Author: SAMUEL
Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko will lock horns in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) Super Clash on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The fixture, one of the most anticipated in Ghana’s football calendar, is expected to draw thousands of fans, with both sides seeking to gain momentum in the ongoing league campaign. Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani said his team is prepared for the challenge. “Of course, we respect what they have, but I think we have what it takes to deal with any side in the league. This is…
Parliament Set to Approve Gulf Energy Deal for Turkana Oil Extraction Parliament to review and ratify the Field Development Plan for the Turkana oil project. Gulf Energy E&P B.V. to take over full development and extraction operations. Kenya is set to move closer to commercial petroleum production as Parliament prepares to approve a deal allowing Gulf Energy E&P B.V. to begin oil and gas extraction in Turkana County. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed that his ministry has already approved the Field Development Plan (FDP), terming the move a major milestone in operationalising Kenya’s oil resources. “I have…
By Mabel Annang Cenpower Generation Ltd, owner of the Kpone Independent Power Plant, reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and community partnership through the third edition of the KIPP Clean Project held at Sega Beach in Kpone in the Greater Accra Region. Launched in 2024, the KIPP Clean Project is a remediation and restoration initiative by Cenpower that addresses the pressing issue of pollution along the Sega Beach shoreline. The project reflects the company’s belief in ecocentrism and biodiversity conservation, acknowledging the need to maintain the ecological balance of the coast, which has been threatened by plastic waste. This year’s…
The family head of the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, Kofi Owusu, has been fined two sheep by the Manhyia Palace following the invocation of the Great Oath of the Asantehene by the musician’s sister, Ernestina Akosua Bimpomaa. The incident occurred during a court hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in a case filed by Akosua Serwaa, the first wife of the late musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, challenging who should be recognised as his lawful spouse. After the court proceedings, Daddy Lumba’s sister, Ernestina Akosua Bimpomaa, invoked the Great Oath (Ntam Kɛseɛ), which compelled…
Lawyer for Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), Cephas Boyuo, has described as baseless claims by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that GH¢125 million is to be recovered from the company. Addressing a press conference on Friday, November 7, SML’s lawyer, Cephas Boyuo, explained that the OSP’s assertion lacks factual and legal foundation and is only fueling unnecessary public sentiment against SML. “The OSP’s assertion that GH¢125 million is to be recovered by the state from SML has no factual and evidentiary basis. It is mere conjecture and only whips up unnecessary sentiments,” he said. The Office of the…
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has clarified that it fully financed all its projects under the revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) without any financial support or guarantees from the government. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, November 7, SML’s lawyer, Cephas Boyuo, refuted claims that the government had borne any cost or risk associated with the company’s operations, stressing that SML’s payments were entirely performance-based. “SML funded 100% of its projects from its own resources. SML paid all import duties, VATs, levies, and statutory charges exceeding GH₵500 million, and this excluded actual investments,” Mr. Boyuo…
Lawyer for Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), Cephas Boyuo, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over what he described as a poorly conducted investigation into the company’s revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Friday, Mr Boyuo said the OSP’s findings lacked accuracy and depth, suggesting that other investigative bodies would have produced a more professional and credible report. “If other investigative institutions had done this investigation, I’m sure they would have done better and I’m not surprised that the Attorney General requested for the docket,” he…
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has strongly dismissed allegations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) suggesting irregularities in its revenue contracts with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Addressing a press conference on Friday, November 7, Legal Counsel for SML, Cephas Boyuo, described the OSP’s claims as baseless and inconsistent with verified evidence provided by state agencies. He maintained that SML has, since its establishment, operated within the confines of the law under full regulatory supervision, technical validation, and ministerial oversight. According to Mr. Boyuo, the company has contributed significantly to enhancing transparency, accuracy, and accountability in Ghana’s public…
Lawyer for Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), Cephas Boyuo, has dismissed allegations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) suggesting political sponsorship, procurement breaches, or financial impropriety involving SML founder, Mr. Evans Adusei. Addressing journalists in Accra on Friday November 7, Boyuo described the allegations as baseless and contrary to established records of Mr Adusei’s business operations and personal integrity. “There is no evidence of political sponsorship, procurement influence or financial impropriety linked to Mr Adusei. His business profile, longstanding commercial reputation and proven competence in regulated sectors refutes any notion of political fronting. Mr Adusei is a self-made…
Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has submitted a response to President John Dramani Mahama following the directive to terminate all contracts between the company, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Addressing journalists in Accra on Friday November 7, SML solicitor, Mr. Cephas Boyuo, said SML had presented a “comprehensive response” to the President and the Attorney-General regarding the termination order, which was based largely on the findings of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). “Earlier this afternoon, we delivered a comprehensive response to the President of the Republic of Ghana on his directive for the…