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Ghana Paralympic sports unrest

BY: Kofi K National protest by the Para-Sports industry plays against the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) – Ghana. On Friday the 12th of April, a group of athletes, officials, and disability sports enthusiasts went on the streets of Accra to petition the Parliament Select Committee on Sports at the Parliament House of Ghana to address issues of false interpretation of …

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NDC to officially unveil running mate for Election 2024

BY: Angelina Tukpe The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced its forthcoming event to officially outdoor its running Mate for come 2024 General Election. The occasion is slated for next week Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at the prestigious Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium, University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Accra. The programme will be graced by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the …

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Baby Jet’s potential political Pivot: a sporting icon’s bid for Vice Presidency

BY: Angelina Tukpe In an unexpected turn of events, former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has hinted at the possibility of venturing into the realm of politics by expressing openness to becoming the running mate for Ghana’s Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Gyan’s announcement has ignited widespread discussions and speculation across the nation, prompting reflections on the intersection between sports …

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Ghana fails to reach debt deal with international bondholders

By Wilhelmina Oddoye Ghana’s efforts to reach a deal with two bondholder groups (one “international” group of Western asset managers and hedge funds, and another including regional African banks) to restructure $13 billion of international bonds has proven futile. The regional African bondholder group had rejected part of the proposed rework, including an option to retain the original value of …

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Arrest drivers charging unapproved fares – Transport Ministry to Police

The Ministry of Transport has instructed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver found charging new transport fares beyond the established rates, which places undue financial strain on commuters. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit in Accra on Sunday, April 14, 2024, the Ministry clarified that, negotiations for updated public transport …

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Ken Ofori-Atta and Gabby are the ones controlling the country now – Owusu Bempah alleges

The founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, asserts that the country is being run by people such as Ken Ofori-Atta and Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko instead of President Akufo-Addo. In a message directed at the president, a well-known and controversial pastor expressed his disappointment with the president’s handling of the country during his two terms in office. Rev. Owusu-Bempah, …

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Five EC officials interdicted over missing BVDs

Five EC officials interdicted over missing BVDs

Five Electoral Commission (EC) officials have been interdicted over the alleged theft of some Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). The suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigations. Dr Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, revealed this information while updating on the case of the missing devices. He stressed that transferring the suspects to …

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Ablakwa praises Mahama for enhancing Ghana’s reputation

BY: Angelina Tukpe In a heartfelt message shared on Twitter on April 15th, 2024, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, extended his congratulations and admiration to Former President H.E. John Mahama for his consistent efforts in elevating Ghana’s reputation on the global stage. Ablakwa highlighted the recent translation of Mahama’s book, “My First Coup D’Etat: …

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Nyantakyi’s Political Demise: A Fall from Grace

Angelina Tukpe Frank Nutifafa, a member of the communication team for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has shed light on the downfall of Kwesi Nyantakyi, former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to Nutifafa, Nyantakyi’s popularity was rooted in two pillars: his prominent position within the GFA and the infamous Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposé. Speaking on the AM …

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Nyantakyi’s opponent will take advantage of his absence to win – Frank Nutifafa

BY: Angelina Tukpe During a recent appearance on Adoatv’s “AM Ghana show,” Mr. Frank Nutifafa, a prominent figure within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), made a significant revelation regarding the former Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi. Nutifafa disclosed that Nyantakyi had been rushed to the hospital just one day before the highly anticipated elections. This revelation came amidst speculation …

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