Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to fast-track the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill under a certificate of urgency. He argued that if the controversial ‘Dumsor Levy’ was passed with such urgency, the moral defence of Ghana demands even more decisive action. His petition comes on the back of a circulating images a South African gay couple , Lue & Rue, known for their activism on social media, shared romantic photos taken at the Independence Arch in Accra under the hashtag #ShowGhanaLove. In a…

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that he held productive discussions with philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in Brussels, ahead of the Gavi Vaccine Alliance’s pledging session. The high-level meeting, held on the sidelines of the global health summit, focused on Ghana’s strategic interventions in the health sector, with particular emphasis on vaccine access, primary healthcare, and sustainable financing. In a post on X, President shared after the meeting, President Mahama said the discussions covered significant national efforts, including Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare programme, the operational progress of the National Vaccine Institute, and the positive impact of uncapping the…

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has, for the first time, broken her silence following the commencement of Article 146 impeachment proceedings against her, stating emphatically that she will not resign or retire in the face of what she describes as a “flawed and opaque” process. In a strongly worded press briefing, the Chief Justice, who has served on the bench for over two decades, said her decision to speak up comes not out of desperation, but from a sense of duty to justice, the judiciary, and the country. “Let me assure everybody that I do not seek…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has arrested several former and current officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), and the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) in connection with ongoing investigations into suspected corruption and corruption-related offences. Among those arrested and detained are Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, former Commissioner-General of the GRA; Isaac Crentsil, former Commissioner of Customs and currently General Manager at SML; and Christian Tetteh Sottie, former Technical Advisor at the GRA, now Managing Director of SML. The trio were reportedly detained overnight after failing to meet bail conditions. The OSP made this…

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has raised concerns over the poor state of pitches being used for the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, urging authorities to address the issue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking after Real Madrid’s group stage win over Mexican side Pachuca, Bellingham did not mince words about the subpar playing conditions, which he believes hinder performance and pose a risk to player safety. “The pitches aren’t great, to be honest,” he said. “It’s really hard. The ball barely bounces, it holds up a lot, and…

Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has taken a sharp jab at Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, suggesting that he lacks the ability to translate ideas into tangible results. His comments come in response to Dr. Bawumia’s recent statement during a meeting with over 200 MMDCEs, where he said: “I may not be rich, but I have rich ideas. Poor people can also be Presidents of Ghana.” In what appears to be a direct rebuttal, Kennedy Agyapong posted on X (formerly Twitter) just hours later, writing: “In this world, some…

Former Communications Team Member of the Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia 2024 Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed assertions that the Vice President’s defeat in the 2024 general elections disqualifies him as a viable candidate for the 2028 presidential race. Responding to claims by NPP flagbearer contender Kennedy Agyapong, who argued that Dr. Bawumia’s 2024 loss was the worst in the party’s history, Aboagye described such statements as both factually incorrect and statistically unfounded. He made this assertion in an interview with The1957News on the sidelines of over 200 MMDCEs endorsing Dr. Bawumia publicly at the Alisa Hotels. “It’s false if anybody…

Former Municipal Chief Executive for Adentan, Ebenezer Doku has indicated that that an earlier claim by former Assin Central MP and flagbearer hopeful of the NPP, Kennedy Agyapong that over 200 MMDCEs endorsed his candidacy is false. He made this claim on the sidelines of reading a press statement at the Alisa Hotel after over 200 Former MMDCES declared their support for Former President Dr. Bawumia. He indicated that, they did not publicly declare support for Kennedy Agyapong as they have read a statement to show solidarity with Dr. Bawumia’s candidacy. He stated that they rather spoke, wined and dined…

The iconic Garage Lounge & Bar has announced its imminent closure after five and a half years of redefining the city’s entertainment culture. Known affectionately as simply “Garage,” the hotspot has built a solid reputation as more than just a bar or lounge,it evolved into a full-blown cultural movement. With its wild and thriving nightlife atmosphere, Garage was fast becoming Accra’s unofficial club, attracting a mix of creatives, revelers, and tastemakers every week. The announcement was made on Garage’s official X (formerly Twitter) account with the emotional message: “End of an era. Thank you Accra. After 5 & 1½ incredible…

Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that negotiations between Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey and Arsenal have reached a stalemate, suggesting the player may be on his way out of the Emirates. In a post on X, Romano stated categorically that there is a “concrete chance” for Partey to leave Arsenal after a five-year stint at the club. “Negotiations between Arsenal and Thomas Partey over new deal are not advancing.No agreement so far and now concrete chances to part ways in the upcoming days. Thomas would be available as free agent.” He wrote Partey, who joined the Gunners in…