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Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri, has lodged a complaint with the Speaker of Parliament over National Security's blatant disregard for the Speaker's directive on investigative engagement with MPs. This comes after operatives from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) and National Security attempted to arrest Assin North MP Rev. Ntim Fordjour at his residence. In a memo to the Speaker, Hon. Dompreh expressed his outrage, stating that the arrest attempt was made despite the Speaker's clear directives, which are enshrined in the constitution to protect Parliament's mandate. He emphasized that such actions undermine the Speaker's authority and violate…

Officials from the National Intelligence Bureau have reportedly besieged the home of Rev. Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, with the intention of arresting him. In an official FaceBook post by the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Koduah Frimpong, he disclosed that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) is currently at Hon. Ntim Fordjour's resident to arrest him, with the hastag #SayNoToStateIntimidation. In a related development, the Old Tafo Member of Parliament, Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, also took to Facebook to vent his anger over the attempt to arrest his colleague MP by the NIB.…

A lecturer at the Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Ishaq has sounded the alarm on the dangers of the cocaine business in Ghana, warning that it could become a serious issue if left unchecked. In an interview on the Wontumi morning show, Dr. Ishaq revealed that the cocaine trade is often accompanied by money laundering, a practice that can have severe consequences for the country's economy. According to Dr. Ishaq, the cocaine business is a complex issue that can lead to a range of problems, including terrorism financing, economic instability, and delay. He cautioned that if the situation is not addressed,…

Former Member of Parliament, Hon. Kennedy Kwasi Kankam, has expressed deep concerns over the recent blackout at Kotoka International Airport, questioning the competence of the authorities in charge. He finds it perplexing that a major airport like Kotoka could experience a blackout for about an hour, especially during the night when a suspicious flight took off. Drawing from his experience as a former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in Kumasi, where the airport's power station is equipped with backup generators and an automatic switch, Hon. Kamkam wonders why Kotoka Airport wouldn't have similar measures in place. "As the MCE in Kumasi,…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has condemned Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu for calling Reverend John Ntim Fordjour a “clown” amid a serious national security debate. In a statement on Sunday, CDM described Mr. Kwakye Ofosu’s comment toward his colleague, MP and Ranking Member on the Defense and Interior Committee, as “appalling,” “crude,” and a “stain on the dignity of the Presidency.” According to the group, the insult, made via social media, violates not only the ethical expectations of public officers but also Parliamentary Standing Orders, which prohibit the use of offensive and derogatory language. “Mr. Kwakye Ofosu represents…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticized the government for allegedly intimidating the minority over their concerns regarding the unexplained presence of two foreign aircraft in Ghana—AirMed flight N823AM and the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B. The party has demanded transparency and accountability, calling for a satisfactory explanation of the aircrafts’ missions in the country. In a statement signed by the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah on April 6, the NPP expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s response, led by Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The party described the explanation as inadequate and defensive, which they believe has only deepened public suspicion. The…

Morning show host of Wontumi TV/Radio, Oheneba Nana Asiedu has come to the defense of Chairman Wontumi, who is being blamed by some Ghanaians for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) defeat in the previous elections. During his show, Oheneba expressed disappointment and frustration, stating that some party members with significant financial resources are manipulating the youth to do their bidding. He argued that the NPP youth are misdirecting their anger towards party executives, including Chairman Wontumi and Abronye, who may not be the rightful targets. According to Oheneba, those truly responsible for the party's defeat are "buying loyalty" instead of…