Author: Abongobi Media

Accra, Ghana — Following recent tensions within Gbese, during which alleged attempts were made to destabilize the leadership of the Gbese Dzaasetse, Nii Okai Kasablofo V, and the Wekuyitso of the Nyan Abordiamo We–Kreshie We Clan, Nii Ashirifi Mettle-Nunoo, and which were subsequently contained through the intervention of security authorities to maintain law and order, the Wekuyitso (Head of Family) of the Nyan Abordiamo We–Kreshie We Clan, Nii Ashirifi Mettle-Nunoo, has issued a public appeal calling for unity, humility and reconciliation following the successful completion of a Sacred Traditional Rite of Purification, Reconciliation and Spiritual Renewal. In his address, Nii Mettle-Nunoo stated that the…

A leaked documents which has gone viral has shown scandalous infractions at the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat when it was led by Dr Kingsley Agyemang, the immediate past Registrar of Scholarships and current Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South.One of the documents showed the Secretariat going beyond its mandate to offer a scholarship for a 16-year-old student to attend a high school in the United Kingdom.The document, which was signed by Dr Agyemang, indicated that the government of Ghana was sponsoring the 16-year-old to attend the said high school, which is located in London.The document also showed that the sponsorship was…

A suspected armed robbery attempt ended dramatically on Wednesday afternoon at Tema Community 5 after a getaway vehicle crashed into a tree during a high-speed chase, leading to the arrest of one suspect while several others escaped. According to information gathered, the incident occurred near the Ship House area after a complainant, who requested to remain anonymous, withdrew a large sum of money from a bank located near Meridian Bank. Shortly after leaving the banking premises, an armed man allegedly confronted the victim, snatched the cash, and fled in a waiting Toyota RAV4 believed to have been used as the…

Chief Executive Officer of Engineers & Planners and philanthropist, Ibrahim Mahama, has stepped in to support the ongoing evacuation of Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. His intervention follows the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ announcement of the second phase of a voluntary evacuation exercise aimed at bringing home about 1,000 Ghanaians who had registered to return due to growing concerns over attacks against African migrants in South Africa. The Government of Ghana had already facilitated the return of 926 citizens through three separate chartered flights. However, with the exercise placing additional pressure on public finances, Ibrahim Mahama…

Ghana and Gabon have entered a new phase of their strategic cooperation with the signing of two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in Accra. The MoUs, which were reached during a three-day state visit to Ghana by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama, included an MoU on Political Consultations. There was also an MoU on Cooperation in Diplomat’s Training between the Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana and the Institute of Diplomatic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in charge of Integration and the Diaspora…

Parliament of Ghana has approved a multi-year expenditure commitment between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), represented by the Ministry of Finance, and a service provider to support the implementation of the Fiscal Electronic Device (FED) Policy aimed at enhancing domestic revenue mobilisation. The initiative will facilitate the procurement and deployment of 40,000 electronic fiscal devices for businesses to strengthen VAT administration and improve tax collection. Speaking during the debate on the Finance Committee’s report, the Committee Chairman and MP for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, said the policy is designed to modernise VAT administration, improve tax compliance, and boost domestic revenue…

Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on Tuesday visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, where he paid tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of Ghana’s founding President and a leading champion of Pan-Africanism, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. The park, designed by Don Arthur, is the iconic final resting place of the first President of Ghana, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah. President Nguema arrived in Accra on Tuesday for a three-day state visit at the invitation of his host, President John Dramani Mahama. The Gabonese President was received at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park by…

President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s confidence in reclaiming power in the 2028 general elections, describing it as misplaced and unsupported optimism. According to the policy analyst, many Ghanaians have not forgotten what he described as the economic challenges and governance failures that characterised the NPP’s eight-year administration. Mr Cudjoe argued that the party’s attempts to reconnect with voters would be difficult because of the impact of decisions taken while it was in government. He stated that “what is even more egregious is that, having dealt us terrible blows with many…

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has directed that all courts in the Greater Accra Region will not sit on Tuesday, July 28, and Friday, July 31, 2026, to enable judges and magistrates to participate in activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ghana’s Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a notice issued by the Judicial Service of Ghana and applies to all judges and magistrates serving within the Greater Accra Region. According to the Judicial Service, the temporary suspension of court proceedings is intended to allow members of the judiciary to fully participate in the climax of the anniversary celebrations and…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled maintenance works in the Ashanti, Central, Accra East, Accra West and Tema regions on Tuesday, July 28, as part of efforts to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply. In the Ashanti Region, power interruptions will affect several communities, including Mamponteng, Dwumanafo, Aboaso, Hemang, Ankaase Hospital, Mpobi, Ejuratia, Kona, Asonomaso, parts of Agona, Agona Jamasi, Boanim, Apaa, Wiamoase, Onwe, Asienimpong, Kwaso, parts of Juaben, Nkyerepoaso, Abetenim, Nwamase, Apire, Ampatia, Darko, Trede, Ampabame, Mpatasie, Bekwame, Pakyi Nos. 1 and 2, Semanhyiakrom, Sabin Akrofrom, Kotwi, Beposo, Mankranso, Kunsu, Bronikrom, Dokyikrom, Asamang, Oforikrom,…