Author: SAMUEL
General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has kicked off his widely publicized “Thank You” tour in the Eastern Region, acknowledging the massive endorsement that brought the party back to power in the 2024 elections. In a video sighted during the tour, the veteran NDC chairman openly shared some of the strategies he deployed to secure the historic victory over the New Patriotic Party (NPP). “I asked the party to leave the parliamentary campaign exclusively for me,” Asiedu Nketia revealed. “In constituencies where the NDC had performed poorly in the past, I organized my team to…
Former Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has moved to the High Court with an application for judicial review, contesting the legality of her removal from office by President John Dramani Mahama. Through her counsel, Justice Torkornoo argues that the President exceeded his constitutional authority when he issued a removal warrant on September 1, 2025, which stripped her of both the office of Chief Justice and that of a Justice of the Superior Court of Judicature. She maintains that the procedure prescribed under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution—which requires an inquiry by a properly constituted body before…
IMANI Africa’s Franklin Cudjoe has questioned the reasoning behind Asiedu Nketia’s Thank you tour. He is of the view that instead of embarking on this tour, Asiedu Nketia should use the opportunity to visit illegal mining sites. This he believes will be a better venture than the decision to embark on a useless venture. Making this known in a Facebook post he said “Chairman of the NDC party on a ‘thank you tour’? For what? Chairman, instead please tour all the galamsey sites booming with activity and together with the president declare those areas dangerous zones. If you are able…
Former Member of Parliament for Kubungu, Ras Mubarak has questioned the thinking behind the decision of Asiedu Nketia to go on a Thank You tour. National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced a thank you tour across the country. According to reports, his tour will begin in the Eastern Region of Ghana where he will address party faithful and thank Ghanaians for voting the NDC back to power. But Ras Mubarak believes it’s an unnecessary venture as the president has embarked on a similar exercise after he was voted into power. He believes that Asiedu Nketia is…
The Ibrahim Mahama Global Foundation has confirmed plans to enroll Suzzy Pinamang, the senior high school student who survived a shooting incident, in a new school after doctors in London cleared her to continue her education. Pinamang, who underwent eye surgery in June, returned to London between September 10 and 16 for a medical review. Doctors were satisfied with her recovery progress and expressed confidence in the success of the procedure. Grateful for the support she has received, Pinamang said: “This has not been an easy road, but I thank God for life and for the doctors who have given…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana will prioritize a disciplined borrowing approach, focusing exclusively on funding transformative projects with a lasting economic and social impact. This strategic shift follows significant progress in Ghana’s debt sustainability. Speaking during a meeting with the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), H.E. Mr. Abdullah KH ALMUSAIBEEH, in Accra, Dr. Forson emphasized that new borrowing will be directed away from consumption and toward key infrastructure. The Ministry’s focus on sustainable development is underpinned by a notable improvement in Ghana’s public…
Four persons have been critically injured in a serious road crash at Dichemso Plaza in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region, involving a commercial Urvan bus and a school bus. The collision occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, September 17, when the Urvan bus, carrying 15 nursing students, rammed into the stationary school bus. Thankfully, no students were on board the school bus at the time. Eyewitnesses described the impact as severe, leaving four nursing students critically injured. Three of the victims reportedly lost consciousness due to the severity of their injuries and were immediately rushed to the hospital for…
David Kwodwo Prah Afful, the man captured in a viral video threatening to kill President John Dramani Mahama, Members of Parliament, and other government officials if he had access to a gun or cutlass, has been sentenced to seven months in prison. Afful, popularly known on social media as Kwame Nkrumah II, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to charges of threat of death and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. In court, he pleaded with government officials to forgive him for his behaviour. The Ghana Police Service arrested Afful after he…
The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut its benchmark policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5%, citing a steady decline in inflationary pressures. This marks the second major reduction this year, as the central bank moves to stimulate credit growth and support economic recovery, despite concerns over currency stability and the potential impact of proposed utility tariff increases. In July 2025, the rate was reduced by 300 basis points from 28% to 25%, following a marginal hike in March from 27% to 28%. The rate was held steady at the May meeting. Addressing the press after…
Five prominent Ghanaians, including celebrated YouTuber Wode Maya and media personality Anita Erskine, are set to be awarded diplomatic passports by the state as part of a new initiative to promote African unity and integration. The move, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, recognises the significant impact of these individuals in “promoting the unity of African people around the world.” He explained that the recognition would enable them to expand their efforts on the global stage. Wode Maya, Denta Amoateng, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and visual artist Ibrahim Mahama will all be granted diplomatic passports to support…