A bench warrant issued earlier today for the apprehension of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and serving as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, was officially withdrawn following his subsequent appearance in court. The warrant was issued by the Criminal Division of the High Court around 9:40 a.m. after Mr. Wontumi failed to attend when the case was initially called. However, he and his legal representatives arrived after 10:00 a.m. and submitted a request to the court to revoke the warrant, which was approved at 11:39 a.m. During the session, Wontumi’s attorney, Andy Appiah-Kubi,...
Mahama Pays Tribute to Late Nana Konadu, Announces State Funeral with Full Honours
President John Mahama paid a visit to the home of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings to express his sympathies and pay tribute to her distinguished career in public service. During his visit, President Mahama spoke about her remarkable contributions and enduring impact. He further revealed that the former First Lady will receive a state funeral with full ceremonial honours, acknowledging her outstanding dedication to the country. The President also penned a message in the condolence book set up in her honour. At the Rawlings residence, Mr Mahama and his wife joined relatives, notable personalities, and other mourners in offering prayers...
Gun Amnesty Programme to Be Declared Soon – NACSA
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry for the Interior and the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), has announced plans to roll out a Gun Amnesty Programme aimed at reducing the proliferation of illicit firearms and curbing gun-related violence across the country. In a press release issued in Accra and signed by the Executive Secretary of NACSA, Dr. Adam A. A. Bonaa, the Commission expressed deep concern over the increasing use of illicit firearms, which have contributed to the rising incidents of violence, crime, and loss of lives in communities nationwide. According to the statement, the...
GOLDBOD Jewelry Unveils Bola Ray And Joselyn Dumas As Brand Ambassadors
In a bold move to elevate Ghana’s gold narrative on the global stage, GoldBod Jewelry, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has officially unveiled celebrated broadcaster Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, and award-winning actress Joselyn Dumas as its brand ambassadors. The announcement was made at a colourful ceremony held at the company’s head office in Accra, drawing industry stakeholders, media practitioners, and cultural enthusiasts to witness what many have described as a strategic partnership between heritage and star power. According to the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi Esq., the appointment of the two...
Tolon MP Petitions President Mahama Over Delay in Helicopter Crash Report
The Member of Parliament for Tolon and First Deputy Minority Whip, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, requesting an update on the investigation into the tragic helicopter crash of August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight high-ranking government and military officials. In a letter dated October 27, 2025, Mr. Iddrisu invoked Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), both of which guarantee citizens the right to access information of public interest. The fatal crash, which occurred two months ago, led to the deaths...
Bank of Ghana Rolls Out Revised AML/CFT Guidelines to Tighten Financial Oversight
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled revised guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/PF), aimed at enhancing regulatory control and ensuring stricter adherence across the financial sector. The central bank explained that the updated framework is part of a broader initiative to safeguard Ghana’s financial ecosystem from unlawful financial flows and to harmonize domestic practices with international benchmarks. The updated directive, issued in September 2025, introduces more stringent due diligence protocols for banks, specialised deposit-taking institutions, and other licensed financial service providers. Under the new rules, these institutions are mandated to implement advanced...
Paul Biya declared winner of Cameroon presidential election
Cameroon’s long-standing President Paul Biya, aged 92, has been officially declared the winner of the October 12 presidential election, securing 53.66% of the vote according to the Constitutional Council. His closest rival, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a former ally turned opposition candidate, garnered 35.19%. This victory extends Biya’s rule into a potential 43rd year, possibly keeping him in office until nearly 100. The announcement has sparked widespread unrest. Opposition demonstrators clashed with security forces in multiple cities, including Douala and Garoua. In Douala, Reuters journalists witnessed police deploying tear gas as protesters—many shielding their faces—erected barricades and set tires ablaze. “We...
Four Arrested Over Shooting During Burial at Asamankese
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested four persons in connection with a shooting incident that disrupted a burial and funeral ceremony at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The incident, which occurred during the burial of six family members, resulted in injuries to six civilians and three police officers. A statement signed by DSP David Fianko-Okyere, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Command, said police intelligence revealed that some individuals were conveying firearms and cartridges in a room near the Asamankese chief’s palace. Officers were dispatched to the scene, leading to the...
Cabinet Warn Ministers Against Announcing Unapproved Policies
The Office of the Cabinet Secretary has issued a formal reminder to all Ministers of State to strictly comply with established Cabinet protocols before making any public declarations regarding government policies or initiatives. This advisory follows a rising pattern where certain Ministers have unveiled significant programmes in the name of the Government without prior consultation, scrutiny, or endorsement by Cabinet. On Friday, October 24, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced a directive mandating the use of indigenous languages for instruction in basic schools. The following day, he instructed the Ghana Education Service to assume full authority over student discipline and to...
CETAG Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Allowances and Unfulfilled Arbitration Ruling
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a strong warning that it will initiate a nationwide strike if the government does not settle outstanding payments and fully enforce an arbitral decision made by the National Labour Commission (NLC) in May 2023. In an interview with Joynews, CETAG President Maxwell Bunu stated that members will boycott lecture halls if the unresolved portions of the award—particularly the arrears for the 2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance—are not cleared before colleges reopen on 11 November 2025. He noted that although the association has held several discussions with government representatives, the...