Author: SAMUEL

Former Majority Leader of Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has stated that his decision to resign from the leadership position in Parliament was motivated by his desire to protect and preserve the unity of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking in a recent interview, the long-serving legislator said he has no regrets about stepping down, explaining that the move was necessary to ease growing tensions within the party. “I resigned as Majority Leader to save the party, and I do not regret my decision,” he said, emphasizing that his priority has always been the collective interest of the NPP rather than personal…

Ghanaian rapper Kwaw Kese has talked candidly about his connection with dancehall artist Shatta Wale, whom he lovingly calls his “son,” calling him a gifted but unrespected individual. In a MyNewsGh-monitored interview on Hit FM, Kwaw Kese described instances that, in his opinion, demonstrated a concerning trend of disrespect in the field. He brought up the incident in which Shatta Wale accused Bulldog of murder on social media but then seemed to be friendly behind the scenes. “My son doesn’t respect,” Kwaw said bluntly. “He has disrespected everybody in the industry — even Osei Kwame Despite. “One time he accused…

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is reporting high vaccine hesitancy among private basic schools compared to public schools in the Western Region. This observation, shared by the Western Region Coordinator for the Expanded Immunization Program of the GHS, Nicholas Asare Adomako, presents a major hurdle to the HPV vaccination campaign. Speaking exclusively to Media General’s Takoradi-based radio station, Connect 97.1 FM, during its midday news bulletin, Orokodo Kasaebo, on October 10, Mr. Asare Adomako explained that a sizeable number of the target population in private schools are yet to be vaccinated. This is primarily because parents have not given their…

Think Mohammed Kudus, Kamaldeen Sulemana, or Thomas Partey – those are names many would expect to be making headlines in Europe after two UEFA Champions League (UCL) rounds of games. But this year, 24-year-old Emmanuel Addai was the talk of the town when he became Ghana’s first goal scorer in Europe’s elite club competition. Addai scored the second goal in Qarabag’s 2-0 victory over Danish side Copenhagen on matchday two to help the club win their second UCL game this season. This suddenly cast the spotlight on him. So, what really is Addai’s story? Addai was born in Kumasi and…

The Sekondi Market There is heightened pessimism over the government’s commitment to redeveloping the Sekondi Market, following a plea by the Member of Parliament, Blay Armah Nyameke, for the project to be prioritized. The Sekondi legislator in a viral video is seen on his knees, begging President Mahama to fulfil his promise to reconstruct the market. This single act has given room for some residents of the city to doubt the President’s promise, as Mr. Blay Nyameke cried that his credibility and that of his party [National Democratic Congress] are at stake. One of the sheds at the Sekondi Market…

A spokesperson for U.S. President Donald Trump, Steven Cheung, has criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Cheung accused the committee of prioritizing “politics over peace,” suggesting that Trump’s efforts in global diplomacy had been overlooked. “President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives,” Cheung wrote. “He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will.” He added,…

Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has charged newly called lawyers to approach their profession with humility, integrity, and a sense of service to humanity. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie reminded the 824 new lawyers that their chosen path demands courage and responsibility. “You have chosen a path that demands courage, but it is a path that leads to purpose and fulfilling greatness,” he saidSpeaking at the 2025 Call to the Bar ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Friday, October 10. “Congratulations again, our newly qualified lawyers. May you serve with humility and serve with purpose, and above all, let…

A member of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team and former Member of Parliament, Opare Ansah, has downplayed the significance of ballot positions following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) latest balloting exercise. Speaking after the event, he stated that while the exercise is part of the electoral process, the real focus should be on the character and message of the candidates rather than the numbers they draw. “We came to know where we were candidating in the ballot paper. “The rules of election, candidates are supposed to ballot through the sheets on the ballot paper. That’s precisely how we came out…

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…