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Former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba has been arrested at the Accra International Airport after prosecutors alleged he attempted to access funds in a frozen bank account before travelling to the UK. The Attorney-General is also seeking to overturn the court’s decision allowing him to travel.
Residents of Nyamebekyere in the Jomoro Municipal District have given the government a two-week ultimatum to release compensation they claim was paid on their behalf following the Elubo border demarcation exercise. The residents allege that although compensation funds were reportedly provided, they have not received their payments after waiting for two years.
The High Court has ruled that Solomon Asamoah and Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi must open their defence in the $2 million Sky Train case after their “no case” submission was dismissed. The trial continues over alleged financial loss to the state linked to the abandoned project.
Kwasi Pratt has questioned the effectiveness of the President’s helicopter tour of flood-hit areas, arguing that ground-level engagement with victims would provide better insight into the situation. He says disaster response should prioritize direct interaction with affected communities.
Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib has criticized the government for organizing a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving while illegal mining continues to devastate the country. He argued that despite previous tragedies linked to the fight against galamsey, decisive action against the menace remains lacking.
Chief of Defence Staff Lt. Gen. William Agyapong has warned that extremist groups operating in the Sahel are pushing south toward Ghana. He called for stronger regional cooperation, improved intelligence and strategic leadership to address the growing security threat.
BreakingThe World Bank has attributed major delays in the implementation of Ghana’s $350 million Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project to fiscal controls introduced by the Ministry of Finance in 2025. The Bank says the funding restrictions slowed critical flood-control works in Accra despite the project being fully financed, a concern that has gained urgency following the recent floods that claimed at least 12 lives.
Interior Minister Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak says even the world’s wealthiest economies are vulnerable to disasters, citing California as an example. He emphasized that preparedness, effective planning, and strong emergency response systems are more important than wealth alone in protecting lives.
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Ghanaians to put politics aside and unite in responding to the recent flood disaster. He described the flooding as a national tragedy, urged the government to declare a state of emergency in the hardest-hit areas, and stressed the need for both immediate relief efforts and long-term solutions to prevent recurring floods.
Independent MP for Gomoa Central, A Plus, has defended controversial comments he made about flooding in Ghana, insisting he has no regrets over his remarks. The outspoken lawmaker says he is not in Parliament to tell people what they want to hear but to speak candidly on national issues.
BreakingA motorist became stranded at Taifa Junction after his vehicle got stuck in floodwaters caused by heavy rainfall in Accra. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid flooded roads and prioritize their safety as the rains continue.
President John Dramani Mahama inspected the ongoing Kafodzidzi–Aburansa Road project, reaffirming his government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in the Central Region. He also pledged to restore the Cape Coast Castle to preserve Ghana’s heritage and boost tourism.