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Kwabena Adu Boahene Trial 2025: High Court Rejects Request to Halt Proceedings

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Ivy Hollys
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Kwabena Adu Boahene, former National Signals D-G

The Kwabena Adu Boahene trial will continue after the Accra High Court refused a request to pause the case. Lawyers for the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau had asked the court to stay the criminal proceedings.

The defence argued that Kwabena Adu Boahene trial should be halted until an appeal is determined. They were challenging an earlier ruling that denied access to certain disclosure materials. They claimed that the documents were necessary for a fair trial.

The High Court rejected the application and ruled that Kwabena Adu Boahene trial must proceed. The court said the appeal would not automatically suspend the prosecution. The ruling means the case continues while the appeal runs its course.

Prosecution and Allegations

State prosecutors argued that the trial should not be delayed. The deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai said the defence had not proven exceptional circumstances. He added that some of the requested documents were irrelevant or not in the possession of the prosecution.

The charges in the Kwabena Adu Boahene trial include stealing, money laundering, and willfully causing financial loss to the state. The alleged amount linked to money laundering is GH¢49.1 million. Abuse of public office is also part of the case.

Co-accused in the Kwabena Adu Boahene trial 2025 include his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, and Advantage Solutions Limited. Mildred Donkor, who was previously charged, is now expected to serve as a state witness.

Prosecutors allege that funds were diverted from state accounts into private entities. The case has drawn public interest due to the scale of the allegations.

Osei Assibey Antwi Corruption Charges: Former NSA Boss and Deputy Face Court Today

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Ivy Hollys
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osei assibey antwi: national service authority

Osei Assibey Antwi corruption charges have brought the former Executive Director of the National Service Authority before the court. He is appearing alongside his former deputy, Gifty Oware, to answer multiple allegations involving public funds.

Prosecutors confirmed that Osei Assibey Antwi corruption charges include 14 counts. These charges cover stealing, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state. The offenses are tied to sections 179A(1) and 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044) also applies to the case.

According to state prosecutors, Osei Assibey Antwi corruption charges relate to payments made to over 60,000 ghost national service personnel. The alleged misconduct is said to have taken place between August 2021 and February 2025.

Allegations Against the Former Deputy

The state said Osei Assibey Antwi corruption charges are not limited to the former Director-General. His deputy, Gifty Oware, faces several counts of stealing, money laundering, and abuse of office. She is accused of misappropriating GH¢38.46 million between February 2022 and March 2024.

Prosecutors also stated that Osei Assibey Antwi corruption charges are linked to financial decisions made under his leadership. They allege that Gifty Oware transferred GH¢31.5 million from a loan facility intended for national service personnel. The money allegedly went into the account of her private firm, Blocks of Life Consult.

Court documents indicate that Osei Assibey Antwi corruption charges involve the misuse of state resources. The alleged diversion of funds forms the basis of the case. The Attorney-General’s Department is leading the prosecution.

Legal observers note that Osei Assibey Antwi corruption charges could trigger wider scrutiny of financial practices at the National Service Authority. The case has drawn public interest as details emerge. Proceedings continue as both accused individuals respond to the allegations.

Ghana’s Economic Recovery 2025: Finance Minister Assures Investors of Stability

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Ivy Hollys
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Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Ghana's economic recovery

Ghana’s economic recovery has been reaffirmed by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during a meeting with international investors in Washington. He addressed the audience on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.

Dr. Forson said Ghana’s economic recovery is progressing with measurable gains. He stated that Ghana is on track and the gains will be sustained. The minister explained that Ghana’s economic recovery is evident in falling debt risks. He pointed to stronger macroeconomic fundamentals as proof of progress. He also referenced ongoing structural and fiscal reforms.

Economic Outlook and Growth Targets

Dr. Forson projected that Ghana’s economic recovery will strengthen in the final quarter. He said growth would be driven by a revitalized real sector. Inflation has already declined and is expected to fall further.

He added that Ghana’s economic recovery includes a target of single-digit inflation by year-end. He said the government is also working toward a positive primary balance. He confirmed that the goal is 1.5 percent of GDP by the end of the fiscal year.

The Minister said Ghana’s economic recovery depends on tight expenditure control. He emphasized prudent financial management as a priority. He noted that debt and spending reforms are still in force.

Dr. Forson stressed that Ghana’s economic recovery is anchored in long-term stability, noting that policy interventions have started to deliver results. Investors were told that gains made so far will be protected.

He concluded that Ghana’s economic recovery offers opportunities for strategic investment and encouraged investors to take advantage of renewed confidence.

By 2040, Ghana will become a paradise – Alan Kyerematen

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Ivy Hollys
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Alan Kyeremanten

Alan Kyerematen has outlined a long-term national agenda aimed at positioning Ghana as Africa’s leading economic force by 2040. Speaking under the banner of the Paradise Project, he said the initiative forms the core of the United Party’s development strategy and national economic vision.

Alan Kyerematen declared, “The vision of the United Party is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa by 2040. That is what we call Vision 2040. Branding this as the paradise project. So by 2040, if the people of Ghana, by the grace of God, install us into power, then we promise them that by 2040, Ghana will become a paradise.” 

National Transformation Agenda

Alan Kyerematen emphasized that the plan will be anchored on peace, unity, and security. He said these fundamentals are necessary to build stability and attract the investments required to drive growth. He also explained that the agenda is designed to create measurable outcomes and national accountability.

The leadership of the United Party reinforced the idea of inclusion and economic fairness. They said the organization intends to ensure equal opportunities for all, breaking the cycle where progress benefits only a few and empowering every Ghanaian to help build a new, inclusive, and economically transformed nation.

Alan Kyerematen stressed that planning and vision-setting are not optional but essential to national progress. He said long-term thinking will help the country set standards and evaluate leadership performance. “What a vision does is to articulate aspirations; what is the overarching goal. How are people going to measure you? Articulating a vision is very important, and this is a fundamental problem in Ghana.”

The Paradise Project, as presented by Alan Kyerematen, is designed to leverage national potential and provide a framework for economic and social advancement. The initiative will focus on transformation, opportunity, and national cohesion through 2040.

Movement for Change is now United Party (UP Plus)

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Ivy Hollys
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movement for change now UP Plus

Movement for Change is now United Party (UP Plus), following a formal rebranding and certification. Party executives say the transition marks a strategic repositioning ahead of future political engagements. The leadership described the move as the beginning of a new phase built on legacy, inclusiveness, and national relevance.

At the launch, a senior party figure stated, “We will tell you, and I believe ourselves, that this party has come to resurrect the old bones and the aged.” He confirmed that the party received its provisional certificates on the 3rd day of October 2025.

He underscored the party’s confidence and long-term outlook, noting, “Today we announce with enormous pride our arrival on the political scene of our beloved country. Every seed will germinate. But what I want to tell you is that when you sow a seed, it has to rot before it germinates.”

Strategic Direction and Identity

The leadership of Movement for Change explained that the rebranding to United Party (UP Plus) aligns with a broader national agenda. They believe the new identity provides a stronger framework for mobilization and policy engagement. The certification received in October 2025 further legitimises the party’s operations.

The party says the new structure is intended to expand participation and strengthen its national footprint. According to the leadership, Movement for Change has evolved to meet changing political expectations and to build a more inclusive platform.

The rebranding establishes United Party (UP Plus) as the official vehicle for advancing the movement’s goals. 

What Really Happened at Tamale Teaching Hospital and Ridge Hospital? – Kwabena Mintah Akandoh Explains

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Ivy Hollys
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Kwabena Mintah Akandoh explians what happpened at Tamale and Ridge Hospital

Ghana’s Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has broken his silence on the controversies surrounding his visits to the Tamale Teaching Hospital and Ridge Hospital in Accra. In an in-depth interview, the Minister addressed the incidents that sparked national debate, defended his leadership style, and shed light on Ghana’s ongoing health recruitment challenges.

The Tamale Teaching Hospital Incident

The controversy in Tamale erupted after the minister’s unannounced visit to the hospital following the death of a young man. According to Akandoh, tensions were already high. “I picked information that one young guy had lost his life, and there was agitation building up in the media,” he explained. “I was informed that the youth were massing up to attack the health professionals at Tamale Teaching Hospital.”

To prevent violence, the minister took the first flight to Tamale to assess the situation firsthand. While touring the facility with the CEO, a heated exchange occurred between him and a doctor, which was caught on camera and widely circulated online. However, Akandoh insists his intentions were misunderstood.

“The intention is not to expose anybody per se,” he clarified. “It is for me to know the realities on the ground. Sometimes, if as a minister you sit in the office and send people to bring you reports, you may not know the truth.”

Despite calls from some quarters for him to apologise, Akandoh maintained his stance: “There was no need for an apology anyway. If anything, I thought the leadership there should have been worried about how the doctor spoke to his minister.”

He later added that the misunderstanding has since been resolved and that his ministry provided the hospital with medical equipment worth over two million cedis to improve service delivery.

Addressing the Ridge Hospital Episode

Akandoh also commented on the Ridge Hospital controversy involving a man named Ralph, who allegedly assaulted a nurse. The minister explained that he went to the facility to reassure health workers who had become “apprehensive” after the incident.

“I walked there from the ministry because Ridge is not too far. I wanted to talk to the nurses and reassure them,” he said. After his meeting, Akandoh was criticised for shaking hands with Ralph. “I didn’t even know who he was initially,” he clarified. “It was my officers who later told me that was Ralph.”

The Minister stated that an inquiry was commissioned into the matter and that security at Ridge Hospital has since been strengthened.

The Bigger Picture: Health Sector Recruitment Challenges

Beyond the hospital incidents, the Health Minister addressed the ongoing issue of unemployed health professionals across Ghana. Responding to criticisms from opposition figures like Dr. Ayub Efreye, Akandoh explained that his ministry inherited unresolved recruitment and payroll issues.

“In 2024, government started to recruit nurses and midwives — about 13,500 of them — but no financial provision was made,” he said. “When we took office in 2025, we had to make adjustments. We’ve managed to put about 7,000 of them on the payroll.”

He also revealed a startling backlog of over 74,000 trained health professionals, some dating back to 2019, who are yet to be fully employed. “These are all the things we have inherited,” he stated. “We are cleaning it gradually.”

A Hands-On Approach to Leadership

Despite criticism of his hands-on style, Akandoh remains firm in his approach. “I am not the type who always wants to sit in one place and wait,” he said. “I am a grassroots person, and I’ll continue to visit facilities unannounced. It helps me make better decisions that are popular with the people.”

Illegal Mining in Kwesitwikrom Forcing Girls to Use Filthy Water During Menstruation

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Ivy Hollys
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illegal mining in Kwesitwikrom

The impact of illegal mining in Kwesitwikrom has pushed teenage girls into an unthinkable dilemma of using foul, dark, smelly pond water during their menstrual periods, or the other option is to stay home and miss school entirely.

At Kwesitwikrom D/A Basic School in the Agona East District of the Central Region, pupils have lived without access to clean water for the past two months. The shutdown of the Kwanyako Water Treatment Plant has left the community in crisis after the Ayensu River, the main source of raw water, became too polluted to treat.

Ghana has made progress in promoting girl-child education, increasing enrollment, and sustaining conversations around menstrual hygiene. But in and around the Ayensu River, those gains are at risk as the water crisis worsens, driven by contamination linked to illegal mining in Kwesitwikrom and surrounding communities.

The Kwanyako Headworks, once the lifeline of the area, was forced to close after turbidity levels in the river soared to nearly 95,000, far above the safe threshold of 50. With taps running dry, girls have resorted to unsafe alternatives, stripping them of their dignity and privacy.

Inside classrooms, menstruation remains unspoken, but its burden is undeniable. The lack of clean water has made it nearly impossible for girls to manage their periods safely and hygienically.

Despite growing calls for urgent action, former President John Dramani Mahama says he is not convinced enough political will exists to declare a state of emergency over mining activities in forest reserves and water bodies.

Bright Appiah, Executive Director of Child Rights International, says the situation is a direct violation of children’s fundamental rights.

He said, “The key thing for me from this documentary has to do with the fact that in all aspects, especially when it comes to the rights of the girl child; the major ones are being abused. You pick the right to health, which is critical in promoting the welfare of children. The right to protection is one of the critical rights of the state. Clearly, you will see that there are major pillars of rights that are being abused,” he said.

He warned that the long-term effects of illegal mining in Kwesitwikrom on children may not be immediately visible but could become devastating over time.

“It will take five, 10, 15 years to identify the effect. By that time, it will be a bit too late for the state to reverse. And even if the state wants to reverse it under our rehabilitation and maintenance program, it means spending millions of dollars to rehabilitate a child, especially where the gravity of the issue has become a norm in a particular society.”

Bright Appiah stressed that Ghana’s weak social safety systems make the situation even more alarming and called for immediate, pragmatic interventions.

Schoolchildren say illegal mining in Kwesitwikrom has polluted their only source of drinking water, forcing them, and especially girls, to rely on stagnant ponds for washing and sanitation.

For the girls of Kwesitwikrom, menstruation is no longer just a biological process; it has become a battle for dignity, health, and access to education.

SHS Placement: Free on Paper, Costly in Reality?

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Ivy Hollys
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cssps shs placement

To curb protocol admissions and bribery in SHS placement, the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) was created. This year, over 590,000 BECE candidates qualified, and 483,800 were placed in schools. Those who weren’t placed were directed to use the self-placement portal or visit solution centers.

On paper, SHS placement is transparent and free. But public experiences continue to suggest otherwise.

Public Complaints About SHS Placement

During the Orange Sunrise show, listeners called in to share worrying experiences with SHS placement. Some said relatives were told to provide cement, plastic chairs, or dustbins to secure a spot. Others claimed they were charged between GH¢50 and GH¢5,000, with payments reportedly taken in cash to avoid mobile money traces.

Just yesterday, two individuals were arrested for allegedly trying to manipulate the SHS placement system. According to Dr. Belinda Glover of the Free SHS Secretariat, they arrived with several placement request sheets—some holding five or more. She noted that having more than two sheets often indicates involvement in business deals.

It has been revealed some suspects collect money from desperate parents and pose as guardians to influence SHS placement. They were handed over to the police along with the money they allegedly brought.

These arrests follow claims that placement slots in schools like Aburi Girls were being sold for up to GH¢5,000. Parents in different regions continue to report being asked to pay to “secure” SHS placement for their children.

Official Responses

The Ghana Education Service insists that SHS placement is absolutely free and has urged parents to refuse payment requests and report anyone involved. The contradiction, however, is raising serious questions. 

If SHS placement is free and without corruption, why are arrests being made? Many believe a hidden market exists around the process, and these arrests seem to confirm public suspicions.

With trust declining, even a fair SHS placement procedure can appear compromised.

Is there an oversaturation of Lawyers in Ghana?

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Ivy Hollys
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lawyers in ghana

Lawyers in Ghana have come under renewed scrutiny following the call to the Bar of 824 new practitioners. However, legal expert David Ofosu-Dorte has urged the public to examine the numbers in context before drawing conclusions about oversaturation. He noted that the latest additions bring the national total to about 9,505 lawyers, with an estimated 7,300 based in Accra.

He compared Ghana’s lawyer-to-population ratio with other countries. Ghana has “about 1 lawyer to an average of about 3,600 people.” Kenya records one to 6,200 people. The United States has “four lawyers to 1,000 people.” He acknowledged that the numbers may appear high on the surface but cautioned against quick assumptions.

Ofosu-Dorte referencing other professions, stated that universities in Ghana graduate about 4,500 MBA students each year. He emphasized that these figures exceed the annual number of new lawyers.

He also drew attention to agriculture graduates. According to him, out of roughly 109,000 first-degree graduates in Ghana each year, about three percent study agriculture. That results in more than 3,000 graduates annually. He argued that the public often ignores these comparisons because other professions do not receive the same attention as lawyers.

He further highlighted the low doctor-to-patient ratio and the limited capacity to place them in the system. For him, the focus should not be on whether the country has too many lawyers.

He said Ghana must decide the kind of development it wants to pursue and which professions should grow to support it. He also questioned how the country can make fields like manufacturing and production engineering appealing to new talent. Employment opportunities, in his view, must match the areas the nation hopes to strengthen.

Ofosu-Dorte also pointed out that many new lawyers come from backgrounds in civil engineering, physics, and science. He explained that law often serves as a second profession and should not be assessed in isolation.

Lawyer Figures Should Inform Workforce Strategy

Looking ahead, Ofosu-Dorte projected that the number of lawyers could rise next year. He said, “The students in the class in part one that I taught are about 1,500. So if I take the average pass ratio, next year, we are going to graduate more than 1,000 lawyers.” Even with that increase, he stressed that MBA graduates would still outnumber lawyers.

He further argued that Ghana is churning out more journalists than lawyers.

For Ofosu-Dorte, the debate around lawyers exposes a broader issue. He believes Ghana must align professional training with national development goals. He argued that focusing on lawyers alone misses the real challenge of workforce distribution.

Mexico Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 64, Dozens Still Missing

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Ivy Hollys
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Mexico Flood
Texas Flood

The death toll from last week’s torrential rains and landslides in Mexico has climbed to 64, with at least 65 people still unaccounted for, according to the country’s Civil Defense authorities.

Heavy rainfall across central and southeastern Mexico triggered river overflows, flash floods, and massive landslides that cut off access to dozens of communities. Civil Defense Coordinator Laura Velázquez Alzúa confirmed the updated figures during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s daily press briefing on Monday.

President Sheinbaum assured citizens that government support would not be limited during the crisis.

“There are sufficient resources; this won’t be skimped on … because we’re still in the emergency period,” she said.

Thousands of soldiers and emergency personnel have been deployed to support rescue efforts and distribute relief items. However, access remains a major challenge. In northern Veracruz, around 80 communities are still unreachable by road due to landslides and damaged infrastructure.

Sheinbaum noted that air support is being used to reach some areas.

“A lot of flights are required to take sufficient food and water,” she added.

Early assessments show that over 100,000 homes have been affected. In some riverbank communities, houses were completely washed away.

The destruction spans at least five states, with the following casualties reported so far:

  • Veracruz – 29 deaths
  • Hidalgo – 21 deaths
  • Puebla – 13 deaths
  • Querétaro – 1 death (a child killed in a landslide)

Authorities say many areas are only now being reached, and the numbers could change as searches progress.

President Sheinbaum visited affected communities in Puebla and Veracruz over the weekend and has promised an expanded government response as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

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