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In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and serving as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, was hospitalized on Tuesday, May 27, after reportedly collapsing during an interrogation at the offices of EOCO in Accra.

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged EOCO and other security agencies to uphold the constitutional rights of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, who was arrested and detained on Tuesday, May 27.

NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as "Wontumi," has been arrested by officials from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). This came shortly after leaving the CID headquarters in Accra.

"I can bet my life that no air force officer will make the sort of statement that was made that it was rundown, never, because they are the very people who handle the servicing. It's not the minister." - Dominic Nitiwul, Former Defence Minister.

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Squatters who were evicted from the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange Neoplan Bus Stop , have returned less than 24 hours after a major decongestion exercise by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly , defying city authorities and prompting renewed action to enforce public space regulations.

Ghana stands the risk of losing our democratic credentials because of this case.- Godfred Yeboah Dame, Former Attorney General.

“In 2023, close to 75% of all IGF collected by public tertiary institutions went into paying staff salaries. This year, universities are expected to generate about GH¢2.7 billion in IGF, and GH¢800 million of that is projected to be used for salaries.” - Kofi Asare, Executive Director of Africa Education Watch.

The Minority in Parliament has taken aim at the government and Energy Minister John Abu Jinapor over persistent power outages, calling for immediate, concrete solutions instead of excuses.

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The Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey, has issued a final ultimatum to street traders operating illegally on pavements and busy roads in the capital, giving them until Tuesday, 20 May, to vacate or face forcible removal.

Bank of Ghana board member Isaac Adongo has announced plans to intensify restrictions on over-the-counter US dollar withdrawals from financial institutions as part of efforts to curb cedi depreciation.

The Attorney General's Office has formally charged former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund CEO Solomon Asamoah and ex-board chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi for their roles in the controversial Accra Sky Train project, which allegedly cost the state $2 million without authorization.

The Minority in Parliament has raised alarm over what it describes as President John Dramani Mahama's unconstitutional actions, warning these violations could pave the way for more serious breaches, including an attempt at a third term.

President John Mahama has completed his first four months in office, but his much-publicized 120-day social contract with Ghanaians remains partially fulfilled.

"If we repeal the law today but can't enforce it strictly to prevent the illegalities, we're back to square one. These forest invasions are illegal, no licenses, just excavators destroying land for gold that goes into private pockets." - Erastus Asare Donkor Environment, Journalist, JoyNews.

The New Patriotic Party has delivered a damning verdict on President Mahama's 120-day social contract, scoring him at forty-six percent ahead of the President's scheduled address.

The Ghana Police Service has initiated a formal investigation into an alleged assault involving the Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

President John Mahama has issued a strong warning to government appointees who failed to declare their assets by the 31st March 2025 deadline. He announced that any appointee who still fails to comply by Wednesday, May 7, will be automatically dismissed.

Youth Employment Agency and Ghana National Fire Service sign MoU to recruit 5,000 young people into the Fire Service to provide support services

The Chairman of the Trades Union Congress , Bernard Owusu, has once again pressed the government to rescind Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which permits mining activities within Ghana's forest reserves.

"If we want to go beyond 15 judges, I have always believed in having a national conversation first. Let's sit around the table before we change a convention." - Martin Kpebu, Private Legal Practitioner

The Ghana Bar Association has escalated its opposition to President John Mahama's suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning of imminent legal action if the directive is not revoked.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

"It appears we are losing the import of the constitutional process that is ongoing. Political actors, including some lawyers, have drawn conclusions, but this is still a process. Let us all exercise restraint and allow it to run its course so that when a final report is issued, appropriate action can be taken."— Saviour Kudze, PRO, Ghana Bar Association.

The Ghana Medical Association has strongly criticised recent developments at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, describing the treatment of medical staff and the dismissal of the hospital's CEO as unjust and an abuse of power.

Private legal practitioner and Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has described the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a breach of the Constitution.

"This company has not only trespassed into protected reserves but has become a criminal syndicate, selling access of the Aboi Forest Reserve to illegal miners for a staggering GH₵300,000 per concession. Worse, these illegal miners operate under Akonta's protection, devastating the River Tano and surrounding forests with impunity," Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

Dr Serebour explained that the ongoing conflict has created an atmosphere of fear, leading many medical professionals to leave, while others simply refuse to accept postings in Bawku.

Gold Fields Ghana has announced plans to shut down its Damang Mine, putting over 1,400 jobs at risk.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

Former Managing Director of ECG, Samuel Dubik Mahama, has revealed that there was virtually no investment made in the company during the first term of President Nana Akufo-Addo's administration.

The Ministry of the Interior has clarified the government's decision to deport foreign nationals involved in illegal mining and other criminal activities, rather than prosecuting them in Ghana.

The Okada Riders Association in Ghana has strongly opposed a new law that prohibits individuals under the age of 25 from operating commercial motorcycles.

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has submitted her preliminary response to President John Mahama following petitions seeking her removal from office.

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