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The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has presented new motorbikes to 500 newly commissioned Feed Ghana Brigade personnel ahead of their nationwide deployment. The motorcycles are expected to improve their mobility and support efforts to boost agricultural productivity and food security across Ghana.
NPP Ashanti Regional Communications Director Paul Yandoh has accused President John Dramani Mahama of scheduling the national clean-up exercise to coincide with the party’s internal elections. He argued that the exercise should have been postponed to protect the democratic process and allow the elections to proceed without disruption.
Trump’s latest remarks highlight ongoing disagreements between Washington and some NATO allies over defence spending and alliance commitments. The summit is taking place amid growing concerns over Russia’s military strategy and the continuing war in Ukraine.
Ghana has declined a proposed state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over concerns about recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The government says protecting Ghanaians abroad remains its top priority while continuing diplomatic engagement with South Africa.
The Ministry of Finance claims the previous Akufo-Addo administration diverted US$65 million from the World Bank-funded GARID flood protection project to finance COVID-19 activities. The Ministry says the diversion contributed to Ghana’s debt burden and affected funding intended for flood mitigation.
Godfred Yeboah Dame has challenged Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai to provide evidence that former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab attempted to withdraw funds from a frozen bank account. Dame insists the allegation is false and says his client’s arrest violated a valid High Court order.
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.