Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the Ghana Police Service and the Attorney‑General to discontinue prosecutions allegedly initiated on his behalf, stressing his commitment to free speech and democratic values. The statement follows the arrest and arraignment of a National Democratic Congress organiser in Agona West, accused of publishing false news and making offensive comments about Dr. Bawumia. In a press release issued on Wednesday, July 22, Dr. Bawumia clarified that he had neither lodged a complaint nor sanctioned any prosecution against the individual. “The answer to offensive speech is better speech, and the...
Police Seize Suspected Narcotics at Asawase Market; Two Arrested
The Manhyia District Police Command has intercepted a large consignment of suspected narcotic drugs at the Asawase Market, leading to the arrest of two men. According to a statement from the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters, the suspects — Osman Bassein, 37, and Mohammed Abdul‑Razak, 38 — were apprehended while transporting fertilizer sacks believed to contain narcotics. Police recovered thirteen sacks filled with one hundred compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs. The exhibits have been photographed, secured, and forwarded for forensic examination. The suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations. The police commended members of the...
Africa’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan Moves Beyond Paper, Mahama Declares
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Africa’s ambition to build a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is no longer “a mere scribble on paper” but a vision steadily advancing toward reality. Speaking on Day Two of the African Union Extraordinary Summit, President Mahama urged the continent to reduce its heavy dependence on imported medicines and medical supplies by investing in local pharmaceutical production and industrial transformation. He warned that reliance on external sources for essential health commodities remains a major vulnerability, stressing that strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity is critical to achieving health security, driving economic transformation, and creating jobs for...
Ghana to Host 3rd China–West Africa Medical Expo Focused on Innovation, Investment and Digital Health
Ghana will host the 3rd China–West Africa Medical & Health Industry and AI Diagnosis & Project Cooperation Summit & Expo 2026, with a strong focus on innovation, investment, and digital health. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Health Community of West Africa Association (HCOWA), the Ghana Health Service, and other partners, officially launched the event under the theme “Strengthening China–West Africa Health Partnerships Through Innovation, Investment, Technology and Sustainable Healthcare Development.” Representing the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Dr. Hafiz Adam, Acting Director of Technical Coordination, underscored government’s commitment to strategic healthcare investments, medical technology transfer,...
CSA Warns of Rising Restaurant and Food‑Vendor Impersonation Scams
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert warning of a surge in online impersonation scams targeting restaurants and food vendors, with financial losses tripling in the first half of 2026. Between January and June, the CSA recorded 112 cases compared to 61 over the same period last year, with losses rising sharply from GHS 84,592 to GHS 296,083. Criminals are reported to be manipulating Google Search and Google Maps listings to trick unsuspecting customers into making payments to fraudulent accounts. According to the CSA, fraudsters exploit features such as “suggest an edit” and “claim this business” to...
Mahama Rallies Africa’s Leaders to Confront Health Challenges
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stirring call to African leaders to seize the moment and accelerate collective action toward achieving Universal Health Coverage and ending preventable diseases across the continent. “We have gathered here because we are the front line of this liberation struggle. We are the generals of the Continent’s Battalion of Change Seekers,” President Mahama declared at the Opening Ceremony of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra. Framing Africa’s modern struggle as one not only against poverty and inequality but also against the diseases that continue to limit the potential of millions, President...
Carlos Queiroz Could Join CAF Review After Ghana’s World Cup Campaign
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz could be involved in a CAF review meeting aimed at assessing Africa’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF president Patrice Motsepe has announced plans to bring together national team coaches, football experts and former players after African teams achieved a record-breaking showing at the tournament. Queiroz, who guided Ghana to the knockout stage in his first World Cup campaign with the Black Stars, is expected to remain in charge of the national team as discussions continue over a new two-year contract. The Portuguese coach has received backing from Ghana President John Mahama and key...
Mother-of-four In court Over Alleged Offensive Remarks About Mahama On TikTok
TikToker Rita Konadu, popularly known as “Mama One,” has been granted GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties after appearing before court over allegations of making offensive remarks about President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. The 49-year-old mother of four, who hails from Juaben in the Ashanti Region, was granted bail after being arraigned following her arrest by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) of the Ghana Police Service. Mama One was picked up by the police over videos allegedly posted on social media in which she made offensive and derogatory comments directed at the President and the...
DVLA: Over 90% of ‘Aboboyaa’ In Accra Operate Without Side Mirrors
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says more than 90% of tricycles, popularly known as aboboyaa, operating in Accra do not have side mirrors, raising concerns about their roadworthiness and compliance with basic safety requirements. Stephen Attu, a representative of the DVLA, disclosed this in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, July 22, 2026, during a discussion on the regulation of tricycles. “I can tell you based on observation that over 90% of them don’t even have mirrors,” he said, adding, “I wouldn’t dispute that.” Mr Attu, however, said tricycles are subject to roadworthiness inspections, just like other vehicles,...
Ofori-Atta Case Exposes Deep Split Between US Immigration Rulings And Ghanaian Prosecution
The recent legal developments surrounding Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, highlight a complex intersection between United States immigration adjudication and Ghanaian criminal jurisprudence. From an analytical perspective, this divergence underscores the inherent friction when domestic anti-corruption proceedings collide with foreign discretionary administrative reviews. A ruling delivered by United States Immigration Judge David Gardey at the Annandale Immigration Court in Virginia granted the former minister’s application for adjustment of status. The Department of Homeland Security opposed the application by citing criminal charges filed in Ghana concerning the Strategic Mobilisation Limited contract. Legal scholars note that while immigration courts possess broad...