Author: Abongobi Media

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a five-member Bawku Revitalisation Committee to manage a GHS1 billion development fund aimed at restoring the historic Upper East town and its surrounding communities to their former commercial and social glory. Chaired by the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the committee will oversee post-conflict reconstruction, rebuild damaged public infrastructure, and revive economic activities in the region. The fund’s establishment follows President Mahama’s earlier endorsement of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II mediation report on December 16, 2025, which laid out a roadmap for lasting peace and reconciliation in the area. Speaking at the…

The Government of Ghana has declined an offer by MTN Ghana to donate GH¢20 million for Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. “The Government of Ghana commends MTN for the offer, however, we respectfully decline,” the Ministry said in a press statement dated August 26, 2026. The Ministry explained that the decision was based on government’s existing arrangements to support affected Ghanaians. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms that the Mahama Administration has made adequate provision for ongoing evacuations and reintegration of Ghanaians and is therefore unable to accept…

Rehabilitation works have commenced on the long-troubled outer lane of the Darkuman-Hansonic Junction stretch, offering relief to motorists and residents who have endured deteriorating road conditions for more than a decade. The affected stretch has been a source of concern for drivers and other road users, with its poor condition making movement difficult and raising concerns about road safety. Motorists who regularly use the route have repeatedly complained about the deteriorated roadway, particularly the challenges it poses to vehicles, pedestrians and other road users. In response to the persistent concerns, the Roads Ministry has engaged contractors including Awerco Construction Limited to rehabilitate the…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested six commercial transport operators for allegedly charging passengers fares above the approved rates in Accra’s Central Business District (CBD). In a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 26, the AMA said the suspects, comprising three drivers and three bus conductors, popularly known as mates, were arrested during an enforcement operation on Tuesday, August 25. The operation, conducted between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., targeted commercial vehicles operating routes from the CBD to Awoshie, Kasoa and Madina. The arrests followed a warning by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, against arbitrary increases in transport…

Ghana’s National Security Coordinator, COP Osman Abdul-Razak, has called for a radical shift in the country’s approach to electoral peace, warning that state security agencies must begin anti-vigilantism operations 12 to 18 months before election day rather than managing crisis containment during political rallies. Speaking at the National Policy Dialogue on the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999) organised by Election Watch Ghana at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), COP Razak emphasised that recruitment into political militias and informal task forces begins long before campaign banners go up. COP Razak stated by the time campaign…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s upcoming national executive elections, citing his personal circumstances and the need to protect the party from further burden. In a statement dated August 24, 2026, Boasiako said the decision followed “many nights of prayer, sober reflection” and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters. “There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because…

A Judge of the Adenta Circuit Court 1, Her Honour Angela Attachie, has revealed that threats, including those from people like the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, have forced her to seek protection from a bodyguard for her safety.Speaking to Citi News on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Law Faculty Board of KAAF University on Monday, August 24, 2026, Justice Attachie disclosed that the Judicial Council provided her with security. However, circuit court judges are not ordinarily entitled to personal protection under existing rules.“I’m a circuit court judge. Under our…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has indicated that he may not take legal action against Gold Board (GOLDBOD) Chief Executive Sammy Gyamfi over his description of him as an “extortionist”. Speaking on Joy News’ The Probe, Mr Afenyo-Markin said he was aware of the political strategy behind Mr Gyamfi’s comments and would not allow the allegation to distract him from his responsibility to hold the government accountable. The Minority has been demanding answers over an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on a reported $1.7 billion loss associated with GOLDBOD and the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. Mr Afenyo-Markin had suggested…

The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has rejected a claim by Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako that the institution owes the Bank of Ghana (BoG) a GH¢1 billion unpaid overdraft. In a statement, GOLDBOD described the claim as “totally false” and part of what it called a deliberate and malicious smear campaign against the institution. GOLDBOD said it has never borrowed from the central bank or any financial institution since its establishment. “For the records, the GoldBod has never at any time since its establishment taken a loan, overdraft or any debt instrument from the Bank of Ghana or any…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has charged African medical regulators to make regulation faster, more reachable and relevant to today’s healthcare realities, warning that expanding access without quality could expose people to harm. Speaking at the opening of the 28th Annual International Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) in Accra, the Minister said the conference comes at a significant time for Ghana. “You have come to Accra at an important time. This is the home of the Accra Reset, championed by His Excellency the President…and helping to lead a conversation across Africa and the…