Author: Political Desk

Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two young suspects for the robbery and murder of a 28-year-old woman, Silver Ngozi, at Asokore Mampong near Kumasi. The suspects, identified as Farouk Iddris, a 20-year-old motorbike mechanic and rider, and Salim Mohammed, a 19-year-old motorbike mechanic and rickshaw rider, were apprehended on December 12, 2025, at about 9:00 pm during a joint intelligence-led operation by the regional police headquarters and the anti-robbery unit at their hideout in Aboabo, Kumasi. Briefing the media, Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Arthur Osei Akoto, stated that preliminary investigations revealed the suspects…

The Koforidua High Court 2 has commuted an initial eight-day jail sentence imposed on the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Atiwa East, Ernest Owusu Ntim, to a fine of GH¢12,000 for contempt of court in connection with illegal mining (galamsey) activities. The court, after initially sentencing Ntim to eight days in prison for his alleged involvement in galamsey on protected land despite a pending injunction, reviewed the ruling on Monday, December 15, 2025, following submissions from his legal team. In the judgment, the court found that Ntim and his associates were responsible for extensive environmental damage, including the destruction of…

Popular Ghanaian musician Fancy Gadam has publicly criticised the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) after receiving a paltry GH¢128.82 as royalty payment for the year 2025. The “Total Cheat” hitmaker on Monday December 15, 2025, shared a screenshot of a Mobile Money alert from GHAMRO on Facebook, accompanied by a caption highlighting his disappointment. “GHS 123.82 — for creativity, sleepless nights, studio bills, promotions, and years of hard work. This is not just a notification; it’s a loud question mark on how our music is valued and how creatives are treated,” Fancy Gadam wrote. “We keep creating because we love…

President John Dramani Mahama has been installed as the Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, during a colourful traditional ceremony in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The prestigious Yoruba chieftaincy title, which translates to “a President who reorders the global space for the good of humanity,” was conferred in recognition of President Mahama’s outstanding leadership and his advocacy for global cooperation, fairness, and sustainable development. The honour positions him among an elite group of leaders celebrated for their transnational impact. The installation followed several days of…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has stated that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia holds no place in his life, emphasising that the 2024 presidential candidate “does not exist” to him. Speaking in an interview on Accra-based United Television (UTV) on Monday, December 19, 2025, the Assin Central Member of Parliament said, “I do not have time for Dr Bawumia. In my life, he does not exist, because if he existed, I might commit a crime. That is how I see myself.” Mr Agyapong accused Dr Bawumia of being behind controversial statements made by the Bono…

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has declared that her political future is tied to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gears up for its flagbearership contest. Speaking to party delegates and supporters, Adwoa Safo called for unity and strategic reflection within the NPP, stating emphatically, “It is time for Bawumia.” She acknowledged that political ambition is legitimate for all members, saying, “I am a politician, and Honourable Kennedy Agyapong is also a politician. In the same way that Honourable Ken has his own opinions and ambitions, I also have my…

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Atiwa East in the Eastern Region, Ernest Ntim, has been sentenced to eight days in prison by the Koforidua High Court 2 for contempt of court related to illegal mining activities, known as galamsey. The court found Mr Ntim guilty of continuing galamsey operations on protected land despite a pending injunction motion restraining such activities. His actions were said to have caused extensive environmental damage, including the destruction of farmlands, pollution of the Koben River, and contamination of water sources serving several communities. The ruling was delivered on Monday, December 15, 2025, following several…

The Black Stars of Ghana will take on four-time world champions Germany in an international friendly match on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Stuttgart. The encounter is part of the preparations for both teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana, under the guidance of Hamburg-born coach Otto Addo – a former Borussia Dortmund player who won the Bundesliga title in 2002 and earned 15 caps for the Black Stars – will use the game to fine-tune their squad. Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed excitement about the…

A latest opinion poll by Global InfoAnalytics, headed by Executive Director Mussa Dankwa, has tipped New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate Matthew Nyindam to a narrow lead ahead of the Kpandai parliamentary rerun. The survey, released on December 14, 2025, shows Mr Nyindam polling 50 percent, four points ahead of National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal on 46 percent. One percent indicated support for Donkor Eric Nipani, with three percent of respondents remaining undecided. Global InfoAnalytics described the contest as a statistical dead heat, noting that Mr Nyindam’s lead falls within the poll’s ±3.9 percent margin of error. The…

Former Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has questioned attempts to blame the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 presidential election, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for the party’s defeat. In a viral video, Adwoa Safo, who has been campaigning for Dr Bawumia in the party’s January 31, 2025, presidential primaries, emphasised collective responsibility for the defeat instead of singling out the former Vice President. “Was Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the Finance Minister? Were we not in government when our MPs said our finances were not going well and called for the removal of the Finance Minister?…