Author: johnmahama

Late Chief Inspector Kofi Acheampong (aka Englishman)Today, as the world celebrates Father’s Day, I find myself reflecting not only on the beauty of fatherhood but also on the deep ache that comes with remembering a father who is no longer here.Chief Inspector Kofi Acheampong, fondly known as “Englishman”, was more than a father to me. He was my foundation, my compass, my fiercest defender and my quietest inspiration. His uniform may have represented law and order, but at home, he wore the garment of love, patience and fierce commitment. He gave his all, his time, his strength, his wisdom, so…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is advising depositors to keep their savings in a viable BoG licensed financial institution, such as a bank, rural bank, savings and loans company, or a microfinance institution. It also urged those who save with susu collectors to ensure that they are accredited agents of a licensed financial institution, duly registered and legally licensed by the BoG to engage in the business of susu collection. In a notice on financial literacy on savings, the Central Bank urged all and sundry to cultivate the habit of saving regularly, irrespective of the level of their income, adding,…

The Minority caucus in Parliament has called on the government to immediately table a repeal bill under a certificate of urgency to abolish the controversial Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025, widely referred to as the dumsor levy.This follows the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) decision to suspend the implementation of the levy which was due to take effect on June 16, in response to the Middle East crisis which has resulted in fuel price volatility.In a press statement dated June 14, the NPP Minority Caucus described the indefinite suspension as an admission of poor planning and a clear sign of…

The delegation also made a donation to the church A delegation from Youth for Ken and other supporters of former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, visited the Glorious Word Power Ministries International on Sunday, June 15, 2025, to mark Father’s Day with Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah.The group, which included some New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives, was warmly received during the church’s Sunday service. A video shared by Oman Media captured the moment the delegation made a generous donation to the church, drawing cheers and applause from the congregation.Although Kennedy Agyapong himself wasn’t present, the visit was seen as a…

The Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called for the immediate dismissal of the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, over the recent nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). According to him, the Minister’s behaviour was unacceptable, calling for his resignation over what he describes as poor handling of the nationwide nurses’ and midwives’ strike. “Honourable Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister for Health, must go. He should have been gone. He must go home—leave the Ministry and go home,” Mr Ahiagbah said on Accra-based Citi TV on Saturday. Referencing Mr…

File Photo: Manasseh with President John Mahama when he received the National Youth Achievers’ Award for Media Excellence in 2012Dear President John Dramani Mahama,Were I to write a book on my investigative journalism career, I would dedicate a chapter to the role you have played in the success of that story. I began my full-time career after winning the GJA Journalist of the Year award in 2011, a year after graduating from journalism school. But, even then, I wasn’t an investigative journalist. During the studies for my first and second journalism degrees, I did not take a class in investigative…

The conversation surrounding environmental management and its sustainability in our country has reached a critical point likened to a state of emergency. It is commendable that the president is, among other things, considering a ban on Styrofoam containers, commonly referred to as take-away packs, as well as many plastic products. During the recent World Environmental Day, I attended a seminar focused on Climate Management that aligned deeply with the ongoing discussions in this field. Notably, there were no plastic materials or writing instruments present at the event. Even during the lunch break, typical bottled water and plastic drink containers were…

The stoudents lost their lives tragically when their canoe capsized on the Black Volta River The Ministry of Education has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic death of seven students from Lawra Senior High School who drowned on Saturday, June 14, 2025, when a canoe carrying ten members of the school’s cadet corps capsized on the Black Volta River.In a statement issued on Sunday, June 15, and signed by Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry confirmed that the students were attempting to cross the river near Dikpe, along the Ghana–Burkina Faso border,…

The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month, according to a State Department memo reviewed by The Washington Post. Among the new list of countries that could face visa bans or other restrictions are 25 African nations, including significant U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, plus countries in the Caribbean, Central Asia and several Pacific Island nations. A State Department spokesperson said the agency would not comment on internal deliberations or communications. The White…

This is a hard truth — a reality many avoid — but it stands as a timeless principle. Sexual discipline isn’t about denying oneself; it’s about choosing what’s greater over what’s fleeting. Legacy, after all, is not forged by momentary pleasures, but by purposeful action, careful choices, and the ability to master oneself.Sexual Frustration Is Your Fuel — If You Learn to Contain ItEvery man feels that primal force within him — the raw, elemental urge to dominate, to seduce, to conquer. But the distinguishing mark between a man who realizes his greatest potential and a man who falls into…