Author: SAMUEL

Lead counsel for NPP’s Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, alias Chairman Wontumi, has called for a thorough review of Ghana’s bail procedures, describing them as unnecessarily burdensome, costly, and a violation of the right to freedom. Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi argued that bail conditions, though intended to ensure accountability, have become punitive in practice. “When someone has not been found guilty of any offence, they are entitled to their freedom,” he noted in an interview on Ghana Tonight on October 9. “But the delays that come with verification from the Lands Commission and property evaluations often mean that an accused person spends extra days…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described as misleading reports that Ghana will be accepting Abrego Garcia. According to him, Abrego Garcia cannot be deported to Ghana because the country has indicated that he is not welcome. He explains, “In my interactions with US officials, I made clear that our understanding to accept a limited number of non-criminal West Africans, purely on the grounds of African solidarity and humanitarian principles would not be expanded”. Making a case in a post shared via social media, he said, “Ghana is not accepting Abrego Garcia. He cannot be deported to Ghana. This…

After days of legal back-and-forth, relief may finally be in sight for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. His lead counsel, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has confirmed that all necessary bail requirements have been met, paving the way for his client’s release. Mr. Appiah-Kubi disclosed that the only pending detail is the transfer of Wontumi’s passport from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to the registrar of the court, a process expected to be completed today, October 10, 2025. “We have met all the bail conditions, except the transfer of…

Rome, Italy — Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has underscored the vital role of smallholder farmers in global food production, emphasizing the need for greater recognition and support for producers along the agricultural value chain. Delivering an address at the Third General Assembly of the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) in Rome, Italy, the Minister noted that farmers — the originators of food — have long been neglected despite their central role in sustaining global food systems. “Unfortunately, along the value chain, it is the producer who has been neglected all this while,” Hon. Opoku said.…

Take risks. Write to someone first, join a new group, audition for a role, try a new hobby, confess your love. If the outcome could be good, definitely give it a try. Don’t stay in bed all the time. Walk the streets and observe the people passing by. Visit the nearest coffee shop, sit down and reflect on the lives of strangers there. Be part of this world, don’t isolate yourself from it. Start over. It’s okay if you’re currently somewhere you didn’t want to be. You can start something new, whether it’s a new homework assignment, new fitness goals,…

The Private Security Guard Association of Ghana (PSGAG) has recently held crucial meetings with two key government ministers to address pressing issues affecting the private security sector. On October 2, 2025, the association met with the Minister of Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed, and earlier in the year, on April 14, 2025, with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Hon. Dr. Rashid Pelpuo with concerns of working conditions. Upon meeting the government ministers, some key challenges facing the private security guards highlighted several challenges confronting them as private security guards. Some key challenges highlighted included inadequate salaries for the private security…

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has ordered the prosecution of Samir Engineering, a spare-parts company at Abossey Okai, Vision Transport, and 35 other individuals and business operators for allegedly refusing to close their shops and participate in Last Saturday’s citywide clean-up exercise under the relaunched National Sanitation Day. The offenders mostly located at Tuesday market, Korle-Bu are Joseph Angela Tagoe, Sandra Mills, Elisabeth Quaye, Stella Adams, Eric Amenu, Vida Borbi, Victoria Allotey, Barbra Mills, Margaret Boafo, and Monica Tubelo. Others include Samir Engineering, Kingsley Arthur, Abdul Aziz Ibrahim, and the management of Vision Transport, Aruko, and the manager…

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that the measures introduced by the central bank aimed at restoring remittance inflows are beginning to yield positive results. He said some Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) have started rerouting flows back into the country, which is encouraging. The objective, he said, remains to strengthen interbank market activity and enhance liquidity. Recently, the BoG issued a notice– Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2025/20 – citing continued violations of remittance rules by financial institutions. The breaches include terminating remittances via unapproved channels, applying unauthorised forex rates and failing to disclose full transaction logs. According…

Flagbearer aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are set to ballot for their positions on the ballot paper on Friday, October 10, 2025, ahead of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. The exercise, to be conducted by the National Elections Committee, will bring together the five aspirants or their representatives at the party’s national headquarters in Accra. Speaking on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed that only aspirants who have satisfied the party’s requirements will participate. “All candidates who have met the guidelines, as issued on July 29, and…

Radio and television broadcaster Serwaa Amihere has been called to the Ghana Bar today, October 10, 2025. In a post shared via social media on her journey, Serwaa Amihere indicated that she had to keep it private for five years. She spoke about the struggles of sleepless nights and the support she received from her family throughout the period. Making this known in a post shared via social media, she said “40 subjects. 40 exams. Over 2,500 lecture-hours. More than 8,000 hours of private studies and group discussions. A thousand plus judicial decisions. Several volumes of textbooks and monographs. Dozens…