Author: Political Desk

The 2024 presidential candidate of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has addressed reports of a US$14.9 million judgment debt being enforced in Ghana from a UK court ruling, asserting that the matter remains before the courts and that legal proceedings are still active. In a statement released on January 23, the business tycoon and president of the Kwarleyz Group claimed that media reports have distorted the facts regarding the judgment secured by Cola Holdings Limited. Mr Bediako insisted that he did not personally borrow any funds from Cola Holdings Limited, nor did the company disburse any money to him…

The Minority Leader and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for unity among the party’s presidential aspirants, emphasizing that internal divisions not only weaken the NPP but also harm the nation. Speaking on Thursday, January 22, 2026, during the signing of a peace pact by five aspirants ahead of the NPP presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, Mr Afenyo-Markin urged the contenders to focus on a campaign driven by ideas, vision, and unity. “Whenever the NPP is united, it is formidable; whenever it is divided, it bleeds and Ghana pays the price,” he…

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has cautioned that results from any polling station involved in misconduct or irregularities during the party’s presidential primary on January 31 will be nullified. The warning comes in the wake of a Peace Pact signed by the five flagbearer aspirants, designed to foster harmony, transparency, and internal unity throughout the electoral process. In an interview on Channel One TV, Mr. Osei Owusu responded to concerns voiced by one of the aspirants, Kennedy Agyapong, regarding a clause in the pact that mandates acceptance of results from all…

The High Court (Commercial Division) in Accra has enforced a judgement from the High Court of England and Wales against businessman Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, compelling him to pay over US$14.9 million in debt, plus accrued interest and costs, to UK-based Cola Holdings Limited. The enforcement follows the registration of the foreign judgement in Ghana on May 20, 2025, after an application by Cola Holdings Limited. A notice detailing the court’s decision was published in the Daily Graphic on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The original judgement was delivered by Deputy Master Sabic KC of the High Court…

The campaign team of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong has provided clarity on the concerns he voiced during the signing of the party’s peace pact ahead of the January 31 presidential primaries. The peace pact, endorsed by all five candidates, pledges commitment to party unity, respect for the electoral process and its results, and prevention of actions by supporters that could disrupt internal harmony. At the signing event, Mr. Agyapong was seen engaging with party officials over apparent issues, sparking curiosity about his reservations. In an appearance on The Cituation Room on Channel One TV, Kwasi Kwarteng,…

Officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have successfully rescued a dog that fell into a well at Amamorley Canada Junction after receiving a distress call on January 20, 2025. In a press statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the GNFS in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, it was detailed that a three-member rescue team, led by Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADO1) Nana Kobina Biney, was quickly dispatched following the alert. The team arrived at the scene promptly and executed the rescue operation in line with established safety protocols, ensuring the dog was…

Former Majority Leader and ex-Suame MP, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed surprise at Kennedy Agyapong’s 37% vote share in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2023 presidential primary, suggesting it could decrease in the upcoming contest on January 31. In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu linked Kennedy Agyapong’s performance in 2023 to public dissatisfaction at the time and the exit of Alan Kyerematen from the race. He rejected suggestions of coordinated backing for any candidate within Parliament during the previous primary. “I’m not aware of any group in Parliament during my time as Majority Leader. No one…

Hajia Amina Adam, the widow of the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Naser Toure Mahama, has formally declared her intention to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries ahead of the by-election to fill the vacant seat. In a press release issued on January 22, 2026, Hajia Amina expressed profound grief over the sudden passing of her husband on January 4, 2026, describing him as not only a spouse but a leader to her and their children who instilled values of respect for humanity and gratitude to the Almighty. She highlighted the overwhelming support and affection shown to…

A student of the Institute of Journalism of the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) has tragically died after being knocked down by an unregistered vehicle on the N1 Highway. According to reports available to The1957News, the suspect driver allegedly abandoned the body of the deceased in the Korle Bu area. The incident occurred on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Dzorwulu traffic light intersection near the Lapaz footbridge, where the student, identified as Nelson, was attempting to cross the road after visiting the campus en route home. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the driver initially feigned concern and expressed…

The Accra High Court has dismissed a GH¢20 million defamation lawsuit filed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Ransford  Abbey, popularly known as Randy Abbey, against the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, alias Abronye DC. In a ruling delivered by Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul Basit, the court found the writ of summons and statement of claim to be procedurally defective, leading to its outright dismissal without any orders as to costs. The suit, initiated on August 26, 2025, followed alleged defamatory broadcasts and publications made by Abronye,…