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04 Sep

Obaapa Christy Replies Ex-Husband

Wontumi1ShowbizObaapa Christy, Pastor Love

Following the attacks from her ex-husband, Pastor Love, on social media, gospel musician Obaapa Christy has responded accordingly. Earlier, in reaction to Obaapa Christy’s claim that he had no role in writing her hit songs, Pastor Love took to social media, unleashing a barrage of accusations and insults at the gospel singer. His comments, filled with vulgar language, heavy insults, and curses, have shocked and disturbed many netizens. This has led to condemnation, with many people criticising Pastor Love for ‘crossing the line’. However, in response to this, Obaapa Christy has firmly rejected the curses and allegations made against her.…

04 Sep

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Four Angola Players Black Stars Must Be Wary Of

Wontumi1Sports2025 AFCON Qualifier, Angola players

Angola will be eyeing an upset and revenge on their return to Kumasi when they meet the Black Stars in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener. Angola are yet to beat the Black Stars in Ghana and would want to end the long run on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Both nations faced each other during the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, where Ghana won the first leg 1-0 and drew the second leg 1-1. Angola Head Coach Pedro Goncalves will count on four key players out of his 26-man squad to make a difference and rewrite the script on…

04 Sep

German Footballer Benjamin Henrichs Sings Ghana’s Anthem As Mother Serves Him ‘Gobe’

Wontumi1SportsBenjamin Henrichs, Ghana's Anthem, Gobe

German footballer of Ghanaian descent, Benjamin Paa Kwesi Henrichs, was reminded of his Ghanaian roots as his mother served him a presumably delicious dish of gari and beans, known locally as ‘gobe’. Henrichs, in a post on his TikTok page, showcased a video of his mother serving him the Ghanaian meal. At the sight of the plate of food, Benjamin Henrichs started singing the Ghanaian national anthem, with his mother joining in. Despite his decision to commit to Germany instead of Ghana for his international career, Benjamin Henrichs has consistently displayed his love and affection for Ghana. In 2023, Benjamin…

04 Sep

Come Clear On Dede Ayew’s Future – Awudu Issaka Tells Otto Addo

Wontumi1SportsAwudu Issaka, Dede Ayew, Otto Addo

Former Ghana youth star, Awudu Isaka has urged Black Stars coach, Otto Addo to hold talks with skipper Andre Dede Ayew over his future in the Black Stars. Issaka, who does not support the decision to sideline the captain, believes Ayew has paid his dues and thus deserves to be treated better. Speaking on Angel TV, he noted that Ayew could serve as a guide for the young players in the squad while admitting that the player has been off his game due to age. "I think the coach should tell him that he won't call him again. He should…

04 Sep

New Round Of Debt Restructuring: Govt Turns To Private Banks, Contractors

Wontumi1Businessdebt restructuring

The government has sent an offer to private banks and contractors who it owes about $2.8 billion for a possible restructuring of the debt. After successfully negotiating a deal with its bilateral and Eurobond holders, the government has now turned its attention to private banks and suppliers. The negotiations with these creditors who form part of the country’s commercial creditors are aimed at providing some debt relief to the country. Responding to a question from the Graphic Business at its monthly economic update, Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam said the government has sent an offer through its advisors.…

04 Sep

Why Liars Must Never Lead: The Case Against Gisella Tetteh-Agbotui

Kakra NunuArticles

Leadership is a sacred trust, a bond between the elected and the electorate that is founded on honesty, integrity, and a commitment to serve the people with transparency. When this trust is broken through lies and deceit, the foundation of democracy itself is shaken. Liars must never be allowed to lead, as their actions undermine public confidence, erode democratic institutions, and misguide the very people they are supposed to serve. In the context of Ghana's upcoming December 7th parliamentary elections, Gisella Tetteh-Agbotui, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, has demonstrated through her repeated falsehoods that she is…

04 Sep

3rd IMF Review Scheduled For Sept. 24 … Govt Confident Of Meeting Targets

Wontumi1BusinessIMF

A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be in Ghana from September 24 to October 4 for the third review of the country’s three year programme with the fund. Advertisement This follows the successful completion of the second review which paved the way for the release of $360 million to the country. The third review will among others assess the performance of the country in relation to the performance targets agreed with the Fund under the programme. It will assess the six Quantitative Performance Criteria (QPCs), four Indicative Targets (ITs), and a number of Structural Benchmarks (SBs) due…

04 Sep

New Meters Boost Revenue; Let’s Not Politicize Replacement Exercise – ECG

Wontumi1NewsECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed allegations that the ongoing installation of new prepaid meters is an attempt to overbill customers for power consumed. According to the company, the new meters are designed to accurately reflect energy consumption, and concerns about overbilling are unfounded. Speaking at the launch of the Meter Replacement Exercise in Accra East, ECG's Managing Director, Samuel Dubik Mahama, explained the significance of this initiative as part of the company’s Loss Reduction Programme (LRP). He noted that the exercise has already led to a 30 percent increase in revenue while reducing ECG's operational losses. "The…

04 Sep

O’Reilly SHS Student Stabbed To Death Over Reported Argument On Whose Father Is Richer

Wontumi1NewsMurder, O'reily shs

The death of an 18-year-old final-year student from O'Reilly Senior High School in Accra, who was stabbed on campus on Monday and pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital has triggered a crucial meeting between the Ghana Education Service and the management of the school over how discipline is maintained on campus. The victim, a General Arts student, was reportedly engaged in an argument, with a schoolmate over whose father was wealthier. This happened after they had finished writing an exam. This degenerated into fisticuffs and Edward Borketey Sackey was stabbed multiple times. The suspect has only been identified as Godwin,…

04 Sep

Police Arrest 487 QNET Ponzi Scheme Members In Kumasi

Wontumi1NewsPonzi scheme

The Ghana Police Service through an intelligence-led operation yesterday, 2nd September, 2024, arrested 487 suspects who are members of the Ponzi scheme known as QNET in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, consisting 257 females and 230 males, were arrested in a house located at Adwuman near Kenyasi, a suburb of Kumasi. Preliminary investigations established that the suspects through the scheme, successfully enticed unsuspecting persons from various parts of the country under the guise of offering lucrative returns on their investments. Exhibits retrieved from them include registration documents and other materials bearing the QNET logos. Twelve of the arrested…