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Dr. Stephen Amoah, former Deputy Minister of Finance, has raised concerns over the accuracy of President John Dramani Mahama’s recent State of the Nation address, delivered on Thursday. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, March 1 with Samson Lardy, Dr. Amoah criticised the address, stating that it did not reflect the true state of Ghana’s economy. “What he gave was not the true state of the economy. The true state of the economy cannot be described by just the energy sector component, in terms of nominal debts—this is not true,” he said. “You can ask any professor in the world,”…

Your Excellency, I write to you once again, this time with an even greater sense of urgency. A month ago, I drew your attention to the dire situation in Agavedzi, Salakope, Amutsinu, and Adina—communities that were already teetering on the brink of devastation due to the relentless assault of tidal waves. At that time, I called for immediate intervention. Now, the situation has escalated beyond critical levels. These communities are no longer simply suffering; they are on the verge of being wiped off the map. I make a passionate and urgent appeal for you to declare a State of Emergency…

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has outlined measures aimed at reorienting the minds of current and future generations to resist corruption.He proposed that the country introduce anti-corruption studies into the curricula at the basic and secondary school levels to shape the mindset of the youth against corruption from an early stage.Mr. Agyebeng made this recommendation while delivering a speech at a Constitution Day lecture organised by the One Ghana Movement in collaboration with the UPSA School of Law in Accra on Friday, February 28.“We must institute, in our schools, at the basic and secondary levels, curricula in anti-corruption studies intended at…

A 43-year-old woman, identified as Esi Affumwaa, has been arrested by the police in Assin Wurakese Camp, located in the Assin Foso Municipality of the Central Region, for allegedly biting a customer’s testicles during a violent altercation. The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, left 36-year-old farmer Osman hospitalised with serious injuries. According to Osman, the dispute began when he purchased a cigarette for GH₵1.20 from Affumwaa’s drinking spot. He initially paid GH₵1, promising to settle the remaining 20 pesewas later. The next day, he returned to the drinking spot, intending to buy another cigarette and settle his…

For decades, an unusual story has circulated among football fans in Ghana and beyond—a bizarre match where the ball allegedly turned into metal whenever Ghanaian players touched it. Though widely believed by some, there is no official record of this event, making it one of the most intriguing football myths of all time. The Alleged IncidentThe story takes place during a match between India and Ghana, often said to have been an international friendly. According to the tale, the game started normally, with both teams playing their usual style. However, things took a strange turn when a Ghanaian player attempted…

Kissi Agyebeng said initially, he was reluctant to accept the offer to become the Special Prosecutor.The Special Prosecutor noted that he never asked or lobbied for the position like others did.According to him, the position was laid on his head.“I am a reluctant occupier of the position of the Special Prosecutor – in the sense that I neither asked for nor lobbied for it. I am not inclined to recount how I got to sit in this seat, except to say that the position was laid on my head,” he stated.Delivering a speech at the One Ghana Movement’s Annual Constitutional…

Emmanuel Donkor, a 42-year-old businessman, has been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly using his drinking spot to aid in the sale of cannabis, a narcotic drug.Donkor has been charged with unlawful control of narcotic drugs and the use of property for narcotic offenses.He told the police that the cannabis found in a glass jar at his drinking spot was intended for his “personal use.”The court, presided over by Isaac Addo, did not take Donkor’s plea, as the retrieved substance had been sent to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory for examination.However, Donkor was granted bail in the sum…

One person has appeared before the Teshie District Court for the murder of Naa Borley Nelson, aka Naa Gamu, a queen mother of Ga Adangme Muslim Union. Samuel Adjei is being held for unlawful possession of firearms and murder. The Court did not take the plea of Adjei but remanded him into police custody to reappear on March 12. The adjournment is to enable the Police to investigate further and prepare a duplicate docket for the Attorney General’s advice. The queen mother was shot during her enskinment ceremony (coronation) in Nungua, Accra. The incident occurred last Saturday when a musket…

In Ghana, crime and corruption are not just issues—they are existential threats, gnawing at the very soul of our nation. They are the silent thieves stealing our future, the invisible chains binding our progress. Yet, what makes these challenges even more insidious is our collective tendency to politicize them, reducing critical conversations to partisan squabbles. But let us be clear: crime is crime, and corruption is corruption—regardless of who is in power or which political party is involved. If we are to reclaim our nation’s promise, we must rise above the narrow confines of politics and confront these vices with…

Despite Ghana’s strong international reputation, its development continues to lag behind expectations, according to Prof. Kwasi H. Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee and Director of CDD-Ghana.Speaking at the 5th Annual Constitution Day Lecture organized by OneGhana Movement and the UPSA Law School at the Alisa Hotel on Friday, February 28, Prof. Prempeh expressed concern over the country’s stagnation despite the goodwill it has enjoyed since independence.Comparing Ghana to its neighboring countries, he stated that the nation is “punching below its weight,” citing issues such as unreliable electricity supply and poor sanitation. “The Ghana Brand is still strong, but…