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14 Apr

We Will Show That We Have Power – Mamponghene Gives NDC Less Than 24 Hours To Retract Anti-Ashanti Comments

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsNewsMampomghene, NDC

The Ashanti Mampong Traditional Council, led by the Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has given leadership of the party in the Mampong Constituency less than 24 hours to ensure the retraction of anti-Ashanti comments made by some youth of the party. Addressing the NDC leadership of the constituency at his palace on Sunday, April 13, 2025, when they called on him, Mamponghene condemned the actions of the party supporters who have waged an open campaign against the possible nomination of an Ashanti for the Mampong Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) position. “Advise those in the NDC who put up the despicable…

11 Apr

US Lawmaker Urges IMF To Direct Next Ghana Disbursement Towards Settling Debts Owed To American Firms

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsBusiness, Newsimf, US Lawmakers

The Chairman of the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee, Brian Mast, has called for a portion of Ghana’s next International Monetary Fund (IMF) disbursement to be directly allocated to settling outstanding debts owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), including facilities partly owned by U.S. pension funds and taxpayers. In a letter addressed to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Chairman Mast expressed concern over what he described as Ghana’s continued failure to honour financial commitments under its ongoing IMF-supported programme. “I now recommend that the United States Executive Director to the IMF, once appointed and confirmed, formally request that a…

10 Apr

NPP UK Backs Minority’s Call for Probe into Cocaine Cargo Plane and Condemns Government’s Muddled Handling of the Matter

MAN Wontumi0 CommentsNewsNPP UK

The New Patriotic Party UK expresses deep concern over the unfolding developments surrounding two foreign aircraft that recently landed at Kotoka International Airport: AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B under circumstances that continue to raise serious national security and governance questions. We align fully with the Minority Caucus in Parliament in their demand for a full-scale, transparent investigation into the circumstances, cargo, and official clearances associated with these aircraft. The facts emerging around these flights are too concerning to ignore, and Ghanaians deserve full disclosure not silence, half-truths, or diversionary tactics. The timeline alone raises red flags: •…

10 Apr

Soldiers, Police Officers Helping NDC To Raid People’s Home Would Be Sacked When NPP Returns To Power- Abronye

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Abronye has issued a strong warning to all military and police personnel involved in raiding the homes of persons perceived to belong to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to voluntary retire from service when the party returns to power. Failure to obey the above order according to the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe Abronye would land the officers in deep trouble. Since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) took over power, the homes of some NPP stalwarts have been targeted and raided at ungodly hours. The person sphere heading the raids is one Richard Jakpa who was dishonorably…

10 Apr

Abronye Reveals Identity Of Lady Given $20,000 By NDC To Plant Rape Story On Rev Ntim Fordjour (VIDEO)

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The identity of a lady said to have been given $20,000 by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to plant a rape story on Rev Ntim Fordjour, has been revealed by Kwame Baffoe Abronye. The lady, according to the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), works at the IT department of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In discrediting the attempt to smear Rev Ntim Fordjour with a rape case, Abronye stated on Movement TV that “if it is true Ntim Fordjour has raped her before, crime has no expiry date so they should go and arrest him; they…

10 Apr

Trump Hikes China Tariffs From 104% To 125% Despite Global Pause For Three Months

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsBusiness, NewsTARIFFS ON CHINA, Trump

President Donald Trump announced a complete three-month pause on all the “reciprocal” tariffs that went into effect at midnight, with the exception of China, a stunning reversal from a president who had insisted historically high tariffs were here to stay. But enormous tariffs will remain on China, the world’s second-largest economy. In fact, Trump said they will be increased to 125% from 104% after China announced additional retaliatory tariffs against the United States earlier Wednesday. “Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the…

10 Apr

Abronye On GHC 10 Million Suit: I Will Use The Alleged Cocaine Money To Compensate Joyce Bawa

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The Bono Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, is promising to use part of the alleged cocaine proceeds to settle the GHC10 million suit Joyce Bawa filed against him in court. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has issued a formal demand to the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), requesting an unqualified apology and a GH₵10 million compensation over what she describes as defamatory remarks made during a televised interview. But in responding to issue on Movement TV, the NPP firebrand stated that “there…

09 Apr

Minority Chief Whip Reports National Security To Speaker Bagbin For Disregarding His Directive

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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…

09 Apr

One Dead, Police Commander’s House Burnt In Bawku

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One person has been killed and at least two others critically injured during renewed clashes in Bawku, Upper East Region, on Wednesday afternoon. The violence also saw the private residence of the Bawku Divisional Police Commander, ACP Adamu Seidu, set on fire. The incident reportedly began when one faction of the ongoing chieftaincy dispute demanded that women from the opposing faction, who were trading at the market, leave. A scuffle ensued, prompting police intervention. However, gunfire erupted when some young people allegedly opened fire on the police, leading to an exchange of shots. The shooting resulted in the death of one…

09 Apr

Seven Arrested For Illegal Mining In Eastern Region

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsNewsEastern Region, Illegal Mining

The Eastern North Police Command has arrested seven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities in Wisiwise and Pankese, located in the Kwahu West and Birim North Districts of the Eastern Region. The arrests were made during a targeted operation led by Regional Operations Commander, ASP Samuel Amewornu. The suspects have been identified as Padmore Ofosu Boateng, 45; Quashie Kedem, 24; Eugene Amoako, 64; George Biabeng, 64; Bernard Klutse, 30; Frederick Agbolosu, 34; and Michael Ametsikor, 30. During the operation, police retrieved a pistol loaded with seven rounds of ammunition. Regional Commander, DCOP Isaac Kwadwo Asante, has issued a stern…