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OSP to Charge Former Finance Minister and Five Others Over SML Contract

Accra: The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced plans to charge former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta and five others for corruption-related offences linked to Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). The others facing charges include Ernest Akore, Chef de Cabinet to Mr. Ofori-Atta; Emmanuel Kofi Nti and Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, both former Commissioner-Generals of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA); Isaac Crentsil and Kwadwo Damoah, former Commissioners of the Customs Division of GRA. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, Special Prosecutor, disclosed this at a press conference in Accra following the conclusion of investigations into contractual arrangements

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KATH CEO Pledges to Tackle Audit Infractions, Strengthen Administrative Systems

Kumasi: Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has pledged to implement stringent measures to address audit infractions that led to the Hospital’s recent appearance before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament. Dr Baidoo, who recently assumed office, said he inherited the issues cited in the audit report, but he was fully committed to resolving them and ensuring stronger administrative systems to prevent future lapses. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Baidoo explained that since taking office, he has prioritised operational and system reforms, revenue optimisation, waste reduction, and

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Dambai Kidnapping: Teenager’s Emotional Plea for Father’s Safe Return

Dambai: A 16-year-old boy has appealed to security authorities and the government to help bring his father back home safely after he was kidnapped in Dambai. According to Ghana News Agency, Fuseini Mohammed, the teenager, shared the traumatic experience his family was going through since his father’s abduction and expressed concerns about their well-being, stating that his father was the sole breadwinner. He had gained admission to Yabram Community Day Senior High School but is unable to report due to his father’s absence. Speaking to GNA, he revealed that his siblings have also stopped attending school, fearing they might be

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Abandoned Kunchogu-Kaweru Bridge Project Cuts Off Sissala East Communities from Essential Services

Kwapung: The abandoned Kunchogu-Kaweru bridge project near Kwapung in the Sissala East Municipality has significantly disrupted access to essential services for several communities in the region. The stalled project has left residents of Kwapung and Wuru, located near the Burkina Faso border, unable to access necessary health facilities and markets, especially during the rainy season. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Suleyman Diwore, the Assembly Member for the Kwapung Electoral Area, highlighted the severe impact on the livelihoods of residents due to the abandoned bridge project. The construction, which began six years ago, remains incomplete, jeopardizing the lives of residents.

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Ghana Urged to Develop Roadmap for Aligning Packaging Regulations with EU Standards

Accra: Ghana must develop a national roadmap to align its packaging regulations with emerging European Union (EU) standards to safeguard the country’s agri-food exports, according to Dr Hanson Arthur, Senior Consultant at Farrelly Mitchell Business Consultants Limited. The proposed roadmap aims to guide manufacturers, exporters, and regulators in adapting to the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and updated Bisphenol A (BPA) rules, set to take effect from July 2026. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Arthur highlighted the findings of a study conducted by Farrelly Mitchell, commissioned by COLEAD (formerly COLEACP), during a stakeholder validation workshop in

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Newly Crowned Guantuahema Advocates for Unity and Peace in Abura Dunkwa

Abura dunkwa: The newly crowned Guantuahema, Nanahemaa Efua Yeborwa II, has called on the residents of Abura Dunkwa to focus on unity and peace as essential components for the town’s development. According to Ghana News Agency, Nanahemaa Efua Yeborwa II emphasized the importance of peaceful co-existence among residents, urging them to safeguard each other’s interests for the benefit of community development. She highlighted that without peace, it would be challenging to lead effectively and bring about infrastructural advancements that would benefit all inhabitants. Nanahemaa Yeborwa II stated, “Let us unite and help one another because without that it will be

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Keta MP Supports Local Health Walk with Polo Shirts

Accra: Mr. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, the Member of Parliament for the Keta constituency in the Volta Region, has shown support for the 2025 edition of Jubilee Radio’s Hogbetsotso Health Walk by donating 400 branded polo shirts. The presentation took place at the Parliament House in Accra, underscoring a commitment to community health and participation in the Hogbetsotso Festival celebrations. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Gakpey praised Jubilee Radio for its role in fostering unity, fitness, and social cohesion within the community during the Hogbetsotso seasons. He urged residents of the Keta Municipality and beyond to participate in this year’s

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