneba 2022 Visual Impairment
53. Abdul-Majeed Alhassan University of Education, Winneba 2023 Physical Disability
54. Theodora Kissiwa University of Cape Coast 2023 Physical Disability
55. Adam Rasheed Abdul Koforidua Technical university 2023 Deaf
56. Albert Anakwa Coffie University of Education, winneba 2023 Hearing Impairment
57. Alberta Dede Narther University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
58. Alhassan Abdul-Majeed University of education, Winneba 2023 Physical Disability
59. Atinga Ayinpoka Mavis University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
60. Batadiniah Asoawe Eric University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
61. Benjamin Kyere University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
62. Benjamin Mensah University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
63. Boniretey Jorbontey University of Cape coast, UCC 2023 Physical Disability
64. Bright Wireko Ampong Kwame nkrumah university of science and technology 2023 Physical Disability
65. David Mort Akoliga University of Cape Coast 2023 Visual Impairment
66. Elikem Yaw Attipoe University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
67. Ellen Bempah Owusu University of education, Winneba 2023 Physical Disability
68. Emmanuel Awoe University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
69. Emmanuel Kwabena Akonsi University of education, Winneba 2023 Hearing Impairment
70. Enyonam Destiny Lavoe University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
71. Eric Kwesi Asare University of Education, Winneba 2023 Hearing Impairment
72. Ewura Dari Malik University of education, Winneba 2023 Physical Disability
73. Francis Suma University for Development Studies (UDS Tamale ) 2023 Physical Disability
74. Fuseini Yakubu University of education winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
75. Habib Augustine Kurawura Alankpari University of cape coast UCC 2023 Visual Impairment
76. Hassan Yakubu University of education Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
77. Iddrisu Abdul Hanan University of education, Winneba 2023 Hearing Impairment
78. Ishmael Edem Adevu University of education, Winneba 2023 Physical Disability
79. Jeffery Addo University of Ghana, Legon 2023 Visual Impairment
80. Jonas Adjetey University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
81. Joyce Asantewaa University of Education,Winneba 2023 Physical Disability
82. Lennox Alalek University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
83. Meshack Azaanga Amobire University of Education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
84. Mispa Odame University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
85. Moses Azumah Nelson University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
86. Muhammad Mubarak University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
87. Nsungar Alice Bipee University for development studies 2023 Albinism
88. Prince Adjei Otsiwah University of Ghana 2023 Visual Impairment
89. Rebecca Agbagah University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
90. Richard Nsoh Avebire University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
91. Sabratu Avoye Imoro St John Bosco College of Education 2023 Physical Disability
92. Sarfo Hienno Aikins University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
93. Selorm Adrah-Hormeku University of Ghana 2023 Dwarfism
94. Shadrach Kwame Norvinyo University college of agriculture and environmental studies 2023 Physical Disability
95. Stephen Dankwa University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
96. Suma Francis University for Development Studies 2023 Physical Disability
97. Sylvester Acquah University of Ghana 2023 Visual Impairment
98. Thomas Kwame Kwaa University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
99. Veronica Amuzu University of Cape Coast 2023 Visual Impairment
100. Veronica Segbornya Amegakpui University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
101. Yakubu Hassan University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
102. Mohammed No Iddrisu University of Education Winneba-Ajumako 2023 Visual Impairment
103. Alhassan Habibata University of education, Winneba 2023 Visual Impairment
104. Hamdan Alidu University of Education, Winneba (Distance) 2023 Hearing Impairment
105. Abraham Abugbilla Abugri University of education, Winneba 2023 Physical Disability
106. Abdul Mumin University of cape coast 2024 Physical Disability
107. Abdul Rashid Suleymana Kessben university college 2024 Visual Impairment
108. Abdulai Widraogo Nuhu University of Ghana 2024 Visual Impairment
109. Abdul-Kudus Basin Tahiru University of Cape Coast 2024 Visual Impairment
110. Abdul-Razak Osman University for Development Studies 2024 Physical Disability
111. Abigail Agyemang University of cape coast 2024 Visual Impairment
112. Aboagye Okyere Mensah AAMUSTED, Kumasi campus 2024 Hearing Impairment
113. Adu Emmanuel University of Ghana 2024 Visual Impairment
114. Amos Awuku University of cape coast 2024 Visual Impairment
115. Antwi Ellias University of education, Winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
116. Asumah Zoromi Abdul- Rashid BAGABAGA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TAMALE 2024 Physical Disability
117. Atanga Assibi Janet University of Education Winneba 2024 Visual Impairment
118. Atta Silas Mensah University of education, Winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
119. Augustina Kpipien University of Cape coast 2024 Visual Impairment
120. Bridget Abla Honu University of Education,winneba 2024 Physical Disability
121. Catherine Anim-Larbi University of Education, Winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
122. Catherine Yaa Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development 2024 DeafBlindness
123. Catherine Adjeley Nonom University of Ghana legon 2024 Visual Impairment
124. Cletus Naah Boorsong University of education, Winneba 2024 Visual Impairment
125. David Nunyala Duodu University of Cape Coast 2024 Visual Impairment
126. Ephraim Ayeh Oracca-Tetteh University of Ghana 2024 Visual Impairment
127. Eric Owusu Afriyie University of Education, Winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
128. Fatima Owusuaa University of cape coast 2024 Visual Impairment
129. Foster Abariche University of Cape coast 2024 Visual Impairment
130. Godwin Edudzi Bleboo University of Education, Winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
131. Ibrahim Hamidu University of education, winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
132. Ibrahim Yahaya University of Cape coast 2024 Visual Impairment
133. Iddrisu Nashiru University of education, Winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
134. Isaac Obeng University of Cape Coast 2024 Visual Impairment
135. Jenita Sommah Anafo Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya college 2024 Visual Impairment
136. Kunugbe None Rosemary UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA 2024 Physical Disability
137. Kyeraa Hannah AAmusted- kumasi 2024 Hearing Impairment
138. Lateef Abdullahi Alhassan University of education, Winneba 2024 Visual Impairment
139. Mariam Shuaib University of Cape Coast 2024 Hearing Impairment
140. Martha Ayorkor Ashong University of Cape coast 2024 Visual Impairment
141. Martha Kangmenang Seidu Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies-(SDD-UBIDS) 2024 Physical Disability
142. Matilda Dankwah Akenten appiah-Menka university of skills training and entrepreneurial development (AAMUSTED) 2024 Hearing Impairment
143. Mavis Teiko Aminatey University of Ghana 2024 Physical Disability
144. Michael Annorhene Frimpong University of Cape Coast 2024 Visual Impairment
145. Mohammed Sabasa Umar University of education, Winneba 2024 Visual Impairment
146. Nancy Adompoka Akurigya UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA 2024 Visual Impairment
147. Paul Ayaba Asiawon University of education, Winneba 2024 Physical Disability
148. Peace Awadzi University of Education,Winneba 2024 Visual Impairment
149. Rashida Kumih University of Cape coast 2024 Hearing Impairment
150. Richard Kwadwo Glakpeh University of education, Winneba 2024 Visual Impairment
151. Rolanda Wewobong University of Cape Coast 2024 Visual Impairment
152. Samsideen Gbana Mohammed. Bukari University of education UEW. 2024 Visual Impairment
153. Takyi Augustine AAMUSTED 2024 Physical Disability
154. Zenabu Hudu University of education, Winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
155. Ansah Emmanuel AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKA UNIVERSITY OF SKILLs TRANING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT 2024 Hearing Impairment
156. Samuel Asante University of Cape Coast 2024 Visual Impairment
157. mensah benjamin University of education, Winneba 2024 Visual Impairment
158. Febian Maanneakpeng Sotenga University of Cape Coast 2024 Visual Impairment
159. Iddrisu Abdul Hanan University of education, Winneba 2024 Hearing Impairment
160. Nahima Issahak Issahak University of education, Winneba 2024 Visual Impairment
161. Abdul Basit Osman University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa Ghana 2025 Physical Disability
162. Awal Wumbei Iddrisu University of Education, Winneba 2025 Physical Disability
163. Didongo Raymond University of education, Winneba 2025 Visual Impairment
164. Francis Kutom UDS 2025 Physical Disability
165. Godfred Aming Atoosiko University of Cape coast (UCC) 2025 Physical Disability
166. Kwabena Bediako Kyere University of Cape Coast 2025 Physical Disability
167. Lamor Augustine Nkoranza technical Institute 2025 Physical Disability
168. Monica Boateng Dedaa UCC 2025 Physical Disability
169. Nicholas Akorligah Kwofie University of Ghana 2025 Visual Impairment
170. Sakina Barson University of education, Winneba 2025 Physical Disability
171. Seth Doetse University of education, winneba 2025 Hearing Impairment
172. stephen Adonu Adonu Technical university 2025 Hearing Impairment
173. Sylvester Agyemang Atta University of education, Winneba 2025 Hearing Impairment
174. Adongo Bilitor Isaiah Isaiah LPMV &Gbewaa college of Education 2025 Albinism
175. Iddrisu Zuleiha Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) 2025 Visual Impairment

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Prof. Sarpong said an analysis of the results shows that Dr Bawumia’s performance was stronger than his showing in the 2023 contest.

He noted that the former Vice President won in constituencies he had never previously secured and recorded gains across several areas.

According to Prof. Sarpong, Dr Bawumia won in 29 constituencies in the Greater Accra Region, including some that were previously held by Kennedy Agyapong.

He explained that while Dr Bawumia won 212 constituencies with 62 per cent of the vote in the previous contest, he has now secured victory in 232 constituencies with 56.48 per cent of the vote, indicating broader geographical support.

Prof. Sarpong added that Dr Bawumia successfully defended all 14 regions he won in the last election, despite a highly competitive race. He described the performance as impressive, saying the former Vice President delivered an outstanding result under intense political pressure.

“Anyone who understands numbers knows that this performance is significantly better than his 2023 results. He won in several constituencies where he had never triumphed before and made gains in all other areas. He secured victory in 29 constituencies in Greater Accra, some of which were previously won by Ken Agyapong. His impact has been substantial. While last time he won 212 constituencies with 62% of the vote, this time he achieved 56.48% with 232 constituencies.

Therefore, it cannot be said that Bawumia’s win falls below expectations. He successfully maintained control over the 14 regions he won last time and was well-received in the constituencies. He has performed admirably, and amidst the challenges, he has done an outstanding job,” he said.

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Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr Danquah explained that voting patterns in Greater Accra are closely linked to those in the Ashanti and Eastern regions due to shared Akan demographics. As a result, weak performances in these traditional strongholds inevitably reflected in Accra.

He noted that in the Central Region, pre-election polls projected Kennedy Agyapong to secure about 58 per cent of the votes, but he eventually obtained 48 per cent, representing a 10-point drop. In contrast, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s projected support of 39 per cent closely aligned with his actual result of 37 per cent.

According to Mr Danquah, Bryan Acheampong exceeded expectations in the Central Region, increasing his support from a projected three per cent to about 15 per cent. A similar trend was recorded in the Western Region, where Acheampong’s support rose from two per cent to 15 per cent.

He explained that the strong showing by Bryan Acheampong in the Central and Western regions, both predominantly Fante areas, worked against Kennedy Agyapong’s overall performance in the primaries.

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Addressing a convention of key NPP stakeholders in the Effutu Constituency after the party’s flagbearer contest, Mr Afenyo-Markin urged members to rally behind the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2028 general elections.

He noted that the NPP has historically suffered electoral setbacks whenever factionalism crept into its ranks, regardless of the strength of its leadership or campaign message. According to him, defeats in 1979, 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012 were largely linked to internal divisions within the party.

The Minority Leader cautioned against a repeat of the 2024 elections, citing “skirt and blouse” voting as a major contributor to the party’s loss.

He stressed the need for unity of purpose, message and vision, urging party members to speak with one voice and effectively communicate the flagbearer’s agenda at the grassroots level.

Mr Afenyo-Markin contrasted the party’s defeats with its victories in 2000, 2004, 2016 and 2020, which he attributed to unity and collective effort.

He concluded by calling on party members across the country to fully support Dr Bawumia, warning that failure to do so would jeopardise the party’s chances of returning to power in the 2028 general elections.

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Voting is underway nationwide, with more than 211,000 accredited delegates expected to take part in what party officials describe as one of the largest and most consequential internal elections in the party’s history.

Polling is taking place across all 16 regions, at the party’s national headquarters and at selected diaspora voting centres, under strict electoral guidelines and tight security.

The exercise follows months of intensive campaigning, policy engagements and regional tours by the aspirants, and is widely seen as a critical test of the party’s internal cohesion and readiness for the next electoral cycle.

Five aspirants are contesting the race: former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia; former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong; former former Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum; former NPP General Secretary, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong; and businessman Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

Party leadership has urged delegates and supporters to uphold the party’s core values of discipline, unity and peaceful competition, warning against the use of private security, vigilantes or any actions that could undermine the credibility of the process.

The electorate comprises 211,849 delegates drawn from constituency, regional and national party structures, party elders and recognised external branches, following adjustments to the register to reflect deceased members and forfeitures.

Greater Accra and Ashanti regions constitute the largest voting blocs, followed by the Eastern, Central and Western regions, with observers noting their potential influence on the outcome.

Voting is expected to close later today, after which ballots will be counted at the various polling centres before results are transmitted to the party’s national collation centre.

The eventual winner will face the task of uniting the party, healing internal divisions and articulating a compelling national vision ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Meanwhile, personnel from the Ghana Police Service have been deployed to all polling centres nationwide to maintain law and order, while the Electoral Commission oversees the process in collaboration with party agents and selected civil society observers.

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Despite the chilly night breeze, a few stayed overnight to participate in the exercise to elect a flagbearer for the party to contest in the 2028 general elections.

They arrived early, determined to secure their place ahead of time in what is expected to be one of the most closely watched internal elections in the party’s history since 1992.

While the Electoral Commission (EC) and the NPP Presidential Election Committee have streamlined the walk-in with the police ensuring a peaceful process, delegates in Dome-Kwabenya say they are taking no chances.

Given the constituency’s massive delegate count—exceeding 2,000—many feared that arriving on Saturday morning would result in hours of waiting under the scorching sun.

“I came around 11 PM. We are determined to select a candidate who can lead us to victory in 2028,” a loyal delegate told JoyNews’ Michael Papanii Ashalley, who visited the centre.

As at 6:00 AM on Saturday, there were about 27 delegates standing under three marquees ready to cast their vote.

They are part of the 211,849 registered delegates across 16 regions of the country participating in the party exercise.

The presidential primaries will bring together delegates from all 16 regions, and all 275 constituencies, pooling the voices of grassroots organizers, constituency executives, and Members of Parliament.

Across the nation, over 900 voting centers have been set up for the exercise, which will conclude by 3:00 PM after which counting will commence immediately in the presence of agents, electoral observers, and the media.

A central collation centre has been established in Accra, where certified results from each constituency will be transmitted securely for final certification and declaration.

Five aspirants have successfully filed their nominations to vie for the single slot to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections.

1. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
2. Dr. Bryan Acheampong
3. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
4. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum
5. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong

Party leaders have repeatedly urged delegates and supporters to uphold the NPP’s long‑standing values of discipline, unity and peaceful competition, warning against the use of private security, vigilantes or any acts that could undermine the credibility of the process.

The largest voting blocs are Greater Accra with over 40,000 delegates and Ashanti with more than 36,000, followed by Eastern, Central and Western regions. Political observers say turnout and voting patterns in these regions could prove decisive.

The flagbearer who emerges today will immediately assume the task of reorganising the party, healing internal divisions and crafting a compelling national message ahead of the general election.

Historically, the NPP’s presidential primaries have played a significant role in shaping the party’s fortunes. Commanding victories in internal contests have often translated into stronger national campaigns, while close races have required extensive post‑primary reconciliation efforts.

As voting gets underway today, all eyes are on the NPP as it takes a crucial step in selecting the leader who will carry its banner into the next national political contest.

The revised schedule, circulated among regional and constituency executives as well as election officials, details where voting will take place across the country for the internal contest.

Most polling points are located at familiar public venues such as basic and senior high schools, community halls, police stations, and other recognised facilities. The party has also attached GPS coordinates to each centre to help delegates and officials locate them easily and avoid confusion on election day.

The centres cover all 16 regions of Ghana—from Western and Central to Greater Accra, Eastern, Volta, Ashanti, and the newer regions including Western North, Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Oti, Northern, Savannah, North East, Upper West, and Upper East—highlighting the nationwide nature of the exercise.

The presidential primary is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, and is expected to attract keen interest as the party selects a flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Five contenders are vying for the NPP’s top position: former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Abetifi MP Dr Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong.

With the release of the updated voting centres, the party says it is tightening final preparations to ensure a smooth, orderly, and credible primary across all constituencies.

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Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Dr. Agyemang said, “The Eastern contest is a very tough one. No one should think it will be easy. When you have a stalwart from our own ranks contesting, it changes the dynamics slightly. But after the elections, I am confident Dr. Bawumia will win the Eastern Region.”

Asked if he could provide a percentage prediction, he responded, “I haven’t done any polling, but based on our internal expectations, I know we will win that region.”

Dr. Agyemang further projected that Bawumia would secure victories in multiple regions.

“We will win a lot of regions – Ahafo, Bono East, Eastern, and Ashanti. Maybe in Volta, Central, and Greater Accra, the race will be tighter, but I am very certain Bawumia will take at least 12 regions. The delegates have already made their intentions clear, and the grounds support him. It would be quite a surprise if anyone else were to win,” he said.

He added that Dr. Bawumia’s “national affability and acceptance” gives him a significant advantage across the country.

“When you look at most regions, you’ll see that his influence cuts across different areas. About 12 regions we are confident we will win,” Dr. Agyemang noted.

The NPP’s presidential primary, scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, is expected to be highly contested. The aspirants include former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former NPP General Secretary Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, Abetifi MP Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Kennedy Agyapong.

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According to him, deep-rooted internal divisions within the NPP played a major role in the party’s defeat in the last general election and must be resolved if the party is to return to power.

Dr. Acheampong made the remarks while addressing party delegates in the Obom, Amasaman and Trobu constituencies on Saturday, January 17, 2026, during the second and final day of his Greater Accra Regional campaign ahead of the party’s flagbearer race.

Recalling events after the party’s defeat, he said internal wrangling even disrupted a planned Thank You Tour.

“Remember, we lost the last election and were on our way for just a Thank You Tour. Even that, we were not able to complete because of petty fights. Some people were dropped from the bus and told that utterances from their mouths contributed to our loss,” he told delegates.

Dr. Acheampong questioned whether the party could genuinely unite behind other leading contenders should they win the flagbearership.

“I have this question for you all, and it is because we are all seeking power. Who among you believes that if Kennedy Agyapong wins, Abronye DC and the supporters of Dr. Bawumia would support him for us to win power?” he asked.

He raised similar concerns about a possible victory by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, arguing that divisions within the party would persist.

“What about when the situation is vice versa in the case of Dr. Bawumia? I am the only one who can unify this party for victory in 2028,” he said.

Dr. Acheampong urged delegates to rally behind his leadership, insisting that his candidacy offers the NPP its best chance of reclaiming power in the next general election.

“You all know that if we push these two, we will struggle to win power. Present me, let me win that power for our party,” he added.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Opoku said Acheampong is expected to secure victories in the Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra regions, while also performing strongly in the five northern regions and the Ashanti Region.

He added that Acheampong’s appeal goes beyond being “a candidate for the future,” describing him as a leader for the present, fully committed to advancing the NPP’s agenda.

“None of the other candidates can beat Bryan Acheampong. I am very confident that he will win the NPP flagbearer race. He has campaigned extensively and will secure victories in the Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra regions. He is set to perform better than any other presidential candidate who is not a northerner and will also do well in the five northern regions,” he stated.

“Additionally, he is expected to perform well in the Ashanti Region. The argument that Bryan represents the future is undeniable; he is ready to lead us now. We are in this race to win political power for the NPP in the 2028 elections. He is a household name in Ghana, he means business, and he is prepared to lead the NPP to victory,” Mr. Opoku added.

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This follows concerns raised by the Bryan Acheampong campaign team over alleged pressure being exerted on delegates in the Northern Region, including threats that their names could be removed from the NPP album if they fail to support former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Monday, January 12, the spokesperson for the Bryan Acheampong campaign team, Dr. Dickson Kissi Adomako, said the team is demanding a fair and peaceful electioneering process within the party.

“If people are being pressured or coerced, then that is unfair, and we will resist it through all the internal party measures that need to be applied,” he said.

Dr. Adomako stressed that the campaign does not support violence in any form and is committed to ensuring a calm and credible internal contest.

He noted that while every presidential hopeful has areas of strong support, such support should not be used as a basis for intimidation or suppression of opposing views.

“Inasmuch as everybody has his or her stronghold, we, for instance, do not intend to intimidate anyone in the strong regions of the Bryan Acheampong campaign, such as the Eastern Region and most parts of Greater Accra,” he said.

Dr. Adomako, therefore, appealed to party leaders, particularly in the Northern Region, to exercise restraint and ensure that delegates are allowed to freely express their choices.

The deceased, identified only as Sister Yaa, was found dead in her room in a pool of blood, with a concrete block reportedly placed on her face.

Police sources said the suspect, a resident of Oboman in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, had visited the deceased to spend the night.

The incident allegedly occurred after the woman refused the suspect’s sexual advances.

Preliminary information indicates that the suspect first attacked the deceased with a cutlass, inflicting injuries to her face, before allegedly smashing her head with a concrete block, resulting in her death.

Confirming the incident to Adom News, the Chief of Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta and Ogyahene of the Awutu Traditional Council, Nai Achiene Acheampong Kuma, said he was alerted to the crime and immediately contacted the Jei-Krodua and Kasoa Ofaakor District Police commands, leading to the swift arrest of the suspect.

The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while the body of the deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary.

Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to trace the family of the deceased.

He reported that inflation has dropped from 23% to 5% and that the currency has stabilised. He also highlighted increased electricity supply, expanded healthcare coverage, and progress in the fight against corruption.

To be fair, there has been progress, and national morale has improved. However, the praise has at times been disproportionate to the changes achieved and has even verged on sycophancy, as NDC General Secretary Fiifi Kwetey pointed out a few days ago.

Some are even talking about a third term. Perhaps mediocre governance after mediocre governance has dulled our expectations.

Yet it was from this same leadership perch that Kwame Nkrumah built the Tema Harbour and the Akosombo Dam and delivered massive infrastructure development. It was from this perch that President Kufuor built the Bui Dam, initiated the National Health Insurance Scheme, and presided over the era of the “Kufuor dollar,” which was stronger than the US dollar. It was also from this same perch that Acheampong gave us Operation Feed Yourself, the Dansoman and Suntreso estates, and secured the Africa Cup of Nations permanently in 1978.

And from this same perch, President Mahama himself delivered UGMC, Terminal 3, and many other major infrastructure projects in just four years.

As I write, prices remain too high. Galamsey is still largely untamed. Too many thieves continue to mock ORAL by walking free with their loot. This concern is worsened by the avalanche of nolle prosequi applications, which has created the unfortunate impression that some NDC members may expect benign neglect from prosecuting authorities.

Thankfully, the President appears well grounded in the enormity of what remains undone. He has been diligent, humble, and accessible. In this new year, Mr President, let ORAL advance by leaps and bounds, and let the fight against galamsey be pursued with firmness and resolve. No amount of economic returns from galamsey can justify the destruction of our forests, the pollution of our rivers, and the poisoning of our pregnant women and children.

Beyond Ghana, help Africa find African solutions to African problems. At the moment, we seem bereft of solutions. Mr President, these are the changes that will earn you not a needless third term, but a place—behind Nkrumah—among Ghana’s greatest leaders.

As the President rightly said, “Governments do not build nations alone.”

Indeed. Parliament must fully step into its role of executive oversight and take centre stage in constitutional reform. Too many audit shenanigans have gone unpunished, and constitutional reform risks becoming a circus without firm leadership.

The problems with our Constitution are not quantitative; they are qualitative. That is why our Constitution is nearly three times the length of the US Constitution yet delivers far less. I have not met a single Ghanaian who wished Rawlings or Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had governed for ten years instead of eight.

At the heart of our constitutional democracy lies the uncontrolled monetisation of politics. This must be confronted. No reforms will matter as much as those that demonetise our politics.

May God bless Ghana.

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The crew, led by ADO I Dicka Carlos Sackitey, arrived at the scene at about 10:16 a.m. to find the ceiling of a storeroom engulfed in flames.

The affected room contained disposable cups, takeaway bags, plastic bottles, and other packaging materials.

Fire officers quickly deployed water from a Dual Purpose Tender, bringing the blaze under control within minutes and completely extinguishing it in about an hour.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire started from a wooden chair stored among other personal belongings before spreading to the ceiling area.

Although four wooden chairs, some timber rafters, and roofing sheets were destroyed, firefighters managed to save the majority of the items, preventing what could have been a much greater loss.

According to the survey, conducted between November 17 and 21, 2025, Dr Bawumia is ahead in Ahafo, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, Eastern, Greater Accra, North East, Northern, Oti, Savannah, Upper East, Upper West, Western, and Western North regions.

The poll shows the contest is closely fought in the Central region, where delegates are almost evenly split, while Kennedy Agyapong maintains a lead in the Volta region.

According to the survey, these results highlight Dr Bawumia’s broad regional appeal, though pockets of competition suggest strategic battlegrounds remain as delegates prepare to cast their votes in January 2026.

The survey, conducted among 3,500 delegates nationwide, carries a 99% confidence level with a margin of error of ±2.12%, offering a detailed snapshot of the party’s internal dynamics ahead of the primaries.

Below is the full survey.

NPP Delegates Poll-Novemver 2025 FINAL -24-11-2024[1]Download

According to the poll, “Using likely voters’ model”, Dr Bawumia leads with 42.7%, Kennedy Agyapong is on 17.7%, Dr Bryan Acheampong (DBA) 4.6%, Dr Yaw Adutwum, 0.3% and Kwabena Adjei Agyapong, 0.3%.

The poll shows that 14.9% of the delegates did not disclose their voting intentions, while 19.3% are undecided.

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The blaze is reported to involve plastics, posing significant challenges to containment due to the highly combustible nature and toxic smoke output of burning synthetic materials.

In response to the severity of the outbreak, the GNFS dispatched a coordinated effort involving seven fire stations, with dozens of firefighters battling to douse the flames.

Due to the intensity of the flames, the GNFS had to call for support from Weija, Kasoa, Anyaa, Circle, Industrial Area, National Headquarters, and Dansoman.

Burning plastics release dense, black smoke containing harmful toxins such as dioxins and furans, necessitating specialised protective equipment and breathing apparatus for the firefighting teams.

Firefighting efforts are currently focused on preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent structures and minimising environmental impact.

Industrial fires involving plastics typically burn hotter and faster than those involving wood or paper, requiring large volumes of water and foam concentrate.

Many officers are currently at the scene, working under extremely dangerous conditions to extinguish the blaze.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid the Weija Junction area to allow emergency services unhindered access to the factory site.

Further updates on the cause of the fire, any potential injuries, and the extent of the damage are expected as the GNFS gains control of the situation.

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The collaboration reinforces Ghana’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).

According to Lawyer Nana Yaa Owusu Aduome, a trustee of Sanitopia CIC, the partnership goes beyond infrastructure and focuses on empowering children and communities with safe, clean learning environments.

“This initiative is about giving our children the safe, clean environment they need to learn, grow, and thrive without fear of disease or discomfort,” she said.

She stressed that access to modern sanitation is a matter of dignity, especially for young girls, and plays a crucial role in keeping children in school.

“No child should have to choose between education and dignity. By joining hands with the Ghana Library Board, we are not just building toilets; we are building the future of Ghana,” she added.

At the launch event, Director-General of the Ghana Library Authority, Mr. Alhassan Ziblim Betintiche, described libraries as “living community hubs” that must offer more than books by providing safe and healthy spaces for learning.

“Access to information, literacy, and a conducive learning environment are fundamental rights every Ghanaian deserves,” he said.

Mr. Betintiche highlighted several initiatives by the Authority to expand learning opportunities nationwide, including:
• The Ghana Library App, a zero-rated platform accessible on MTN and Telecel, offering free e-books and learning materials.
• An expanded network of 139 public libraries across the country.
• Extended opening hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in selected libraries to support learners and families.

“We are deeply grateful to Sanitopia CIC for this partnership, which aligns with our vision to build libraries that not only promote literacy but also safeguard health and dignity,” he noted.

Chairman and President of Sanitopia CIC, Mr. Richard Kojo Acheampong, Esq., described the partnership as a “historic step” toward addressing sanitation challenges in educational environments across the country.

Under the agreement, Sanitopia CIC will construct 150 sanitation units for existing public libraries and an additional 150 facilities for new libraries, forming part of a broader plan to build 2,000 toilets nationwide within five years.

“This project is not merely about infrastructure, it’s about health, dignity, and education,” Mr. Acheampong said.

He explained that improved sanitation contributes to several SDGs, including:
• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Preventing diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhoea.
• SDG 5 (Gender Equality): Offering safe and private sanitation facilities for women and girls.

Sanitopia CIC also aims to:
• Build community-centered sanitation systems that are safe, sustainable, and affordable.
• Convert waste into biogas and fertilizer to promote environmental and economic benefits.
• Train schools and communities to maintain the facilities effectively.

Organizers emphasized the critical link between education and sanitation, noting that no learning environment can thrive without proper hygiene.

“Knowledge is power,” Sanitopia CIC stated, “but it cannot flourish if children are falling ill from preventable diseases caused by poor sanitation. Health and learning must go hand in hand.”

Once completed, the 157 facilities will serve as a national symbol of Ghana’s progress toward a cleaner, healthier, and more inclusive society.

The project also prioritizes maintenance and hygiene education to ensure that communities sustain the facilities responsibly.

“Sanitation is not just about construction, it’s about maintenance, responsibility, and behaviour change. We must educate as we build,” said Nana Yaa Owusu Aduome.

Mr. Acheampong expressed appreciation to the Ghana Library Board, Khoshakis Ltd, Guarding Professionals Ltd, and the trustees of Sanitopia CIC for their roles in the partnership.

He urged government agencies, corporate bodies, NGOs, and philanthropists in Ghana and abroad to support the mission.

“Great things happen when people come together for a cause greater than themselves,” he said. “Together, we can build a Ghana where every child has access to clean sanitation, where dignity is restored, and where every library becomes a beacon of health and knowledge.”

Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to promoting literacy, protecting public health, and fostering community development through collaboration and innovation.

To support or donate to the initiative, visit Sanitopia CIC’s official platform.

For the first time in our school’s history, Amaniampong SHS has reached the semifinals of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) — a remarkable achievement for both the school and the Mampong municipality.

Back in our days, our strengths were in the arts, debates, music, and culture. Science and Maths competitions were not our strong area, and we had never even made it past the preliminaries. But under the visionary leadership of our now headmistress — who was my housemistress back then — the school has turned a new page.

Watching our students advance from the prelims to the semifinals filled me with pride. Though they didn’t make the finals, their journey is a symbol of transformation and possibility.

I noticed the boys displayed great brilliance but seemed to lack confidence. That is where we, the old students, must step in — to encourage, mentor, and remind them that Amaniampong is as capable as any Category A school. I also hope our girls will be encouraged to take part in future competitions, because their brilliance deserves that same spotlight.

Next year, I’ll be there in person to cheer them on. This is only the beginning of a new era for Amaniampong.

I was Lordina Konadu Yiadom back in school — now known in media and radio circles as AbenaKay Yiadom — still carrying the pride of Amaniampong wherever I go.

The writer, Lordina Konadu Yiadom, is a member of the Class of 2014, Asenso House at Amaniampong SHS

One story in particular, 70-year-old Prince Anthony Opoku Acheampong, who died in his car after 7 hospitals turned him away over claims that there were no beds, captured national attention.

Many citizens were irate that, in the midst of this, the newly constructed University of Ghana Medical Centre still stood empty and unused.

There were protests and demonstrations over the non-operation of the hospital. The government had to act quickly; there was a need to find a capable leader to operationalise the hospital. One name that quietly emerged behind the scenes, Dr Darius Kofi Osei, a medical doctor and hospital manager known more for results than for rhetoric.

He had established a track record as an astute hospital manager. At Kwahu Government Hospital in Atibie, where he had his first post as a medical doctor, he rose to become Medical Superintendent at a young age and turned a struggling rural facility into one of the most efficient hospitals in the Eastern Region.

Before his tenure, the hospital had become notorious for high maternal mortality, low attendance, poor staff morale, bushy surroundings and generally poor public perception. Many doctors did not want to be posted there.

Through his leadership, the facility turned around and was awarded the best hospital in the Eastern Region. Many leading hospitals such as Korle Bu, Komfo Anokye, and Trust Hospital came for study tours to observe the transformation that had taken place.

After his resounding success at Atibie, he was posted to Interbeton, officially known as the Central Regional Hospital, at Cape Coast. Again, he went to work and leveraged management principles, a knack for data analysis and systems thinking, and built the hospital into a top-notch institution that raised both service quality and staff morale. Perhaps, what had become his most remarkable accomplishment at the time was the hiving off, restructuring and rebranding of the SSNIT Hospital to Trust Hospitals. 

In July 2006, Dr. Osei was appointed General Manager of the medical arm of SSNIT to take over leadership of the SSNIT Hospital. He met an institution that was in disarray, struggling financially and constantly seeking support from the mother organization.

He professionalized operations, improved governance structures, modernized management systems, and turned around the financial position of the hospital that it became independent of SSNIT.

He presented a new business plan that led to the rebranding of the hospital and the eventual establishment of satellite clinics in various locations under the Trust Clinic brand. By the end of his tenure, he had successfully positioned the hospital as one of the most respected private healthcare providers in the country.

It was this achiever who was appointed as the founding CEO to operationalize the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC).  When he took office as Interim CEO in July 2018, the facility had no operational budget. Not a cedi had been allocated to start operations.

The government, straining under immense political pressure, had put him at the helm with no budget, no staff, no equipment, just empty buildings. But within months, systems began to take shape. Recruitment was done transparently, departments were structured, and governance frameworks were built from the ground up.

Under Dr. Osei’s leadership, UGMC became a hub of medical excellence, blending clinical care, training, and research. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the hospital played a crucial national role as a treatment and research center. Its “Covid Connect” telemedicine platform allowed patients to consult doctors remotely, demonstrating how technology and preparedness can save lives.

This amazing story of a lifetime of achievement, leadership and transformation has been documented in his upcoming memoir of the title Not Easily Beaten. In it, Dr. Osei describes the exciting highs and lows of his life and the remarkable impact he has had on the institutions he has led. He details the processes and approaches he used in leading and transforming some of Ghana’s leading medical institutions.

“Leadership,” he writes, “is not about comfort. It is about staying calm in the storm and finding solutions when others see impossibilities.” It’s a book not only for medical doctors or hospital managers, but for every person who desires a life of leadership, impact or transformation. Its lessons will spur you on to dream and design a compelling future for yourself. No challenge is too great, and no system too broken to be rebuilt.

Source: Kelvin Gyimah

The meeting, according to a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Fatimatu Abubakar, was aimed at fostering unity and camaraderie among the aspirants ahead of the presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, and to emphasise the importance of party cohesion for the 2028 general elections.

In his remarks, the former President expressed gratitude to the aspirants for their participation and commended their dedication to the party’s progress.

He encouraged them to conduct their campaigns in a respectful, issue-based manner that promotes unity rather than division.

Mr. Akufo-Addo stressed that his primary focus remains on ensuring a united NPP and a credible primary process that will strengthen the party’s readiness for the 2028 polls.

All five aspirants, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ken Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, pledged to maintain a healthy and competitive campaign atmosphere and to support the eventual winner.

The meeting was also attended by senior party figures, including Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, Danquah Smith Buttey, Justin Kodua Frimpong, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and Akosua Frema Osei-Opare.

Source: AdomOnline

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According to him, education remains the surest path to meeting Ghana’s rapidly changing socio-economic needs, adding that teachers deserve more recognition and resources to effectively shape the next generation.

Mr. Boam, who has long championed quality education with a special focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), made the remarks during the 2025 Pru East Education Awards held at the Yeji AstroTurf.

The ceremony, the first of its kind in the district, brought together teachers, students, and community leaders, including the District Education Director, Sylvester Tabiasi-Naa, the Pru East DCE, Abdul Nassir Dauda, traditional leaders such as Nana Siahene Mpre Kukuji, and several queen mothers.

The event was filled with excitement as the MP honoured seven dedicated education workers for their outstanding performance and contribution to teaching and learning in the district.

The awardees received a range of prizes, including a brand-new motorbike, a modern refrigerator, four smart TVs, and two bicycles as tokens of appreciation.

The Overall Best Teacher award went to Mohammed Sina of Yeji Senior High School. O

ther recipients included Madam Hidaya Zakari (Nurul Islam Primary School), Charles Ampong (Yeji Presby Primary School), Tsamenyi Wisdom (Accra Town D/A Primary School), Madam Kpodo Rita (Sawaaba D/A JHS), Yussif Gyempeh and Kamal Mohammed (both from the Pru East District Education Office).

In his address, the MP reaffirmed his commitment to improving education in the constituency, noting that his scholarship policy for both teachers and students, which has already supported 20 individuals to further their studies, will be expanded.

He also called for improved educational infrastructure across the district and urged teachers to continue finding innovative ways to inspire and nurture their pupils.

The award recipients expressed their deep appreciation to the MP for recognizing their work and pledged to continue giving their best in service to the nation.

Traditional leaders in attendance also lauded the initiative, describing it as a motivation that could help transform Pru East into a hub of academic excellence.

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Speaking to party delegates in his constituency on Monday, Mr. Tobbin urged members to make a wise choice in the upcoming elections and to rally behind a candidate whose leadership reflects compassion and service, a reference to Dr. Acheampong.

During the gathering, the MP introduced a new slogan, “Sei Kutuu, Sei Bryan,” inspired by a popular chant in Kumasi and the Ashanti Region, encouraging delegates to spread Dr. Acheampong’s message of hope, renewal, and victory throughout the constituency.

“The man you see here today has done so much for me and this constituency — and I know we are not alone,” Hon. Tobbin said to loud applause. “You remember the rice we distributed during the Sallah celebrations this year? It was from this man,” he revealed, gesturing towards Dr. Acheampong.

He added that many other constituencies had also benefited from the aspirant’s generosity.

“If I were to list all the ways he has guided me as a first-time MP and the support he’s extended, we’d be here all night,” Hon. Tobbin remarked with gratitude.

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Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV, Dr. Kissi compared Dr. Bawumia to the biblical Jonah, who had to be thrown overboard to save a sinking ship.

“It is not just about one individual. When it happened that Jonah had to be removed from the ship to save the ship, it happened, and it gets to a point in time when you need to remove any Jonah who is sinking the ship,” he explained.

Responding to suggestions that NPP delegates in the Greater Accra Region have already thrown their support behind Dr. Bawumia instead of Bryan Acheampong, he argued that the former’s performance in the previous primaries and general election indicates a loss of confidence among party members in the region.

“I didn’t really want to go there, but in the last primaries, he underperformed in Greater Accra, and in Greater Accra, we won only two in the presidency out of the 34.

“Greater Accra is not very responsive to him like they are responding to Dr. Bryan Acheampong, and that one is not me; it’s the euphoria I am accessing from behind,” he said.

Dr. Adomako Kissi added that the NPP’s poor performance in the last presidential election should serve as a wake-up call for a leadership change, drawing a comparison to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which replaced Haruna Iddrisu with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minority Leader.

“The party deficit requires that we make a radical change, and it is not about the individuals. Let me commend the NDC—when they realised they had to remove Haruna Iddrisu to win the Central Region, they did it. Haruna Iddrisu is a colossal figure. The NDC moved him from Parliament as a leader so that they could win the Central Region,” he said.

Source: Adomonline

The ceremony is expected to draw thousands of mourners, including family, friends, industry colleagues, and fans from across the country and beyond, as they come together to celebrate the life and legacy of the legendary performer.

Daddy Lumba passed away on 26 July at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, a loss that sent shockwaves across the nation and beyond.

Since his passing, tributes have poured in from musicians, political leaders, and fans, all celebrating his immense contribution to Ghanaian music and culture.

Born on 29 September 1964, Daddy Lumba rose to fame in the 1980s and went on to become one of the most influential figures in highlife.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, he released over 30 albums and produced enduring classics such as Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, Yentie Obiaa and Playboy.

His artistry, marked by wit, soul, and incisive social commentary, earned him a cherished place in the hearts of Ghanaians. His breakthrough came with the Lumba Brothers, a collaboration with Nana Acheampong, before embarking on a hugely successful solo career.

Widely decorated with awards and accolades, Daddy Lumba inspired generations of musicians and cemented his legacy as one of Ghana’s greatest musical icons.

Source : Adomonline 

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Dr. Acheampong’s campaign seeks to restore confidence within the party by promoting inclusivity, strengthening internal structures, and prioritizing results over rhetoric.

He maintains that the NPP requires a bold, unifying, and results-oriented leader capable of rebuilding confidence, energizing the base, and leading the party to victory in 2028.

During the Greater Accra leg of his tour, Dr. Acheampong will meet delegates and stakeholders in constituencies such as Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, Amasaman, Ablekuma West, Odododiodioo, Madina, Dome-Kwabenya, Ashaiman, Weija-Gbawe, Tema West, and several others.

The Bryan Acheampong for President campaign team says its focus remains on rebuilding the NPP from the ground up—uniting its base, rewarding loyalty, and delivering power that truly works for the people.

Source: Opeimu Woyome, Campaign Communications Team Member

Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM, Mr. Dankwah attributed Bawumia’s dominance to two major factors: his long presence in NPP politics and the conservative nature of the party’s delegates.

“I will pin this down to two factors,” Dankwah said. “One, Bawumia has been the face of NPP since 2008. He’s been on every election ticket since then. So he is a familiar face for many people. That makes it easier for him to be organised and more likely for people to want him back on the ticket.”

According to the Global InfoAnalytics poll, Bawumia leads the NPP presidential race with 57% support among general voters, compared to 29% for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong. Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum follows with 6%, Food and Agriculture Minister Dr. Bryan Acheampong has 5%, and Kwabena Agyapong polls at 3%.

Dankwah explained that age and tradition also shape how NPP delegates make political decisions.

“The NPP delegates are conservatives. They are much older people, and the older you are, the less vibrant and dynamic and change-oriented you tend to be,” he noted. “These people want to go with what they know, and they kind of dominate the NPP.”

Among party delegates, the poll shows Bawumia leading with 47%, while Agyapong trails at 17%, and 27% remain undecided.

Dankwah said the undecided bloc presents Agyapong’s best chance to close the gap, but only if he can alter the current narrative.

“If Kennedy wants to make an impact, he has to drive home a message that challenges this status quo and changes the mindset of these voters,” he advised.

In battleground regions such as Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Bawumia maintains a commanding lead with 57% of the vote compared to Agyapong’s 32%.

In a potential runoff scenario, the gap widens further, with Bawumia projected to win 62% to Agyapong’s 38%.

Source: Adomonline

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Many would have expected Kennedy Agyapong to register a commanding support in the Central Region, but the latest survey, released on Monday, September 29, showed the former Vice President is still the overwhelming favourite of NPP delegates in three strong regions, considered as swing regions.

According to the survey, in the swing regions, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions, Dr. Bawumia leads with 57% strong support, which continues the GIA’s previous surveys.

Kennedy Agyapong follows with a combined 32% support in these regions, while Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum follows with 4%.

Dr Bryan Acheampong had 4% and Kwabena Agyapong had 3%.

In the national tracking poll, results show a majority of 57% of Ghanaians prefer Dr. Bawumia to lead the NPP in 2028, while 29% prefer Kennedy Agyapong.

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Dr. Bryan Acheampong follow with 6% and 5%, respectively, while Kwabena Agyapong completes the list with 3%.

However, among NPP delegates surveyed, results show that Dr Bawumia has maintained his lead over his closest challenger with 47%, while Mr Kennedy Agyapong is second with 17% and Dr Bryan Acheampong is at 3%.

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Kwabena Agyapong are favoured by 1% of NPP delegates, with 4% of the delegates declining to disclose their choices, while 27% said they were undecided.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Aidoo stated that the initiative was entirely his creation, describing the vision as coming to him “like a dream.”

He emphasised that Acheampong opposed the policy from the outset.

“I am pained because he opposed the initiative from the very beginning. What people forget is that I have been a Minister before, and as a chief executive you fall under a sector minister. In this case, he wasn’t interested in the initiative and even dismissed it,” Aidoo said.

The former COCOBOD boss explained that he consulted experts, including Prof. Baah Boateng of the University of Ghana, to develop the model.

Despite not being a finance professional, Aidoo said his idea took shape through rigorous discussions with economists and stakeholders.

“They were surprised that as a geographer I could conceive such a financial model. But the idea came to me like a vision, just like all great models. It was not as simple as people talk about. I presented it to many stakeholders, and they all know the design came from me,” he added.

Aidoo insisted the initiative was carefully crafted to stabilise the cedi and reduce Ghana’s dependence on syndicated offshore loans. Ahead of the 2024 elections, he said he actively engaged cocoa farmers, explaining how the model would save the country significant sums of money.

He accused Acheampong of attempting to take credit for a policy he “vehemently opposed” and called on political actors to acknowledge the true origins of the cocoa financing reform.

Source: Gertrude Otchere

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From sharp vocal interjections to rhythmic chants that elevate live performances, his presence has become synonymous with unforgettable concert moments.

Before the spotlight, Ogee honed his craft at school events, parties, and local shows. What started as a hobby soon transformed into an art form.

With the microphone as his magic wand, he learned to ignite crowds, laying the foundation for what is now a groundbreaking career that has inspired a new wave of MCs across Ghana.

Pioneer of the MC/Hypeman Movement

OgeeTheMC didn’t just follow a trend—he created one. In the early 2010s, the concept of a hypeman in Ghana’s music space was almost non-existent.

Artistes often performed alone, and the idea of sharing the stage with an MC was met with skepticism. But Ogee envisioned the MC as more than an accessory—he saw the role as an amplifier of energy and a bridge between artistes and their audience.

“I started something that didn’t exist here,” he recalled in a recent interview. “People mocked it at first, but I knew what I was building.”

His vision gained recognition when Tiwa Savage performed with her own hypeman at Ghana Meets Naija, validating the concept he pioneered. Today, the role of the MC is a staple in the industry, with Ogee regarded as one of its biggest inspirations.

Discovering Ebony Reigns

A defining chapter in Ogee’s journey was his encounter with the late Ebony Reigns. Their first meeting was magnetic. At a club event hosted by VIP, Ogee noticed a young woman with undeniable charisma.

“It felt like someone I already knew,” he said.

He believed in her talent before the world did, mentoring her in her early steps. When Ebony sent him her first songs, Ogee instantly recognised her raw power and potential. His faith in her artistry never wavered, marking the beginning of her iconic journey.

The Stonebwoy Synergy

Perhaps his most celebrated partnership is with Afro-dancehall giant Stonebwoy. Together, they have formed one of the most dynamic duos in African music. From the streets of Ashaiman to international stages like London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Afro Nation, Reggae Geel, and Electric Brixton, Ogee has added a distinct edge to Stonebwoy’s performances. Their chemistry is electric—a living testament to how the right voice can magnify greatness.

The Poetic Prelude

At the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), OgeeTheMC delivered a show-stopping moment. Dressed in black, he stepped on stage alone and recited a spoken-word prelude before Stonebwoy’s performance.

His words, poetic and powerful, honoured Stonebwoy’s decade-long journey. The seamless transition from his recital to Stonebwoy’s live performance wasn’t just hype—it was pure art, leaving the audience in awe.

The Torcher EP Intro

Ogee also left his lyrical imprint on Stonebwoy’s Torcher EP, delivering the intro that set the tone for the project. His spoken-word artistry added depth and storytelling to the sound, earning him a spot on Apple Music’s Top 20 chart—the first Ghanaian MC to achieve such a milestone.

Beyond the Spotlight

OgeeTheMC is not only shaping performances but also advocating structural change. He has called for major entertainment events to move beyond Accra, arguing that decentralisation will uncover talent across the regions and give artistes nationwide visibility.

He is also preparing to launch The MCs Workshop, a platform to train and empower young talents with the skills needed to thrive as professional MCs and hypemen.

A Voice for the Culture

Today, OgeeTheMC stands as the voice that helped redefine Ghanaian entertainment. He didn’t just find his voice—he gave one to the culture, transforming the role of the MC from background hype to an art form of its own.

Source: Fiifi Adinkra

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The study, led by Dr. Evans Duah, projects that Agyapong could secure between 41% and 52% of delegate support, depending on turnout and undecided voters. In contrast, Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is estimated to receive 31% to 39%.

The survey, conducted from August 15 to 31, 2025, sampled 20,356 delegates—around 10% of the total 203,562 registered delegates. Using proportional extrapolation, researchers suggest Agyapong could receive up to 104,807 votes nationwide in a best-case scenario.

Regional analysis showed Agyapong performing strongly in the Central, Greater Accra, Volta, and Ashanti regions, while Dr. Bawumia maintains dominance in the Northern, North East, and Upper West regions. Dr. Bryan Acheampong secured 9–11% nationally, primarily from the Eastern Region, with Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong trailing marginally.

“South accounts for more than 40% of the delegates, which gives Kennedy Agyapong a decisive structural advantage,” Dr. Duah explained.

The researchers cautioned that the findings are “indicative, not predictive,” noting a 25% non-response rate and the potential for shifts in delegate sentiment in the coming weeks.

“Our analysis shows Kennedy Agyapong leading across all scenarios, but the final outcome will depend on campaign dynamics and late-breaking alignments,” Dr. Duah added.

Source: Ernest Arhinful

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Addressing thousands of NPP supporters in Accra after submitting his nomination forms, the former Vice President acknowledged attacks from the opposition, as well as recently from some members of his own party.

However, he drew inspiration from one of the iconic founding fathers of the NPP, Kofi Abrefa Busia.

“Fellow Kukrudites, in the words of Kofi Abrefa Busia, the qualification to be a success in Ghanaian politics includes ‘a large capacity to stomach all sorts of attacks,’” Dr. Bawumia said.

“I am not oblivious to the fact that the NDC, and lately elements within our own family, subject me to daily attacks. I expect there will be more attacks in the coming months and years. But if I have learnt anything from our history, it is that a man must be formidable so that no matter the adversity, he stands tall, focused, and resolute.”

The 2024 NPP presidential candidate added that he remains unshaken because he has already faced the worst of the attacks and has been vindicated over time.

“All that can be hurled at me, I have already endured. As the days go by, time has shown great vindication,” he said.

“The Bank of Ghana, the IMF, and even NDC kingpins are now admitting on many matters that Bawumia was right. What more can they say of me now?”

He concluded: “In our history, when all has been said of a candidate and yet he remains standing, victory is the logical next step that awaits him.”

Source: Ernest Arhinful

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His comments follow backlash over a viral video suggesting he blamed fellow aspirant, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the Mamprusi–Kusasi conflict in the north. Dr. Acheampong’s campaign team dismissed the footage as “mischievously pieced together and venomously captioned.”

In a statement on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the Abetifi MP acknowledged the smear campaign against him but insisted he remains resolute.

“Yes, I have come under a barrage of attacks. Falsehoods have been spread about me. Fake materials have been shared to question my character. But through it all, I remain focused, not on retaliation, but on restoration,” he said.

Dr. Acheampong stressed that the flagbearer race must be anchored on ideas and vision, not insults. He also appealed to his supporters to remain disciplined and avoid personal attacks.

“I respectfully call on all who support me to refrain from intemperate language, personal attacks, and the circulation of false materials. Let us not mirror the tactics we seek to rise above,” he urged.

He further emphasized that his campaign is not just about winning but about uniting the party.

“We are building something far greater than a campaign. We are building a movement to unite and rebuild our beloved New Patriotic Party. Let our words heal, not harm. Let our actions inspire, not inflame. Let our conduct reflect the future we are determined to lead,” he added.

Source: AdomOnline

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On Monday, 25 August, the family paid a courtesy call on Chief of Staff Julius Debrah at the Jubilee House to observe traditional protocol and formally communicate the news.

The meeting also opened discussions on funeral arrangements and possible state support to honour the late music icon.

Daddy Lumba passed away on 26 July at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, a loss that sent shockwaves across the nation and beyond.

Since his passing, tributes have poured in from musicians, political leaders, and fans, all celebrating his immense contribution to Ghanaian music and culture.

Born on 29 September 1964, Daddy Lumba rose to fame in the 1980s and went on to become one of the most influential figures in highlife. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he released over 30 albums and produced enduring classics such as Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, Yentie Obiaa and Playboy.

His artistry, marked by wit, soul, and incisive social commentary, earned him a cherished place in the hearts of Ghanaians. His breakthrough came with the Lumba Brothers, a collaboration with Nana Acheampong, before embarking on a hugely successful solo career.

Widely decorated with awards and accolades, Daddy Lumba inspired generations of musicians and cemented his legacy as one of Ghana’s greatest musical icons.

Source: MyJoyOnline

In a statement released on Sunday, the team described the footage as a “deliberately doctored” clip that misrepresented Dr. Acheampong’s actual comments.

According to the clarification, Dr. Acheampong had referred to Dr. Bawumia as a “victim of circumstance” rather than attributing any responsibility for division to him. The campaign stressed that Dr. Acheampong holds great respect for Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and contributions to peacebuilding.

The statement further explained that tribal tensions were politically weaponised by opponents during the 2024 elections to weaken the NPP in certain regions and warned that the party must address such divisions with unity to regain lost ground.

“Dr. Acheampong’s message is not about sowing division. It is about uniting the NPP behind a winning candidate and strategy. His campaign is built on principles of unity, openness, and results,” the statement noted.

The team urged party supporters and the general public to disregard misleading edits and to review the full recording of Dr. Acheampong’s remarks before forming judgments.

Below is the statement:

Source: Adomonline

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According to him, he expected the 2024 New Patriotic Party(NPP) Presidential Candidate to resign from the party as a result of the setbacks suffered.

However, speaking on Prime Morning on Joy Prime following the latest Global Info Analytics poll, which shows Dr. Bawumia commanding 52 per cent support in the 2026 NPP presidential primaries, Dr. Asah-Asante said his qualities remain undeniable despite political attacks.

“I have no doubt in my mind that he is a great leader. People say all manner of negative things about him because of politics, but I beg to differ. He is solid and knows his stuff,” he stated.

Dr. Asah-Asante explained that Bawumia’s early record as head of the Economic Management Team won him public praise in the first term of the Akufo-Addo government.

However, he noted that in the second term, when the economy faltered, the burdens of government weighed heavily on him, particularly because of his prominent role.

“He was caught in a certain quagmire within Akufo-Addo’s administration. He lacked the courage to step out, so the burdens of government continued to rub off him simply because of the position he held. In the first tenure, he worked well and took the credit, but in the second there was a dip, a serious one. I was expecting him to resign,” he said.

Despite this, Dr. Asah-Asante maintained that the Vice President is “a fine gentleman” and has what it takes to lead the NPP, though the economic downturn remains a blot on his political record.

The survey shows Dr. Bawumia commanding 52% support among NPP delegates ahead of the party’s presidential primaries, giving him a decisive edge over his rivals.

His closest challenger, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, trails far behind with 17%. Other aspirants fared poorly, with Dr. Bryan Acheampong polling 3%, former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum 1%, and former General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong, Boakye Agyarko, and Addai Nimo each recording less than 1%.

Source: Adomonline.com

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The exercise, aimed at improving service delivery, will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Greater Accra Region and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Tema Region.

In the Greater Accra Region, the affected areas include Gbawe Gonse, Joma Agbozome, Shiabu, Gbegbeyise Beach Road, Sowutuom, Israel, Race Course, Akropong Larteh, Abiriw, Akwuapem, Mampong, Adukrom, Amanokrom, Obosomase, Awukugua, Benkum, and surrounding communities.

For customers in the Tema Region, the maintenance will affect Dawhenya, Abbekope, Kpong, Nuaso, Kpongunor, Odumase, Kojonya, Atua, Sawer, Somanya, Dawa, Sege, Korluedor, Addo Kope, Big Ada, Ada Foah, Inglisi, Totope, Azizanya, Treasure Island, Aqua Safari, and their environs.

ECG has apologised to customers in the affected areas for any inconvenience the exercise may cause and urged them to make necessary arrangements.

Source: Graphic.com.gh

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While going through departure formalities, my attention was drawn to the fact that there were hundreds of people lined up to go through the process.

My observation led to the realisation that the majority of them were from East and Southern Africa.

As we went through the embarkation processes, I wondered what could have possibly brought over two hundred East and Central African citizens to Accra at once.

At a point when we were all done with check-in and were at the departure gate, I engaged one of them, who was seated together with his wife.

Apparently, that whole batch of almost three hundred travellers had come in mainly from Zimbabwe, with others from Tanzania and South Africa.

There was another batch of mainly Nigerians and Cameroonians who were being processed at another part of the lounge.

They had all come to Ghana to attend the ‘Give Thyself Wholly Conference 2025.’

This was an annual conference organized by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills and the United Denominations originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC).

The programme held at the Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training College, was an international training conference for pastors, ministers and church workers.

From my engagement with the couple, who I later learned were ministers from the Harvesters International Church in Harare, the conference had thousands of participants.

Over the four-day period in Accra and Mampong, they had also gotten to know and experience a bit about Ghana.

Well, after a while, our flight time was due, and we boarded our planes. For those two hundred or so that boarded with me on that Kenyan Airways flight, we got to the Jomo International Airport, only for me to learn in shock that just three of us had Nairobi as our destination.

All the rest were Zimbabweans who were only transiting as they continued back home.

On my way from the airport to the hotel, my mind kept going back to the many other church conferences that are held in Ghana.

These include the Greater Works Conference held last week by the International Central Gospel Church at Christ Temple East in Accra with thousands in attendance, some of whom flew in from outside the country.

I also wondered about the Global Ministers and Wives Conference held by my church (The Church of Pentecost) in January of each year with participants from several countries, the Impact Convention by the Christian Action Faith Ministries each November/December.

Interestingly, these activities are all annual programmes that bring into the country several thousands of foreign visitors.

Further pondering on all of these, I kept imagining the impact of all these conferences by the various churches on the potential growth of the tourism industry of our country, if managed very well.

I believe that it is about time that the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), as well as their parent ministry (Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts) seriously engaged these churches to exploit ways by which some of their activities, such as those mentioned above, will be made to deliberately impact the growth of the tourism sector of our economy.

I notice while in Nairobi that everything is either directly or indirectly linked to the tourism sector of Kenya.

The tourism sector holds the key to the future growth of our nation’s economy, and we cannot continue to pay lip service to it. It is about time we take the bull by its horn and cause the growth factor to trigger same.

May God continue to bless our homeland, Ghana, and make it great and strong!

Source: Engr. Eric Atta-Sonno

Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, influenced by the pressure of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), have accelerated a strategy that began under their predecessor as owner, Roman Abramovich.

In this case, Broja’s departure to Burnley is worth up to £20m if all add-ons are met, taking the potential total banked from academy player sales this summer to £41.2m.

Defender Bashir Humphreys also moved to Turf Moor for £14.7m, while Ishe Samuels-Smith moved to Strasbourg for £6.5m this summer.

Further sales are possible, with forward Tyrique George and England international Trevoh Chalobah not ruled out. Josh Acheampong has also attracted interest from Bournemouth but is considered not for sale unless a substantial offer is made.

The £41.2m slice of incoming funds is part of the £225.5m raised from player sales this summer alone.

But because academy players count as ‘pure profit’ in the club’s accounts, their departures have provided Chelsea with greater financial flexibility – helping fund £250m in new signings, with transfer fees amortised over the five-year span of long-term contracts.

Interestingly, Burnley have contributed over £55m to Chelsea through player purchases this summer, also signing midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu for a fee believed to be over £20m, despite being officially undisclosed.

Sales of Noni Madueke, Djordje Petrovic, and others have boosted Chelsea’s bottom line, with the club set to surpass £300m on incomings this summer.

The club are in talks to sign Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, while RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons remains a target ahead of the transfer deadline on 1 September.

What about the money from Mount and Gallagher?

Like all clubs, Chelsea are subject to a three-year monitoring period under Premier League and UEFA financial regulations. Conveniently for the current ownership, that period now fully covers the era under the US-led consortium.

Key sales of academy graduates: including Mason Mount (£55m to Manchester United), Ian Maatsen (£37.5m to Aston Villa), Conor Gallagher (£34m to Atletico Madrid), and Lewis Hall (£28m to Newcastle) have been crucial to Chelsea’s compliance with financial rules.

In total, the club has generated £251.2m from academy player sales over the past three seasons – a sum that, under PSR accounting, offsets as much as £1.25bn in spending on new signings.

However, even that has not been enough to keep Chelsea compliant with the rules without the sale of two hotels and the women’s team to a parent company for a combined £276.6m.

They were moves which satisfied the Premier League but were rejected by Uefa’s stricter financial rules.

As a result, Chelsea were fined £26.7m by Europe’s football governing body, a penalty that could rise to £51.2m if the club fails to align with its regulations in the coming seasons.

Even before the Boehly-Clearlake takeover in 2022, Chelsea had English football’s most profitable academy, with sales of players like Tammy Abraham, Marc Guehi, Fikayo Tomori, and Tino Livramento generating £163.5m between 2017 and 2022.

That revenue helped lay the groundwork for several record-breaking transfer windows under the new ownership.

Do Chelsea respect their academy enough?

Chelsea’s academy has undergone leadership changes in the past year, with Joe Shields and Glenn van der Kraan taking charge, while Jack Francis remains a key figure from the previous regime.

Although the departure of popular former leaders Neil Bath and Jim Fraser risked unsettling the academy, insiders say the new team has integrated smoothly into a structure already thriving at that level.

Meanwhile, head coach Enzo Maresca gave debuts to eight academy players last season but was no doubt influenced by Chelsea’s participation in the Conference League, a competition that saw them face a much lower level of opposition.

A more accurate measure of academy success is Premier League minutes played, where Levi Colwill, Reece James, and Chalobah remain flag bearers for the coaching staff at Cobham.

They were joined by Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong, both promoted to the first-team squad on a full-time basis.

All in all, Chelsea gave minutes to Colwill (3,149), James (1,063), Chalobah (911), George (178), Acheampong (169), Shim Mheuka (1), which totals 5,471 minutes played by academy players in the league last season.

Compared to their ‘big six’ rivals, that’s more than Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal, although the latter impacted by a serious injury to Bukayo Saka.

However, Manchester United and Liverpool provided more minutes to homegrown players or those at the club before their 21st birthday, per Uefa’s definition, which includes United’s Amad Diallo and Garnacho.

Image source: Getty Images

Image caption: Josh Acheampong, now 19, first joined Chelsea at under-eight level

At the start of the current ownership, Chelsea led the big six in academy appearances but have since seen their numbers drop year-on-year to levels closer to their rivals.

Chelsea have faced criticism, including from their own fans, for selling academy talents – especially after the sale of Gallagher to Atletico last summer.

When asked about Gallagher’s departure in August 2024, Maresca said: “This is not Chelsea’s problem, these are the rules.

“All the clubs at this moment are compelled to sell players from the academy because of the rules. It’s all of the Premier League clubs’ problems.”

How does it compare to other clubs?

Chelsea lead the way in terms of player sales having made more than £100m more than any of the other traditional ‘big six’ since July 2022.

Tottenham’s total boosted by selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich for an initial £86.4m in 2023.

• Chelsea – £251.2m in academy sales
• Manchester City – £148.5m
• Tottenham £123m
• Liverpool – £106m
• Arsenal – £97m
• Manchester United – £85.5m

Prior to 2022, Manchester City profited from selling the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho (£25m), Brahim Diaz (£15m), Douglas Luiz, Angus Gunn (£13.5m) and Jadon Sancho (£10m).

The event was a nostalgic reunion that brought together individuals who played significant roles in shaping the company’s history and its current enviable performance and growth in the media industry in Ghana.

The company, which started with Joy FM, now boasts of six FM stations, three television stations, and two online portals.

The meeting was held in the serene beach environment of the Best Western Plus Beach Hotel at Teshie Nungua.

Mr Kwasi Twum, in simple black trousers and a customised Multimedia long-sleeved white shirt, was warmly welcomed by the individuals gathered.

In his opening remarks, he expressed gratitude to the former employees for their contributions to the company’s growth and success. “This year, we celebrate not only our 30 years of operation but also the people who gave their best at the time.

The event, which was the first of its kind that the company has organised, was not just a get-together but a celebration of Kwasi Twum’s legacy and gathering of former employees to reminisce about their time at Multimedia Group with the founder.

The event was a historic moment as those workers had not met to fraternise with their Mr Twum in a long time.

Some of the notable among them were Doreen Andoh, the current host of Joy FM’s Midmorning Show, Cosmopolitan Mix, Rev. Azigiza Junior, Kojo Opong Nkrumah, Member of Ofoase Ayirebi constituency, Adwoa Aidoo, Theresa Ayoade, Charles  Mensah, Euginia Takyi Menson, Kofi Owusu, Oswald Mensah, Saforo, Andrews Arkolah, Samuel Tettey Watson, Vincent Lawson, Kingsley Kow Woode, Lawrence Opoku Acheampong, Ivy Heward Mils, Ann Anan, Clemencia Jameh, Gifty Ekyi Quarm, Nii Armah Dagadu, Mawulie Oklu, and Evelyn Owusu Carr.

The CEO, in his opening remarks, expressed gratitude to the former employees for their contributions to the company’s growth and success. “Today, we celebrate not only our 30 years of operation but also the people who have been instrumental in our journey,” he said.

He said he feels blessed that he got a wonderful team to join him in the very early stages of his company, adding that it wouldn’t have been successful without them.

He said his first experience running and managing people was very challenging because he was completely clueless about that.

He disclosed that when he started the company, he saw that he had been surrounded by amazing, complex, crazy, completely clueless young people who caused him sleepless nights and that compelled him to be a teacher, figuring out more workable strategies.

The night provided an opportunity for former employees to share stories about their experiences working at the Multimedia Group.

They recounted memorable moments, challenges they overcame, and the lessons learned during their tenure.

Mr Kwasi Twum reaffirmed the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence, emphasising that the Multimedia Group will continue to strive for greatness in its compelling content to serve its audiences in the years ahead. “As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to our mission of informing, entertaining, and educating our audience,” he said.

The event was a testament to the strong bonds formed within the company and the lasting impact of its work. Former employees left with a sense of pride, knowing that their contributions had helped shape the company’s legacy.

As Multimedia Group looks to the future, it does so with a deep appreciation for its past and a renewed commitment to excellence.

When the first  Financial Officer, Maxwell Ansah took his turn, he described Mr Kwasi Twum as Ghana’s Ted Turner.

He said Mr Kwasi Twum is a visionary businessman who can turn the fortunes of small companies.

Source: David Andoh

-Then a horn honked at the gate. My cousins Joe, Anita and I rushed to open it, and there he was. The living legend himself, Daddy Lumba, driving in like a scene straight out of TV. We were beside ourselves with excitement.

That’s how it all began. We were introduced as his younger cousins, tied by our mothers’ roots in the Bretuo-Aduana lineage of Asante Mampong. I must’ve been around 14 or 15 years old, and from then on, I started spending more time with him at home with Gina, at Charles Amoah’s place in Awudome or with Willie Roy in Tema, where demos were always in the works. It was during these moments that I truly fell in love with highlife music and developed an eye for artistry and musicianship.

When computer schools started springing up everywhere, Papa pulled me aside and said, “Nana, I think you should enrol, this is where the world is heading.” The next day, it had been paid for me to start a computer program at Arab Libyan Cultural Centre on the Ring Road. He was always ahead of his time.

During school vacations, I’d help out at his music shop in Okaishie, just opposite the MTTU. Joe and I worked alongside Sister Abena (his wife Akosua Serwaa’s older sister). The shop was like a magnet for underground musicians, some hopeful, some discouraged, but all inspired. Getting through the gate to meet him was a mission in itself, you needed more than luck, you needed Papa’s green light.

That little corner of Dome, introduced me to so many greats like Nana Tuffour, Oheneba Kissi, Afia Ampofoa, KK Kabobo (another proud son of Adansi), Felix Owusu, Dada KD (who often worked with Charles Amoah), Tommy Wiredu, Frank Mensah… Papa adored their talent. There was also our brother Papa Shee, then his dancer, and a quiet, persistent young guy who often waited patiently at the gate with his demo, none other than Ofori Amponsah. That patience paid off with a collaboration album in 1999–2000. I would later manage Ofori for four incredible years.

One random afternoon, we were driving from an interview at Vibe FM, tuned in to Radio Gold (the gold standard back then for authentic Ghanaian music). An ad came on calling for new radio presenters. Papa suddenly turned to me and said, “Nana, this one’s for you, let’s apply.” I jumped at the idea, I’d always dreamed of doing radio. With help from Kwame Farkye at Sunshine Radio, I recorded a demo. Papa himself drove me to Radio Gold to meet Kwaku Boafo-Agyemang, the Programs Manager. And just like that, my media journey began in 1997.

Thank you, Papa, for seeing something in many of us before we even saw it ourselves. For being generous with your time, intentional with your influence, and unapologetic about helping others win. You changed my life and the lives of countless others. You weren’t just a legend on stage, you were magic offstage too.

Sleep well Papa!

Speaking to Channel One News, the leader of the task force, Allan Acheampong, revealed that the team also destroyed and confiscated several water-pumping machines used in the illegal activity.

He explained that the group encountered about eight illegal miners operating in the tributaries of the River Mansi near Dawurapong, but only one suspect was apprehended while the others managed to escape.

Acheampong assured that the team remains committed to protecting water bodies in the area and will continue collaborating with authorities to clamp down on illegal mining activities.

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During the third reading on July 30, First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu objected, arguing that Parliament did not meet the required quorum for passing the bill.

The Tolon MP insisted that the process be suspended until due procedures were followed.

Second Deputy Majority Whip and Bia East MP Richard Acheampong, however, dismissed the Minority’s concerns, describing their position as unjustified.

The disagreement forced the Speaker to adjourn the sitting without a final vote on the Bill.

The proposed legislation seeks to establish a Social Protection Fund to finance emergency responses and sustain key welfare initiatives such as the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), the Ghana School Feeding Programme, Basic Education Capitation Grants, and National Health Insurance exemptions.

Beyond funding, the Bill also aims to provide a strong legal framework to ensure greater fairness and accessibility in the delivery of social services to vulnerable groups across the country.

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The celebrated icon passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 60, after battling health issues in recent years as confirmed by family.

His demise marks the end of a golden chapter in Ghana’s music history.

Born Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, Daddy Lumba was more than just a singer, he was a cultural force, a lyrical genius, and a trailblazer who revolutionised Highlife music and gave it an everlasting modern twist.

Here are 10 interesting things you should know about the iconic Daddy Lumba and the remarkable legacy he leaves behind:

1. Early start in music at just 16

Daddy Lumba’s music journey began in secondary school, where he formed his first band called Lumba Brothers with his friends. He was only 16 years old when he started laying the foundation for what would become an iconic career.

2. Germany was his launchpad

After moving to Germany in 1983, Daddy Lumba teamed up with his friend Ernest Nana Acheampong. Their collaboration produced the first Lumba Brothers album, ‘Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu’ in 1989 — a major success that officially launched his career.

3. Released over 30 albums

Lumba wasn’t just a passing trend — he was a music machine. Over the span of four decades, he released more than 30 albums, each delivering classic hits and unforgettable anthems that resonated across generations.

4. A master of reinvention

Daddy Lumba was known for constantly reinventing his sound. Whether fusing traditional Highlife with modern instruments or exploring controversial themes, he always stayed ahead of the curve, keeping fans hooked with every release.

5. Award-winning career

His musical brilliance earned him numerous accolades, including Ghana Music Awards, National Honours, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. His song ‘Aben Wo Ha’ remains one of the most iconic and controversial Highlife hits of all time.

6. His music spoke boldly and honestly

Lumba was never afraid to speak his mind. His lyrics often explored themes of love, betrayal, social injustice, and personal struggles, delivered with raw honesty and unmatched flair.

7. He inspired generations of musicians

Many of today’s biggest Ghanaian acts  from Kojo Antwi to Kwabena Kwabena cite Daddy Lumba as a major influence. His fearless artistry and unique sound set a new standard in Ghana’s music industry.

8. He survived personal struggles and health battles

Behind the scenes, Lumba endured a series of health challenges that occasionally kept him away from the spotlight. Despite the odds, he always found his way back to the studio and stage, proving his resilience and undying passion for music.

9. Founder of DL Music Production

He wasn’t just a singer; he was also a producer and entrepreneur. Through his label DL Music Production, he supported and mentored other artistes, including the likes of Ofori Amponsah and Great Ampong.

10. His death marks the end of a golden era

The Yentie Obiaa icon’s death is more than just a loss to music; it’s a national heartbreak. Known for his electrifying stage presence, smooth voice, and iconic fashion sense, his absence will leave a deep void in the entertainment industry.

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The iconic highlife musician died in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra aged 60.

Daddy Lumba was receiving medical care at the facility for an undisclosed condition.

Family sources have revealed that he was admitted a few days earlier and died at dawn on Saturday.

In an official statement released through the law firm Baba Jamal & Associates, the family paid tribute to his legacy, describing him as a national treasure and a powerful voice in Ghanaian music.

“Daddy Lumba was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose music touched countless lives.

“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the statement read.

The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, Esq., counsel for the Fosu family.

The family has requested privacy as they mourn their son, adding that funeral details will be communicated in due course.

He is married with children.

His passing marks the end of an era in highlife music, as generations of Ghanaians mourn the loss of one of the country’s most influential and enduring performers.

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Daddy Lumba (born 29 September 1964) was a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and musician, and has about 34 albums to his name. Born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, he is widely regarded as the greatest Ghanaian musician of all time.

Daddy Lumba’s music career started at the age of 16. In JuabJuaben SHS, he formed the Lumba Brothers group with his friends Yaw and Kwabena and his girlfriend, Theresa Abebrese.

After school, with the help of Theresa, Daddy Lumba travelled to Germany to seek greener pastures.

In Germany, he met Ernest Nana Acheampong. Nana had already formed a group called Talking Dreams with a white man.

The only thing Lumba knew at the time was gospel music, and he has credited Nana Acheampong with introducing him to highlife music.

They formed another group called Lumba Brothers, the same name as his first group when he was in Juaben SHS.

The pair planned to release an album in 1986, but due to financial constraints, the album was released in 1989 with the help of Lumba’s wife, Akosua Serwaa, who produced the album. The title of the album is Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu.

Daddy Lumba, in all, has released 33 albums. The albums include critically acclaimed ones such as Aben Wɔha, Awosuɔ, Obi Ate Me So Buɔ, Sika Asɛm and Ebi Se Ɛyɛ Aduro.

In 1999, he won three awards, including Best Album, Artist of the Year and the Most Popular Song of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards. Before the year 2002, Daddy Lumba came out every year with a hit album.

His solo career has not been devoid of controversy; one moment, he would release a gospel album, and the next, he would shock people with his provocative lyrics and music videos

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In a Facebook post shared on 21 July, Dr Acheampong expressed appreciation to attendees for their active participation in the conference and wished them safe travels back home.

“Thanks for the opportunity to interact with you at the conference. It was great to have met many of you,” he stated.

Dr Acheampong also noted the high level of enthusiasm among the delegates, describing it as a sign of the party’s readiness to “reactivate” its political machinery ahead of the next electoral cycle.

“That’s the NPP spirit!!” he wrote.

Drawing on a biblical metaphor to underline his determination, Dr Acheampong added: “I know the road won’t be easy. Indeed, when God wanted to make David king, He didn’t just give him a crown – He gave him Goliath. But the God of David, who happens to be my God, always has a plan.”

The message is seen by many as a clear indication of Dr Acheampong’s intention to position himself as a unifying and spiritually grounded leader capable of steering the NPP into the future.
Reiterating his call for party cohesion, he urged members to prioritise solidarity in the party’s next chapter.

“As always, let’s talk unity. Let’s stay united!”

The NPP National Delegates Conference, held on Saturday, 19 July, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, focused on key aspects of the party’s strategic direction.

Discussions covered constitutional amendments, electoral processes, grassroots mobilisation, governance, and policy reforms, reflecting the NPP’s renewed commitment to internal democracy and organisational growth.

Source: Myjoyonline

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