The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has released dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, on bail set at GH₵10 million, with two sureties required to be validated. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 21, EOCO confirmed that Shatta Wale was invited to support ongoing inquiries into a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which U.S. authorities have identified as assets acquired through a $4 million fraud scheme involving Ghanaian citizen Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently incarcerated in the United States. The statement read, “Nii Armah was granted bail around 9 pm shortly after the interrogation...
Mahama Commends Youth in Fintech for Addressing Issues Beyond Government Reach
Former President John Mahama has commended young Africans working in the fintech sector for developing solutions to issues that governments have grappled with for generations. Speaking at the public-private business forum during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX) in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday, Mahama emphasized that youth-led innovation is reshaping Africa’s economic landscape and providing lasting remedies to problems once deemed unsolvable. “The youth form 60%. If you take the age category of between 16 and 35, they form 60% of Africa’s population. And so that’s not a demographic you can ignore. But aside from that,...
Shatta Wale Detained by EOCO Over Lamborghini Tax Probe
Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., widely recognized by his stage name Shatta Wale, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as part of an inquiry into the tax status of a yellow Lamborghini Urus. A statement issued by his management confirmed that the artist voluntarily appeared at EOCO’s headquarters on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, accompanied by his legal counsel, Cephas Biyuo. Shatta Wale’s team called on his fan base the “SM Family”to stay composed and refrain from spreading rumors. They assured supporters that his legal representatives are actively engaging with the authorities...
Obuasi Court Rejects K.T. Hammond’s Election Case, Imposes GH¢60k Penalty
The High Court in Obuasi, located in the Ashanti Region, has rejected an election petition brought by former Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahiru Hammond widely known as K.T. Hammond contesting the parliamentary win of Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani in Adansi Asokwa. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Justice Kwabena Twumasi dismissed the case and ordered Mr. Hammond to pay a penalty of GH¢60,000, labeling the petition as a misuse of judicial resources. Following the verdict, Mr. Dorani’s legal representative, Richard Andy, stated that the petition was baseless and welcomed the court’s decision. He noted that the decision...
Government to Introduce Performance Benchmarks for Ambassadors and Diplomats
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that Ghanaian ambassadors and diplomatic representatives will soon operate under specific performance benchmarks. This groundbreaking initiative, designed to enhance economic diplomacy, represents a significant milestone in the nation’s foreign affairs strategy. Speaking at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), Minister Ablakwa announced that the framework will be formally unveiled on September 1 by President John Dramani Mahama. He described the move as a first in Ghana’s diplomatic history. “On the first of September, the President will be launching, for the first time ever, key performance indicators (KPIs) for all...
2025 WASSCE Begins with Over 460,000 Students Taking Oral English
The 2025 edition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) officially kicked off today, Wednesday, August 20, with 461,640 students nationwide sitting for the Oral English paper. This year’s cohort includes 207,381 boys and 254,259 girls, showing a modest rise of 1,029 candidates compared to the 460,611 who participated in the exam last year. The examination is being conducted in phases, beginning with the practical assessments on August 4, while the core written papers commenced today. This year also marks the fourth consecutive time Ghanaian students are taking part in the “Ghana Only” version of WASSCE, a format...
President Mahama Hails Ghana Cedi as World’s Top Currency at Japan Forum
President John Mahama has proclaimed that the Ghanaian cedi is the strongest-performing currency globally this year, as he encouraged Japanese companies to explore emerging investment prospects in Ghana. Addressing the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum held alongside the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX) on Wednesday, Mahama said Ghana has regained macroeconomic stability and boosted investor trust. “For those of you who know the history of the Ghanaian cedi, it’s been one of the most volatile currencies in Africa, and a few years back, we were said to be the worst-performing currency. “I’m happy to announce that this...
CDS Presents Posthumous Ranks and Insignia to Families of Adansi Helicopter Crash Victims
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, formally handed over ranks and insignia to the grieving families of the military personnel who perished in the Adansi helicopter accident. The presentation took place at the Air Force Headquarters in Accra, following the conferment of honors by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, John Dramani Mahama. The honoured servicemen included Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manean Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. As part of the posthumous recognitions, Squadron Leader Anala was advanced to the rank of Wing Commander;...
Presidency Confirms GHS 2.3 Million Milestone for Children Support Initiative
The Presidency has announced that the Children Support Fund, created to provide financial assistance to the children of victims of the recent helicopter crash, has accrued a total of GHS 2.3 million. The initiative was announced by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, on Friday, August 15, as a direct response to the devastating loss of lives in the August 6 helicopter accident. Stanbic Bank Ghana provided an initial seed donation of GH¢500,000, with further support coming from various corporate organizations such as Procus GH Limited, GB Foods Ghana, Sunda FM Manufacturing Ltd, Sage Distribution Ltd,...
Minority Health Caucus Slams Unlawful Conduct at Ridge Hospital, Demands Probe
The Minority Health Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as “unlawful and reckless” behavior by Mr. Ralph St. Williams at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital. In a press release dated Tuesday, August 19, the Caucus expressed grave concern over a widely circulated video showing Mr. St. Williams storming the hospital premises on Monday, August 18, accompanied by a group of men. The footage reportedly captures him shouting aggressively, filming patients, health professionals, and visitors without consent, and causing significant disruption to the hospital’s operations. “This behavior is an...