Author: johnmahama

Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu The former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has revealed the circumstances leading to the leakage of the report on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) election defeat in the Ashanti Region, which was put together by a fact-finding committee.The former Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the NPP, Dennis Kwakwa, who was the Coordinator for all the committees, had been accused by a section of the party members of being responsible for the leakage.However, in a radio interview shared on YouTube, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, former Member of Parliament for Suame and Chairman of the Investigative Committee commissioned by the…

Dr Frank Owusu Sekyere, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), has issued a stern warning against the theft of critical medical equipment at the facility.  He said the hospital had been grappling with incidents where thieves cut and steal copper pipes that supplied oxygen to patients in the various wards.  Dr Sekyere revealed this during a media tour and inspection of ongoing construction works at the hospital on Monday.  He said the act was a “life-threatening phenomenon” that undermined healthcare delivery in the hospital.  “…People cut part of the copper pipes, so imagine a…

The NDC must not take Ghanaians for granted. Just as we stood against the NPP’s reckless political decisions, we will do the same if the NDC attempts to mismanage public funds.What is the justification for this so-called Hajj Village Project, and how is it any different from the wasteful National Cathedral that never materialized? Let it be clear—the NDC should not assume we have gone to sleep. We don’t need divine intervention to know that this project will be funded by the state and that it must be stopped immediately.I have always maintained that government sponsorship of religious obligations is…

Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II is the father of John Jinapor and Samuel Abu Jinapor The Jinapor brothers have been ever-present in governments formed by the two leading political parties — the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) — for over a decade.Samuel Abu Jinapor was a Deputy Chief of Staff and subsequently the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources during the eight-year term of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.Before Samuel Jinapor’s role in the Akufo-Addo-led NPP government, his older brother, John Abdulai Jinapor, was a Deputy Minister of Energy under the erstwhile government of President…

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has indicated plans to reform the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system, to enhance collection of domestic revenue for the state. According to him, this has become critical due to the inefficiencies in the current system, which is not yielding the necessary results. Speaking on the first day of the National Economic Dialogue in Accra, Dr. Forson emphasized the need for significant reforms. He pointed out that crucial reforms are needed to help the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to meet its 200 billion cedis revenue target for 2025. “Ghana is lagging behind…

Bokankye D/A Primary and Junior High School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality of the Ashanti Region has been temporarily closed following gunshot by land guards over a disputed piece of land near the school.On Thursday, February 27, 2025, teachers and school authorities at Bokankye Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High School decided to shut down the school after gunshots were fired near the premises, causing fear and panic among students and staff.Reports indicate that the incident stems from a disputed piece of land near the school, with two rival chiefs laying claim to it. One of the factions reportedly deployed…

Ibrahim Mahama [L] and Chairman Wontumi Private legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw has urged the John Mahama government not to target the businesses of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.According to him, just as the president’s brother, Ibrahim Mahama, was not targeted by the NPP while in power for eight years, the same principle should apply to Wontumi’s businesses while he is in opposition.Dr. Ampaw made the comment on Wontumi TV while responding to a petition filed by private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu and the Convener of the Media…

Ghana’s U-16 Women’s National team has arrived in Malta for a UEFA International Development Tournament, set to kick off between March 3-9, 2025, at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali – Attard. A contingent of 20 players, including two goalkeepers and 18 outfield players, accompanied by seven officials, departed Ghana on Sunday evening. The team, being prepared to become the next Black Maidens, arrived in Malta ahead of the four-nation tournament today. Participating in the tournament, which features teams from Latvia, Malta, and Ireland, forms part of efforts to prioritise youth development in the country. The U-16 Women’s Team held its…

Wary of Facebook friend requests, I hesitated over one such request this morning from a dear childhood friend, Charlie (aka Junior). Somehow, I couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was amiss. So, I sent him a WhatsApp chat message to confirm that it was indeed from him. That cautionary approach begs the question: In this era of AI-generated deepfakes, can we truly trust the digital identities that populate our online lives?The statistics are alarming. According to a 2024 report, deepfake fraud incidents increased tenfold between 2022 and 2023 [1]. In North America, deepfake fraud skyrocketed by 1,740% [1]. Moreover,…

Government is set to provide $7 million in grants to eight plastic recycling companies across the country to support the growth of their businesses.The Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology noted that the companies, including Universal Plastic Products and Recycling Ghana (UPPR) Limited under the Jospong Group of Companies, will use the funds to enhance their capacity to collect, recycle, and reuse plastic waste.During a recent tour of some recycling companies in Accra to assess their preparedness for the funding, sector Minister Murtala Mohammed underscored the importance of increasing support for businesses within the circular economy.“We are looking forward to…