Author: SAMUEL
The Ashanti Kingdom is renowned for its rich traditions, cultural influence, and historic resilience. For centuries, it has stood as a beacon of unity, dignity, and pride in Ghana and beyond. But the sudden appearance of a group calling itself the Ashanti Defense Force (ADF) during the solemn funeral and burial rites of the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom, has raised eyebrows. The conspicuous presence of these men in paramilitary-style uniforms, tactical vests, and insignia. Identifying themselves as the “Ashanti Defense Force,” they conducted themselves in ways that resembled a militia rather than cultural guards. Their militarized display raises deep…
Christian Lebrecht Malm-Hesse Esq. Private legal practitioner, Christian Malm-Hesse, says the challenge brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo against her removal will be critical in finally settling long-standing constitutional ambiguities about how justices of the superior courts are appointed and removed in Ghana. Speaking on the matter on TV3”s KeyPoints, Mr. Hesse explained that just like other superior court justices, a Chief Justice goes through a process of nomination, parliamentary vetting, and presidential appointment. For this reason, he believes the removal process must equally follow a well-defined constitutional procedure. According to him, Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution…
By approving framework agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for their shared international land boundary, Ghana and Burkina Faso plan to deepen their bilateral collaboration. Key stakeholders from both nations gathered for the three-day meeting, which was hosted by the Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC), to examine and finalize the legal documents required for cooperative boundary management. Brigadier General Anthony Ntem, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, spoke to the assembly and emphasized the value of mutual trust and collaboration in fortifying the two countries’ boundary. He pointed out that successful cross-border cooperation would be improved by verifying the legal…
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Samuel Amoah, popularly known as Biggie, in connection with the brutal murder of three people at Tuba Net-Link Estates, a suburb of Kasoa in the Central Region. Addressing journalists in Accra on Saturday, September 20, the Director General of the CID, Lydia Yaako Donkor, recounted the incident. “The murder case at Kasoa is as follows. The Ghana Police Service is investigating the murder of three persons at Tuba Net-Link Estates, a suburb of Kasoa in the Central Region. “On 19th May, 2024, the police received information about a violent incident at…
Wonder Victor Kutor has defended Ghana’s decision to receive deportees from the United States, emphasising that the government acted correctly on substantive grounds but should have followed proper procedural steps. The Member of the National Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had this to say during an interview on Prime Insight on Joy Prime; “The mere title of a document as a memorandum of understanding is not what matters; it’s the content. But if that memorandum of understanding appears to be an agreement, in fact, it ought to go to Parliament. When it comes to issues of law,…
Heart of Lions delivered a ruthless performance on the road as they brushed aside Eleven Wonders with a 4-1 victory in the Ghana Premier League on Saturday. The visitors w cxdedee side and give Lions a two-goal cushion before the half-hour mark. Eleven Wonders showed some fight in the second half and were rewarded in the 75th minute when Kofi Asamoah produced a stunning strike to reduce the deficit. The hosts’ hopes of a comeback were, however, short-lived. Ishmael Addo restored Lions’ two-goal lead in the 86th minute, and substitute Macaulley Kojo Kuma sealed the result deep into stoppage time…
Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has called on Ghanaians to embrace walking as a simple yet powerful tool for healthy living, social unity, and national development. Speaking to the media after leading a health walk through the principal streets of Madina, Accra Debrah emphasized that walking should not be seen merely as physical exercise but as “a way of life that strengthens both body and spirit.” He underscored the need for Ghanaians to adopt healthier lifestyles, noting that personal wellness translates into collective progress for the nation. The health walk was organized in…
Security and Data Expert, Samuel Kwame Adomako, has thrown his support behind President John Dramani Mahama’s call for the regulation of social media platforms to curb hate speech and online incitement. Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9fm in Kumasi with Sir John, on September 19,2025, Mr Adomako responded to the President’s remarks made during a media encounter held Wednesday, September 10, at Jubilee House. “As Security and data expert, content creators, we welcome such regulation,”. “The issue is how it’s going to be done so it doesn’t become government controlling and dictating how people should generally conduct themselves…
Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team made history on Saturday by setting a new national record of 37.79 seconds to qualify for the final of the World Athletics Championships. The quartet, made up of Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, and Rasheed Saminu, delivered an outstanding performance that secured their place among the world’s best. Watch the impressive run below: This is how Ghana’s 4x100m relay team of Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah and Rasheed Saminu set a new national record of 37.79s to make it to the final of the event at the World Athletics Championships. #3Sports…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery incident that occurred at Spintex, Accra, in the early hours of September 14, 2025. According to the Director-General of the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the police received a report about a robbery at the residence of a 35-year-old man around 3:25 a.m. Two armed men allegedly broke into the home and made away with several valuable items, including gold jewelry, a laptop, wristwatches, handbags, clothing, and a total of $5,000 and GHS21,645 in cash. Officers who visited the crime scene retrieved…