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Former Ashanti regional Communication Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwasi Kyei, has accusing Dr. Dominic Ayine of having evil intentions. Mr. Kyei's remarks come after Ayine claimed that former President John Mahama was unaware of the decision to drop charges against some former state officials. Kyei vehemently disputes Ayine's claim, stating that Mahama must have been aware of the decision, given the significant amounts of money involved. He cited examples of high-profile cases, including Collins Dauda's $200 million charges, Opuni's $270 million case, and Asiamah's reappointment as governor of the Bank of Ghana despite his alleged role in…

A member of the NPP communications team, Nyamesem, has questioned the integrity of Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyabeng. Speaking on Wontumi TV, Nyamesem noted that Agyabeng's declaration of Ofori Atta as a fugitive was unjustified and may have been made under the influence. "If he wasn't tipsy, he wouldn't have said that. If he was going to declare someone a fugitive, it should have been Sedinam Tamakloe, who has been jailed yet is out of the country," Nyamesem stated. Nyamesem further criticized Agyabeng's actions, stating that the Special Prosecutor's office had tarnished Ofori Atta's image with the declaration, which was reported…

Dr. Afriyie, a communicator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a startling revelation about the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) strategy regarding education. According to Dr. Afriyie, the NDC is shifting its responsibilities to parents of secondary school students, a move that could have far-reaching consequences. Speaking on Wontumi morning show, Dr. Afriyie declared that the NDC's plan involves passing on huge Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) dues to parents. This, he warned, could lead to students being affected at the end of their educational training if their parents refuse to pay the dues. Dr. Afriyie raised concerns about…

Presiding Member of the Asokwa Municipal in the Ashanti region, Nana Yaw Wiredu, has highlighted some contributing factors leading to the defeat of NPP in the 2024 general election. In an interview on Wontumi morning show, Mr. Wiredu stated that the writing was on the wall, and the party's leadership ignored the warning signs at their own peril. He pinpointed the 2023 Assemblyman elections as a crucial turning point that signaled the NPP's defeat. He argued that the party's performance in those elections should have served as a wake-up call for the leadership. "Unfortunately, the warning signs were ignored, and…

Leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has lavished praise on President Nana Akufo-Addo's administration for its remarkable strides in education and healthcare. In an interview on Wontumi Morning Show on Wontumi TV, Mr. Akpaloo noted that President Akufo-Addo's introduction of free Senior High School (SHS) education for all students of school-going age has been a game-changer. This initiative, which has been in place for eight years, has led to a significant increase in educational infrastructure in SHS schools, universities, TVET institutions, and STEM schools. Mr. Akpaloo particularly commended the President for prioritizing education, stating that it…

Anti-corruption crusader Vitus Azeem has expressed strong disapproval of the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine’s decision to discontinue certain high-profile cases involving individuals affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Azeem described the reasons provided by the Attorney General as “unfair” and called for greater accountability in handling such cases. Dr. Ayine had explained that his decision to discontinue the cases stemmed from a potential conflict of interest, as he had previously served as the legal representative for some of the individuals involved. However, Azeem argued that this justification was insufficient, emphasizing that the Attorney General’s…

Private legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory has strongly criticized both the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng and Parliament for their handling of the raid involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, a group of individuals, including some in military and police uniforms, raided Ofori-Atta’s residence in Cantonments while he was out of the country. His wife and other family members were present at the time. Approximately 12 individuals—five in military uniforms, one in a police uniform, and the rest in plain clothes—carried out the operation. Ofori-Atta has been in the U.S. on medical grounds since the beginning of…

Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Godfred Dame has accused the John Mahama government of using the discontinuation of high-profile criminal cases as a deliberate strategy to clear its officials of wrongdoing. Mr Dame criticised the recent withdrawal of high-profile cases, arguing that it is part of a calculated attempt to whitewash officials of the previous Mahama government. He said this at a press conference on Friday, February 14, 2025, in response to the current A-G's explanation of the government's decision to discontinue some criminal cases that have been running for years. “These developments irresistibly point to only one conclusion,…