Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has petitioned President John Mahama to terminate the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited. His petition follows a press statement issued by Zoomlion on April 30, in which the company announced ongoing negotiations to increase the monthly allowance of sweepers from GH₵280 to GH₵420, an increment of GH₵140. The contract, which has been running for the past 19 years, expired in September 2024. However, its renewal has stalled following public backlash over the meagre GH₵280 monthly allowance paid to beneficiaries, which Chief Executive Officer of YEA, Malik Basintale has assured he won’t…

Ghanaian dancehall artist, Charles Nii Armah Jr, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has publicly apologized to his former manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, best known as Bullgod, over past allegations linking him to the 2014 murder of Fennec Okyere. The apology, shared via social media on April 30, 2025, marks an attempt to retract his previous claims and reconcile with Bullgod after years of tension. In 2022, Shatta Wale accused Bullgod of being involved in the unsolved murder of Fennec Okyere, the late manager of rapper Kwaw Kese. He claimed Bullgod had revealed key details to him about the crime,…

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has alleged that the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) by the government is intended to support illegal mining activities. He made this claim along with other preliminary remarks on issues such as the dismissal of post-December 7 recruits and the removal of some top military officials before delivering his speech at a press conference held at the NPP’s National Headquarters. This was in relation to the planned protest against the suspension of the Chief Justice. Afenyo-Markin further alleged that the establishment of GoldBod indirectly institutionalizes ‘galamsey,’ claiming that the initiative to purchase…

Cousin to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Gabby Otchere-Darko, says he would be surprised if Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey renews his contract with Arsenal for just one year, even if it comes with a significant pay rise. Despite identifying as a passionate Arsenal supporter, Otchere-Darko described the club’s treatment of Partey over the past few years as “bloody awful” and disrespectful. He appears to favour the midfielder’s departure as a free agent, suggesting that signing with a new club would be more beneficial than spending another season at the Emirates Stadium. “I am a Gooner and a strong loyalist at that,…

President John Dramani Mahama has given organised labour a firm assurance that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will not be privatised. He made this statement to allay heightened concerns over the possible privatisation of ECG following its inefficiencies and the accumulation of colossal debts. “Let me assure you that it is not my intention to privatise ECG as an institution. Our focus is more on a public-private collaboration to inject efficiency into our downstream electricity distribution system,” the President said. He highlighted the poorly managed state of ECG, which has plunged the power distribution sector into debts amounting to…

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has revealed that in 2024, it submitted a proposal to the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) to increase the allowances of beneficiaries from GH¢280 to GH¢420. According to Zoomlion, the widely criticized low allowances for beneficiaries remain a topic of ongoing negotiations. While Zoomlion proposed GH¢420, the Youth Employment Agency has countered with a pegged increment of GH¢300. This clarification was made in a statement issued in response to public criticism regarding Zoomlion’s contract with the Youth Employment Agency, which currently faces uncertainty over renewal due to concerns about unfair remuneration for beneficiaries. Zoomlion stated that it has…

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo has strongly urged the President to dismiss all government officials who failed to declare their assets after the expiry of the March 31 deadline. Mr. Domelevo’s comments follow an investigative analysis by The Fourth Estate, which revealed that 55 government officials, representing 32% of President Mahama’s appointees, failed to declare their assets by the March 31 deadline.He labelled the failure of the defaulting state officials as an act of indiscipline and a lack of regard for the President. “The first thing is that this is gross indiscipline and disrespect, and in my considered opinion, the…

The Supreme Court has deferred its judgement on the injunction against Akwatia Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi, to June 11, 2025, stating that it has not yet concluded deliberations on the matter. This comes as a departure from the Court’s earlier announcement to deliver a ruling today, April 30, 2025. The case stems from an interim injunction issued by the High Court on January 3, 2025, which prevented Mr. Kumi from being sworn into Parliament. The injunction followed a legal challenge filed by Henry Boakye-Yiadom, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate and former MP, against the Electoral Commission (EC),…

The Movement for Change has expressed its satisfaction with President Mahama’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice following the establishment of a prima facie case in the three petitions filed against her. They pointed out that the decision aligns with the constitutional procedure stipulated in Article 146. In a press statement, they cautioned political actors, especially the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress, to refrain from politicizing the ongoing process.They emphasized their commitment to closely monitoring developments, bearing a sense of responsibility to ensure that the outcome reflects fairness and justice. “As a movement rooted in the will…

The Doctors’ Association at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has called off its strike, resuming operations only at the Emergency Unit, while Out Patient Department services remains suspended. This decision follows a meeting with a high-powered delegation sent by the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II. The strike, which lasted nearly two days, left many patients stranded and sparked widespread concern. Despite calls from the Health Minister, the Minority Caucus, and Parliament’s Health Committee for a complete suspension of the industrial action, the doctors have resolved to continue their strike at the Out-Patient Department (OPD). The hospital confirmed…