Author: Abongobi Media

Chiefs must champion the mother tongue in every cultural display. It is sad to see a Ga State linguist doing his official duty and speaking in Twi. This should not happen. The work of a chief linguist is not to translate. His work is to repeat, support, and strengthen the words of the king so that everyone hears and understands clearly. He is the voice of the king, not an interpreter. The linguist carries a staff. That staff is not just a wooden object. It represents the spirit and authority of the Ga State. When he holds that staff and…

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 AFCON, but says major upgrades to the country’s sporting infrastructure are needed to stage it successfully. Speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise, Adams welcomed the announcement but emphasized that the real work starts now. “Ghana has gotten the bid to host the U-20 African Championship next year, but we cannot host these events if we don’t upgrade some of our facilities,” the Sports Minister said. His remarks follow rising concerns about the state of Ghana’s major sporting venues, including Accra Sports Stadium, which will need major renovations to…

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has clarified comments made by Metropolitan Chief Executive Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi regarding the remuneration of street sweepers. The clarification follows a social media post by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni on Tuesday, July 14, in which he wrote: “The Mayor of Kumasi just told me that the KMA pays its sweepers GHS800 a month, an increment from the GHS250 under Zoomlion.” The issue comes against the backdrop of a long-running national debate over the YEA-Zoomlion sanitation contract, which attracted widespread criticism after allegations that although the government allocated GH¢850 per sweeper, workers received only GH¢250…

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate beneficiaries of the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti Programme who allegedly consumed the birds distributed to them instead of using them for the programme’s intended purpose. The Effutu MP argued that the birds were provided under a state-funded intervention designed to support livelihoods and boost poultry production, and therefore beneficiaries who consumed them rather than rearing them should be held accountable for the misuse of public resources. He made the remarks on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, July 14, during discussions…

Nana Agyeiwaa Baffoe-Bonnie Michaels, a 22-year-old law student, has announced her intention to contest the Manhyia South parliamentary seat in the 2028 general election on the ticket of Base Movement Ghana. Speaking at a press conference at the movement’s Ashanti Regional office in Kumasi, Ms. Michaels unveiled her vision for the constituency, pledging to prioritise infrastructure development, economic empowerment and responsive representation. She said her decision to enter politics was inspired by the challenges she has witnessed and experienced within the constituency. “I understand the struggles of the people because I have lived through them. It is time for a…

Nii Sempe has made a powerful point about leadership, one that must sharpen the unique and meaningful relationship between politicians and chiefs. He has called on chiefs to remain vigilant and to judge politicians not by eloquent speeches or campaign promises, but by their actions and proven records of service. Too often, politicians make grand commitments during elections, only to abandon those promises after assuming office. He charged himself and his fellow chiefs across the country to be strong and forthright, wielding wisdom in their demands for social development in their traditional areas. For it is a weak or selfish…

A road construction consultant, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, says the reconstruction of the Accra-Tema Motorway is 48% complete, with significant progress made on drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding along the corridor. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Monday, July 13, Ing. Bempong explained that work is currently concentrated on the urban highway, which will serve as a service road alongside the motorway. “We’re currently working on the urban highway, which is more like a service road. We’re currently around 48%; we have not yet gone halfway through,” he added He said much of the work so far…

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) has criticised Okaikwei North Member of Parliament, Theresa Lardi Awuni, over an alleged confrontation with staff of a member bank after the branch remained open during the recent national clean-up exercise.According to GAB, the incident, which gained attention on social media through circulating videos and commentary, requires clarification to ensure the public understands the legal basis for the bank’s operations on the day.Watch as Okaikwei North MP confronts bank over failure to clean surroundingsIn a statement issued on July 13, 2026, it explained that banks have consistently been recognised as essential service providers in…

Young adults in Ghana and across the globe still overwhelmingly desire marriage and children, but they are increasingly delaying these milestones due to financial insecurity and a lack of stable employment. The findings were highlighted as part of World Population Day on Saturday, 11 July 2026. Established by the United Nations in 1989, the annual event focuses global attention on population issues, reproductive health, education, and employment. This year’s theme, “Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people, today and for the future,” focuses directly on the family and livelihood priorities of young adults. The theme draws from a new…

Former Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro Member of Parliament (MP) Sylvester Tetteh has sounded an alarm over the rising rate of joblessness in the country, describing the current youth unemployment statistics as a direct threat to Ghana’s national security. Citing national data, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart pointed out that nearly half of the young people eligible for work in the capital are currently without jobs. “Today, 49 per cent of employable youth in Greater Accra alone are unemployed. It’s 34 per cent across the [other] regions,” Tetteh emphasised. He warned that leaving such a large portion of the youthful population without…