Author: Constance Awunor

Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has strongly criticised a parliamentary performance survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, describing its findings as “dangerous” and lacking a credible basis. The survey, led by pollster Mussa Dankwa, ranked Dr Amoah among MPs perceived to be underperforming. However, the lawmaker rejected the findings, arguing that the methodology used failed to reflect the constitutional responsibilities of Members of Parliament. Addressing journalists in Parliament, Dr Amoah questioned the criteria used to assess MPs’ performance. “What was the main or core functions of MPs that Dankwah Musa dwelt on? Then in my conversation with him…

Several passengers sustained injuries after a Kia truck loaded with yams collided with a VIP bus at Osino in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region in the early hours of Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The accident occurred at about 4:30 a.m. near the Osino Clinic entrance, close to the Misa Filling Station, along the Kumasi-Accra Highway. Preliminary reports indicate that the Kia truck, which was transporting yams from the Northern Region to Accra, veered into the path of the oncoming VIP bus after its driver allegedly dozed off behind the wheel. In an effort to avoid a head-on…

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the new Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act into law, replacing the former Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act in a move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s investment climate. The new legislation is expected to reposition Ghana as a leading investment destination in Africa by introducing reforms that simplify investment procedures, reduce bureaucratic delays and make it easier for businesses to establish and operate in the country. Under the new law, investors will benefit from stronger legal protections designed to enhance confidence and provide greater security for both local and foreign businesses. The Act also…

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has revealed that more than 90% of tricycles, popularly known as aboboyaa, operating in Accra do not have side mirrors, raising concerns about their roadworthiness and compliance with basic safety standards. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, July 22, 2026, DVLA representative Stephen Attu said observations by the Authority indicate that the vast majority of tricycles on the roads are operating without the mandatory safety feature. “I can tell you based on observation that over 90% of them don’t even have mirrors,” he said, adding, “I wouldn’t dispute that.” Despite the…

Ghanaian music stars Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation and Akwaboah will headline the Ghana for Gold Concert in Scotland on Saturday, August 1, 2026, as part of activities to celebrate Ghanaian culture and rally support for Team Ghana at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The event, organised by ASA Plus, will take place at the iconic Usher Hall on Lothian Road in Edinburgh, with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. Organisers say the concert is aimed at bringing together Ghanaians in the diaspora, music lovers and supporters of Team Ghana for an evening of live performances, cultural celebration and national pride. The star-studded…

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s decision to secure a US$300 million loan from the World Bank, arguing that it signals a return to borrowing less than a year after Ghana exited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The loan, approved by Parliament on Tuesday, July 21, will finance the Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, which aims to eliminate the double-track system under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme through infrastructure expansion and improved access to quality secondary education. Speaking during the debate on the loan agreement, Deputy Ranking…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator and spokesperson for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, says allegations linking him to the alleged misappropriation of GH¢55 million have taken a significant toll on his personal life, revealing that the controversy has pushed his marriage to the brink. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Monday, July 21, 2026, Mr. Aboagye said he has been deeply affected by the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) public statement naming him in connection with investigations into the alleged financial improprieties during his tenure as Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on…

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has called for investigations into the import duties paid on luxury vehicles owned by New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The MP said he possesses information that could assist investigators examining the assets of the embattled NPP chairman following his conviction in an illegal mining case. Chairman Wontumi was recently sentenced to an effective 20 years’ imprisonment after an Accra High Court found him guilty on six counts in the illegal mining case involving Akonta Mining Company Limited.…

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case brought against her by actress Charlotte MacInnes, who alleged that Wilson damaged her reputation through a series of Instagram posts related to events surrounding the production of the film The Deb. Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the lawsuit on Wednesday, ruling that the statements challenged by MacInnes were not defamatory. The court also ordered MacInnes to pay Wilson’s legal costs. MacInnes, who appeared in The Deb, sued the Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids star over social media posts published in 2024 and 2025. In the posts, Wilson claimed that MacInnes had withdrawn a…

Benjamin Quaye, son of the late Ghana football legend Shamo Quaye, has officially become a FIFA-licensed football agent and launched 10 & 21 Sports Agency, a new player management firm aimed at nurturing football talent in Ghana and beyond. Benjamin earned his licence after successfully passing the FIFA Football Agent Examination, joining the growing list of accredited agents authorised to represent players, negotiate transfers and provide career guidance in line with FIFA regulations. The launch of his agency marks a new chapter inspired by the legacy of his father, one of Ghana’s most celebrated footballers. Honouring Shamo Quaye’s legacy Speaking…