Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticised the bail conditions imposed on Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing them as deliberately excessive and aimed at frustrating his timely release. Addressing party supporters and the media at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) premises in Accra on Friday, May 30, Dr. Bawumia expressed serious concern over the GHS50 million bail bond with two justified sureties set by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which remains unmet. “The bail condition that has been set for Chairman Wontumi’s bail…
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The peaceful town of Tadzewu has been rocked by a brutal killing that has left the community in mourning. Carson Fogah Ladzekpo, a retired seafarer turned cattle farmer, was found dead and buried in his own cattle kraal, with a Fulani herdsman he had employed emerging as the prime suspect. According to local sources, Mr. Ladzekpo, who returned to his hometown a decade ago after a successful maritime career, was last seen on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, in the company of cattle dealers who had come to purchase three bulls. Concern grew over his whereabouts in the days that followed.…
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations (MoCDTI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (29-05-25) with the Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) and Presight AI to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovation and Technology Hub. The hub aims to position Ghana as a continental leader in digital transformation and technological advancement, creating a platform for investment, innovation and job creation. The partnership is expected to drive economic growth, build export capacity in advanced technologies, and strengthen diplomatic ties between Ghana and the United Arab Emirates. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Hon. Minister for Communication, Digital Technology,…
A South African woman convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life in prison, along with her two accomplices. The jail terms for Racquel “Kelly” Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis, and their friend Steveno van Rhyn come more than a year after Joshlin Smith mysteriously disappeared outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town. Despite a highly publicised search for the girl, who vanished in February 2024, she is yet to be found. South African prosecutors say she was sold into slavery however this was not definitively proven during the trial. It is believed…
Former Vice President and 2024 NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin were unsuccessful in their attempt to have access to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) headquarters in Accra. Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was reportedly transferred to the NIB following his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Despite being granted permission to enter the NIB premises at Ridge on Friday, May 30, Dr. Bawumia confirmed after exiting the facility that he…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged members of the NPP to avoid verbal attacks and divisive behaviour during the upcoming campaign for party positions. He warned that a to do so could have serious consequences for the party in the 2028 elections, similar to what was experienced in 2024. Dr. Bawumia made the statement at the conclusion of the party’s National Thank You Tour in the Eastern Region on Sunday. The tour is set to continue in the Greater Accra Region today. 2024 Defeat Reflecting on the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections, the former Vice President and presidential candidate explained…
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has taken his ‘learned friend’ Thaddeus Sory to the cleaners, asserting that he was no match for him during their only court face-off. Sory, a pro-NDC lawyer, has gone on a tirade on social media, running down the legal capabilities of the younger Dame alleging that he won cases just because he became Attorney-General. Dame kept quiet all the time. Response However, on May 24, Dame decided to make his response known, and it was vigorous. He began, “I have always ignored the write-ups you have produced about me. For the first time, however, and…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for increased technological investment to add value to Ghana’s minerals, particularly gold. Emphasizing the country’s abundant mineral resources, His Majesty stated that this is the best way for Ghana to maximize benefits from its mineral wealth. He made these remarks during a meeting with Berenice Owen-Jones, the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, at the Manhyia Palace. The High Commissioner’s visit was aimed to strengthen the ties between Ghana and Australia, and she extended an invitation to Otumfuo to visit Australia, highlighting that her country and continent would be delighted to welcome a globally…
Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah has confirmed that Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang returned to the country from her medical leave in London aboard a chartered flight. He explained that the Vice President flew on a private jet because the presidential jet is currently faulty and unfit for use. The government has faced heavy criticism from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) after it was revealed that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, returned home using a private jet. This criticism comes in light of the fact that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), while in opposition, had heavily criticized President Akufo-Addo for using…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has welcomed Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang back to Ghana after her medical leave in the United Kingdom. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, thanked God for her swift recovery and wished her well as she resumes her official duties. Message His message stated, “A warm welcome back home to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. Samira Bawumia and I thank God for your speedy recovery and wish you all the best as you return to work.” Ready to work Upon her return, Professor…