Author: Political Desk

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed inconsistencies between the asset declaration submitted by former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, during his time in office and properties traced to him through ongoing investigations. In a post on Friday, January 23, 2026, Samuel Darko, Director of Strategy, Research and Communication at the OSP, stated that the Office has unsealed Dr Abdul-Hamid’s asset declaration filed with the Auditor General (Audit Service) while he was in public office. A comparison with assets and income declared during the OSP’s investigations showed several discrepancies. According to Sammy Darko,…

Global Info Analytics has released its final poll ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, projecting a commanding lead for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to the survey, Dr Bawumia is expected to secure 57% of delegate votes, well above the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in a single round. The poll places the other aspirants as follows: – Kennedy Ohene Agyapong — 28% – Dr Bryan Acheampong — 13% – Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum — 2% – Kwabena Agyei Agyepong — 0% Global Info Analytics Executive Director Mussa Dankwah, who shared the…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant and Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has revealed that his seating arrangement at the party’s Peace Pact Ceremony on Thursday acted as a “divine intervention” to avert a potential public clash among the contenders. Speaking to party delegates from Manso Nkwakaw and Manso Adudia during his second campaign tour in the Ashanti Region on Friday, Dr. Acheampong described the evident tensions through the body language of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, which he said could have disrupted the January 22 event in Accra.…

The High Court in Accra has confirmed that there is no record of a last will and testament for the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, in the registry of the Probate and Administration Division. This revelation came to light through an official search conducted as part of the ongoing legal proceedings to administer the musician’s estate. The search was initiated to ascertain whether Daddy Lumba had deposited a will with the court, including details such as the date of filing, the individual who submitted it, and the lawyer responsible for its preparation. However, in…

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…