In a bold and potentially controversial statement, a Kumasi -based political Analyst Mr Akwasi Addai has called for a more stringent approach to deal with corrupt officials, suggesting that harsh penalties should be meted out to serve as a powerful deterrent to others. Addai in an interview with the correspondent insisted that the current methods […]
By King Amoah The Kumasi Sofoline Super branch chairman of the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU), Mr. Albert Kwasi Boama, has issued a strong warning to drivers operating within the Sofoline Highway. Concerned about the alarming rise in road accidents particularly pedestrians and school children’s knockdowns, Boama has pledged the union’s full support […]
Prof. Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has indicated that her husband will return to Ghana after his doctor’s approval. Speaking to Joy News, she noted that Ofori-Atta’s absence is not an attempt to escape scrutiny, but a result of his current health condition. “He has never not been accountable. […]
A section of the public is outraged over a church building constructed by former National Service Authority Executive Director, Osei Assibey Antwi, who is currently facing corruption allegations. In 2024, the former Kumasi Mayor completed and commissioned a fully furnished storey church building at Nyamebekyere for a Methodist congregation, in honour of his mother. The […]
Chairman Wontumi has been rearrested by the Ghana Police amid an ongoing investigation into a controversial $55 million road contract suspected to involve fraudulent practices. The arrest occurred shortly after he voluntarily appeared at the police headquarters for further questioning. Earlier in the day, Wontumi showed up at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) office, demanding […]
Fidelity Bank has reportedly seized $25 million in reserves belonging to the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), following accusations of mismanagement. As reported by The Herald, the scandal involves major financial discrepancies that occurred during the leadership of the recently removed CEO, Edward Nana. In response, President Akufo-Addo has named a new acting CEO for […]
Minister of Justi Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has revealed that GH¢8,256,000.00 was deposited into an Ezwich account registered in the name of the former Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei-Assibey Antwi, during the 2022/2023 service year. This revelation comes as part of an ongoing investigation into financial […]
Reverend Kusi Boateng was reportedly apprehended at an airport under suspicions that he was trying to escape legal action. The arrest has gained national attention, especially as he is currently under scrutiny for alleged financial improprieties and other related offenses. Sources within the security services indicate that Boateng was detained while attempting to board a […]
The Regional Police Command in the Volta Region intercepted a Ford Transit Bus loaded with ₵1,021,700 in one cedi notes and coins concealed in fertilizer bags. The vehicle was en route from Ho to Kumasi/Ashanti Region. The suspect, Edward Ansah, claimed he was transporting the money on behalf of a man in Kumasi. He is […]
The High Court today convicted Thomas Andy Owusu, aide to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (popularly known as Chairman Wontumi), in a corruption case tied to illegal mining licensing. Owusu, the second accused in the case of The Republic v. Charles Bissue & Another, was convicted on his own plea after the Court accepted […]
