Details have emerged regarding the reassignment of Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah, the head of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), who has been moved to National Security as a Technical Advisor just three months in office. Dapilah’s reassignment is considered a demotion, and his deputy, Raymond Archer, has been promoted to the position of Acting Executive Director of EOCO. Leaked information According to P.K. Sarpong, an activist from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dapilah has been accused of leaking information to certain media personalities. Sarpong stated, “He is accused of leaking details to Raymond Archer, which misled Dominic Ayine regarding…
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Goaso-born Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie officially assumed the role of acting Chief Justice on April 23. This change followed the suspension of the incumbent Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, by President John Dramani Mahama, pending a comprehensive investigation into three petitions requesting her removal from office. Nominated to the Supreme Court by President Kufuor in 2008, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is currently the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court. Background Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, 68, was born to the late Opanin Joseph Baffoe-Bonnie and Madam Ama Kyerewaa. He received his basic education in Goaso, the capital of the Ahafo region, before attending Konongo Odumasi Senior…
Ghanaians are urging President John Dramani Mahama to disclose the whereabouts of Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. It has been nearly a month since she was flown out of the country for medical treatment after reportedly collapsing in her office but there has not been any official update on her. The government’s silence regarding the Vice President’s condition has raised concerns among many citizens. There is widespread speculation due to the lack of official statements about her health. Initial communication On March 30, 2025, the Presidency released a statement confirming that Vice President Opoku-Agyemang had been sent abroad for…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has extended an invitation to his former primary challengers—Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and Francis Addai-Nimoh—to join him on a nationwide Thank You Tour. The initiative aims to strengthen party unity ahead of future elections. During the tour’s launch at the NPP headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that breaking from tradition by including his former rivals underscores his commitment to consolidating the party’s base. “Unity is my priority, which is why I’ve chosen to depart from the usual solo Thank…
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, returned to a warm welcome on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after a trip abroad. This visit follows a break from official duties last month. One of the King’s immediate engagements upon his return is his mediation of the Bawku crisis, scheduled for next week at the Manhyia Palace. Warm welcome The King was greeted at the Prempeh I International Airport with a simple yet colorful ceremony attended by traditional authorities, including Nana Otuo Siriboe II, the Juabenhene, and Akyeamfuo Asafo Boakye Agyemang Bonsu, the Asafohene. Other officials present to welcome His Majesty included Richard Ofori…
For over 15 years, 4X4 stood as one of Ghana’s most dynamic and award-winning music groups. With their unique fusion of hip hop, Afrobeat, and hiplife, the trio carved a distinct space in the Ghanaian music industry, delivering crowd favorites like “World Trade Center”, “Waist and Power”, “Yesi Yesi”, and “London Bridge”. Their infectious sound and energetic performances earned them multiple accolades and cemented their status as one of the finest groups to emerge in the 2000s. However, fans hoping for a comeback will be disappointed to learn that the group won’t be reuniting. Captain Planet, one of the founding…
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan is urging Premier League giants Arsenal to offer midfielder Thomas Partey a new contract following an outstanding performance for the club this season. Partey, who joined the Gunners in summer 2020 from Atletico Madrid, has just two months left on his current deal, but the North London club are yet to hand him a new contract. Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Barcelona, while a potential return to Atletico Madrid is also being considered, as his future at Arsenal remains uncertain. However, Gyan, who had a stint in…
The Paramount Chief of Lower Axim, Awulae Attibrukusu, has urged traditional leaders across the country to rally behind the government’s renewed efforts to combat illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, to safeguard Ghana’s river bodies and forest reserves for present and future generations. Speaking to Citi News on the sidelines of a meeting of the Lower Axim Traditional Council, Awulae Attibrukusu — a former Vice President of the National House of Chiefs — praised the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for his visible commitment to tackling the menace. He stressed that chiefs must take their role…
Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has stressed the need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to address longstanding challenges in the country’s transport and logistics sector. Speaking at the maiden Transport and Logistics Sector CEOs Breakfast Meeting, the Minister noted that issues such as infrastructure deficits, high freight and port charges, urban congestion, and road safety require joint effort and innovative solutions. He acknowledged that the transport sector is currently grappling with several critical challenges and, as such, is not fulfilling its role as an effective economic facilitator or a reliable social service for Ghanaians. “Transport plays a vital role…
Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has attributed the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections to low voter turnout among its members. Speaking during the NPP’s “Thank You” tour on Wednesday, April 23, at the party headquarters in Accra, Dr. Bawumia revealed that approximately 2.1 million party supporters failed to show up at the polls, which he believes played a major role in the party’s loss. “Notwithstanding our hard work, we still suffered a heavy defeat. When you look at what happened, you will see that it was internal.…