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Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has predicted that former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, will become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) next flagbearer.Dr. Boakye-Danquah is confident that Mr. Agyapong, who lost the 2023 flagbearer contest to then Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will this time defeat him in the upcoming primaries.In a social media post on Wednesday, June 18, the NPP stalwart who has declared his support for Mr. Agyapong, claimed that Dr. Bawumia’s perceived influence in the party will be overturned.“The DECISIVE BATTLE: The January 2026 primaries will be Hon. Kennedy Agyapong’s chance…

In the bid to improve public trust in vaccines and reduce health misinformation, the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health has begun a new initiative of training queen mothers to serve as vaccine ambassadors in their communities. The initiative brings together revered female traditional leaders from across the country who will now champion vaccine education in thousands of Ghanaian communities. As Ghana continues efforts to boost immunization coverage, queen mothers are being enlisted as powerful advocates for vaccine awareness. The Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health is training these respected traditional leaders to educate their communities on the importance of…

Rt. Hon. Adebo OgundoyinWhen the Constitution Becomes a Barrier, Not a ShieldChairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, has once again echoed the voice of the people by calling for a total overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture. Speaking at the Legislative Dialogue on Nigeria’s Security Architecture held in Abuja—under the theme “Nigeria’s Peace and Security: The Constitutional Imperatives”—Ogundoyin warned that Nigeria’s over-centralized police system has become overstretched, outdated, and ineffective in addressing the nation’s worsening insecurity. His call was not abstract. It was grounded in blood, urgency, and the undeniable failures of a top-heavy…

Dr. Riverson Oppong The Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr. Riverson Oppong, has raised serious concerns over Ghana’s dwindling state owned fuel reserves, warning that the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) may not have more than a week’s supply left. Dr. Oppong said the current situation is “terrifying,” especially as global tensions threaten fuel supply chains. “I doubt that as we speak today, BOST can provide even a week’s worth of national fuel supply,” he said. “That is very terrifying, because BOST as an institution does not have its own stock of products stored…

Black Stars defender Baba Rahman has launched a scathing attack on the deplorable state of football pitches in Ghana, labeling it a “national disgrace” that requires prompt action. The PAOK left back remarks come amid renewed criticism over Ghana’s playing surfaces, particularly following the 2025 MTN FA Cup final held at the University of Ghana Stadium, which sparked widespread disapproval due to its substandard pitch. The issue previously led to a CAF stadium ban last year, which was later lifted, citing poor pitch conditions among other concerns. In an exclusive interview with Joy Sports, the former Chelsea defender appealed to…

Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta and wife, Angela Ofori-Atta An application by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta to prevent the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from sending out a “wanted” notice has been dismissed by the Human Rights Court.Ofori-Atta had sought the court to prevent the OSP from publicly announcing his wanted status because he is now the subject of several investigations by the OSP and other state agencies for alleged misbehavior during his tenure.His lawyers contended that doing so would violate his rights and jeopardize current judicial processes.The OSP is now able to proceed with its public…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused President John Dramani Mahama of influencing state security agencies to stall the collation of parliamentary election results in the Ablekuma North constituency.The Electoral Commission (EC) on January 5, 2025, indefinitely suspended the collation of results for the constituency following discrepancies in results from 20 polling stations after the December 7, 2024, elections.The contest was between the NPP’s Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh and the National Democratic Congress’ Ewurabena Aubynn—both of whom have declared themselves victorious.In a statement dated June 18 and issued after a National Executive Council meeting, the NPP accused the Ghana Police…

Togo President Faure Gnassingbe attends the he COP29 U.N. Climate Change Summit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File) Togo has suspended broadcasts by two French state-owned networks for three months for an alleged lack of impartiality in their reporting, a government agency in the West African nation said Monday. Radio France Internationale, or RFI, and France 24, are the networks being suspended. “This measure follows repeated failings, already reported and formally recalled, in matters of impartiality, rigor, and fact-checking,” according to a statement from the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication. “Several recent broadcasts have relayed inaccurate,…

A Demand That Reflects a Deeper CrisisThe recent ultimatum issued by the Ghana Drunkards Association (GDA)—demanding a reduction in alcohol prices or threatening nationwide protests—may initially provoke laughter, but such laughter quickly dissolves when we consider what this moment actually reveals. It reveals a disturbing truth: that alcohol has grown from a substance of leisure into a tool of dependency, a political symbol, and a weapon of slow national self-destruction. With a reported 16 million members, the GDA is not some marginal joke. It is a mirror reflecting how deeply entwined alcohol has become in Ghanaian—and indeed African—life. Their argument…

CUTS International Accra, a research and policy think tank, is calling on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address the growing burden of excessive ATM fees that unfairly penalize consumers across the country. Introduced as a cornerstone of modern banking, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) promised Ghanaians 24-hour access to their funds and reduced congestion in banking halls. However, unreliable services and hidden charges are undermining these benefits, prompting urgent calls for reform. Appiah Kusi Adomako, West Africa Regional Director for CUTS International Accra, voiced the frustration of many Ghanaians, saying, “It’s deeply unfair to charge people extra for using another…