By Alex Ababio Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a contender for the party’s flagbearer position, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the government’s management of the local currency. During his campaign tour in Kintampo East on July 16, Mr. Agyapong voiced his discontent with the declining value of the Cedi. He revealed that the worth of his Cedi equivalent, amounting to $40 million, had diminished to $16 million within a five-month period, spanning from March to August 2022. Although Mr. Agyapong refrained from mentioning individuals by name, he indirectly referred to Vice President…
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Martin A. B. K. Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, has affirmed the genuineness of the leaked tape, which allegedly implicates high-ranking officials conspiring to oust Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare. In a written statement, Amidu verified the authenticity of the 50-minute recording and identified the voice of one of the involved individuals, whom he previously represented as a client during his tenure as a lawyer in the Northern Region. Furthermore, Amidu mentioned that he personally witnessed the person in question receiving phone calls during important discussions at their Accra office, suggesting a possible explanation for the presence…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is facing allegations of silently observing his daughter, Edwina Nana Dokua Akufo-Addo, showing disrespect towards Ghana’s national anthem during a public event. This incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, took place at the 30th anniversary commemoration of the late Mrs. Eleanor Akufo-Addo, President Akufo-Addo’s wife and Edwina’s mother. “Outdated practices from Nkrumah’s era that require modernization” The video reveals Edwina seated beside her father, engrossed in a phone conversation while the event’s master of ceremony announced the commencement of the national anthem, urging everyone present to stand as per protocol. Although…
The Aflao District Police Command successfully apprehended a key suspect involved in the tragic bullion Van robbery at Ablekuma, in Togo. According to law enforcement sources, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at approximately 7:00 am, the Aflao District Police Command received intelligence indicating that one of the suspects in the bullion van robbery case in Ablekuma had been sighted at the Asigame market in Lome, Togo. Acting upon this information, District Crime Officer DSP Eric Vondee led Inspector Gabriel Damadzi, Martin Afari Koranteng, and Corporal Issah Ayamba to Asigame market in Lome, Togo. With the assistance of the Togo Interpol,…
A kindergarten teacher in China has been sentenced to death for poisoning 25 pupils, resulting in the death of one child. The teacher contaminated their porridge, leading to her arrest and subsequent capital punishment. Wang Yun, a 39-year-old female teacher, was arrested and condemned to death after poisoning young students at the Mengmeng Pre-school Education in Jiaozuo four years ago. The poisoning occurred when she adulterated her colleague’s pupils’ breakfast with sodium nitrite as an act of revenge following an argument. Despite appealing her death sentence issued by the Jiaozuo city intermediate people’s court in Henan province, Wang’s appeal was…
Funeral Service Held for Poet and Playwright Ama Ata Aidoo On Thursday, July 13, a solemn and fitting state burial ceremony took place at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra to honor the distinguished Ghanaian poet, playwright, and academic, Professor Ama Ata Aidoo. Prof Ama Ata Aidoo passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the age of 81. Among the attendees were President Nana Akufo-Addo, former President John Dramani Mahama, the African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Ibn Chambas, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Akosua Frema Osei Opare, and the…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has ordered that a specialized committee consisting of seven members to conduct an inquiry into the leaked audio concerning the alleged discussion on removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from his position. The committee, led by Mr. Bagbin, will comprise three lawmakers from each side of the House and will be supported by a technical expert who will assist in the investigation. Mr. Bagbin emphasized that the issue at hand extends beyond the purview of the defense and interior committee and called for individuals proficient in information…
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, a supporter of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid for the presidency, has stated that if Bawumia is elected as president, he intends to bring about significant changes to the current administration under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Ampaw asserts that Bawumia will remove Akufo-Addo loyalists from positions of power, drawing a parallel with how the late John Fiifi Atta Mills allegedly marginalized members of his own party upon taking office in 2009. “In my view, Bawumia is a bearer of good fortune for Ghana. His government will be distinct from Nana Akufo-Addo’s government, and Bawumia will…
By Alex Ababio Introduction: Ghana, a country rich in natural resources, has recognized the immense potential of biogas as a pathway to achieving renewable energy independence. Biogas, produced through the anaerobic digestion of organic waste, presents a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions while providing numerous economic, social, and environmental benefits. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), biogas has the potential to replace a significant portion of Ghana’s fossil fuel consumption, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future . The Potential of Biogas in Ghana: Ghana’s abundant agricultural sector and high organic…
By Alex Ababio The recent arrest of Charles Bissue, the former Secretary to the dissolved Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), has sent shockwaves through the corridors of power. unveiled sources within the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Charles Bissue’s arrest sheds light on a complex web of intrigue and legal maneuvering. The developments that unfolded on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at precisely 11:45 am, when Mr. Bissue voluntarily turned himself in to the OSP, have brought forth a series of pressing questions. Sources close to the investigation reveal that Mr. Bissue was immediately placed under arrest upon…