New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Ken Ohene Agyapong has named Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue as his Campaign Administrator, effective immediately, as the contest for the party’s flagbearership heats up. In a memorandum addressed to all campaign team members on October 14, Agyapong outlined Bissue’s core responsibilities and stressed the importance of structured coordination and strategic oversight in the campaign’s operations. According to the memo, Bissue will be responsible for managing all aspects of campaign administration, ensuring smooth communication between various directorates and operational teams. He will also handle official campaign correspondence and documentation, process reports and submissions destined for Agyapong, and facilitate timely decision-making within the campaign hierarchy. “All external campaign correspondence must now be routed through the Campaign Administrator’s office. Similarly, all internal communications, reports, or documents intended for my attention must first be submitted to him,” the statement read. Agyapong expressed confidence in Bissue’s ability to instill “greater discipline, cohesion, and focus” within the campaign, calling on all members to fully cooperate with the new administrative structure. Charles Bissue, known for his previous roles as a presidential staffer and General Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), is a familiar figure within the NPP and is expected to bring valuable organizational experience and political acumen to the position. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

The former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, has been charged with 14 counts, ranging from causing financial loss to the Republic, stealing, to money laundering, in a case involving more than GH¢600 million. According to a charge sheet filed at the Accra High Court, Mr. Assibey Antwi stands accused of authorising payments to more than 60,000 non-existent national service personnel and misappropriating public funds during his tenure between August 2021 and February 2025. He faces multiple charges under sections 179A(1) and 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044). Ghost Names and Unauthorised Payments On the first count, prosecutors allege that Mr. Assibey Antwi willfully caused a financial loss of GH¢500,861,744.02 to the Republic by approving allowances for over 60,000 so-called “ghost” service personnel between August 2021 and February 2025. He is also confronted with six counts of stealing. The prosecution claims that between August 2023 and May 2024, he dishonestly appropriated several million cedis from the National Service Authority, including: GH¢3.6 million on August 22, 2023 GH¢516,000 each on September 11, October 26, and November 23, 2023 GH¢1.03 million on December 18, 2023 GH¢2.06 million on May 14, 2024 Transfers to Personal Account Further allegations state that between January 2022 and December 2024, Mr. Assibey Antwi authorised the transfer of an additional GH¢8.26 million from the NSA’s Control Account to his personal e-zwich card account (No. 1177042059), contributing to both the financial loss and money laundering charges. Kumawu Farm Project Allegations The charge sheet also cites unauthorised withdrawals totalling GH¢74 million from the Kumawu Farm Project account (No. 1018631542212), which prosecutors claim were not used for their intended purpose. The withdrawals include: GH¢55 million on September 30, 2022 GH¢15 million on October 20, 2023 GH¢4 million on January 24, 2024 All these alleged transactions were reportedly made without expending the funds on the project as intended. The case is expected to be heard at the Accra High Court, where the prosecution will present its evidence. Mr. Assibey Antwi, who served as Executive Director of the NSA until early 2025, has not yet entered a plea. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

At the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, on Monday, October 13, President John Dramani Mahama voiced his confidence that Ghana will soon witness the election of its first female President. Speaking to a gathering of world leaders, President Mahama highlighted the country’s steady progress in championing women’s empowerment and gender equality. “As the African Union Champion for Gender and Women’s Empowerment, I am proud to say that Ghana remains steadfast in its pursuit of equality for all,” President Mahama declared. He underscored Ghana’s commitment by referencing historic milestones, including the election of the nation’s first female Vice President and the appointment of women to pivotal roles across government, the judiciary, security services, and major national institutions. “These are not symbolic gestures; they are a deliberate affirmation that women deserve a seat at the highest levels of decision-making,” he stated. “And I am confident that, in the very near future, our women will break the glass ceiling and that a woman will be president of the Republic of Ghana.” President Mahama also pointed to advances in education, noting that Ghana has achieved gender parity in school enrollment, with more girls now accessing and completing their education than ever before. He emphasized that these achievements are bolstered by robust institutional reforms and legal frameworks designed to protect the rights of women and girls. Key improvements include strengthening the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection; the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service; the Domestic Violence Secretariat; and the Specialised Domestic Violence Courts. According to Mahama, sustained budgetary allocations have empowered these institutions to deliver justice, protection, and social support to survivors of gender-based violence. President Mahama’s remarks concluded with a broader call for governments and international partners to take transformative action to achieve genuine gender equality and empower women across the globe. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an urgent high-level meeting set for today, Thursday, October 9, bringing together the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, and other key justice sector leaders. The aim: to devise a comprehensive strategy to address the ongoing mismanagement of public funds that has plagued Ghana’s public sector. The President made this announcement during the 12th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Councils, Chief Directors, and Chief Executives organized by the Public Services Commission in Ho. Addressing the gathering, President Mahama expressed deep concern over repeated financial infractions highlighted by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and lamented the chronic lack of accountability following successive audit reports. He referenced recent audits revealing estimated financial losses of GH¢15 billion due to misappropriation and irregularities, underscoring the urgent need for decisive action. “We need a more decisive approach to deter public officials who misuse state funds — a fast-track process to Nsawam,” the President asserted, signaling his intention to see swift justice delivered to those who betray public trust. President Mahama also criticized the weak enforcement of constitutional provisions requiring Parliament to act on the Auditor-General’s findings, calling the existing process unclear and ineffective. He condemned the poor performance of Audit Report Implementation Committees (ARICs) within government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, noting that many had failed to act on PAC’s recommendations. The upcoming meeting, President Mahama emphasised, is expected to yield tangible reforms and establish clear legal mechanisms to ensure accountability for public officials found guilty of financial misconduct. “The time has come for credible and enforceable systems that ensure real consequences for those who betray the public trust,” he declared. Assuring his audience, President Mahama stated that the outcomes of Thursday’s meeting would mark the start of meaningful reforms aimed at ending the culture of impunity in the management of Ghana’s public resources. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

A new era of security vigilance was ushered in as the Minister for the Interior and Minister responsible for National Security, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, delivered a firm warning to communities across Ghana: attacks on security personnel and installations will no longer be tolerated. The stern message came during the inauguration of the National Security Bureau’s Eastern Regional Command in Koforidua, where Alhaji Muntaka cautioned that any community involved in such acts would face the full force of the law. He stressed that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to public safety, with the new command reflecting the NDC government’s manifesto pledge to reform and strengthen Ghana’s national security framework. “The establishment of this command is a fulfillment of our promise under Section 6.4 of the manifesto,” the Minister noted, “and it signals our resolve to enhance professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness within our security agencies.” Alhaji Muntaka further emphasised that the new Eastern Regional Command represents a significant step toward modernising Ghana’s intelligence system, equipping security institutions to tackle emerging threats and safeguard citizens more effectively. In a related address, National Security Coordinator DCOP Abdul Osman Razak drew attention to the growing menace of cybercrime and the misuse of digital platforms and social media for fraud and extremist activity. He warned that criminal networks continue to exploit Ghana’s digital space, posing significant risks to national security. DCOP Razak called for a coordinated, technology-driven intelligence system to meet these evolving challenges. He also commended the Director-General and staff of the National Signals Bureau for their professionalism and dedication in ensuring the new facility meets modern surveillance standards. The inauguration of the Eastern Regional Command is expected to boost inter-agency cooperation, improve information sharing, and strengthen Ghana’s overall intelligence and security response. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Tension is brewing within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as one of its high-profile presidential hopefuls, Kwabena Agyepong, faces possible disqualification from the party’s upcoming presidential primaries. The primaries, scheduled for January 31, 2026, may proceed without Agyepong after reports emerged that he failed to pay the mandatory development fee required as part of the nomination process. Sources within the party revealed that the vetting committee, in a report submitted to both the National Council and the National Executive Committee on Tuesday, flagged Mr. Agyepong for not fulfilling this critical requirement. While the party has yet to release an official statement regarding his status, the issue has sparked speculation about Agyepong’s fate in the race. Despite the uncertainty, preparations for the primaries are moving forward. A party notice circulated to all aspirants—including Mr. Agyepong—announced that balloting for positions on the ballot paper will be held on Friday, October 10. This means candidates are expected to draw lots to determine their placement on the ballot, even as Agyepong’s eligibility hangs in the balance. As the party gears up for the crucial vote, five candidates have been cleared to campaign for the coveted flagbearer slot. They are: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former MP for Assin Central Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education Dr. Bryan Acheampong, former Minister of Food and Agriculture Kwabena Agyepong, former General Secretary of the NPP For now, delegates and party faithful await an official word on Agyepong’s fate. The outcome could reshape the dynamics of the primaries as the NPP prepares to select a flagbearer to lead the party into the 2028 general elections. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo has raised alarm over what he describes as the sluggish pace of corruption-related prosecutions by the Attorney-General’s Department, nine months into the Mahama administration. Domelevo, who currently serves on the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) task force, voiced his frustration during an appearance on The KSM Show, emphasizing that the government has not shown the urgency needed to recover stolen public funds and hold corrupt officials accountable. “A lot is being done, but am I satisfied? No. I don’t see the end of the tunnel, not to mention the light at the end of it. The process is too slow. Nine months is no small time, and before we realise it, another quarter is gone,” Domelevo remarked, cautioning that such delays could undermine public trust in the government’s anti-graft commitments. He further questioned the administration’s preparedness, noting the daunting scale of funds to be recovered and the slow progress so far. “It raises the question of preparedness. When I look at the magnitude of funds we need to recover and how slowly things are moving, I wonder when we will get there.” Domelevo warned that the drawn-out process could embolden culprits hoping to evade justice, suggesting that some offenders and their lawyers are banking on a potential change in government to escape prosecution. “In fact, the prayer of the culprits and their lawyers is that there should be a change in government. Then you hear nolle prosequi,” he said. He also questioned whether adequate planning went into the recovery effort before the administration took office, arguing that the current pace is inconsistent with the urgency required. Domelevo called on the Attorney-General’s office to step up its efforts and deliver visible results to restore public confidence in the fight against corruption. “We have to change the speed at which we are moving and let people gain confidence that things are indeed moving — and moving very fast,” he urged. Domelevo’s candid comments follow multiple briefings by Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine, which have so far yielded limited prosecutorial progress. The ORAL team previously submitted a comprehensive dossier to the Attorney-General, detailing several potential corruption cases uncovered during preliminary investigations. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

The ongoing salary delays that have left thousands of nurses, teachers, and junior doctors unpaid for up to ten months are the result of poor recruitment practices and fiscal mismanagement under the previous Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration, according to the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo. His comments follow recent street protests by frustrated health and education workers, with the Junior Doctors’ Association threatening to withdraw services if outstanding arrears are not settled soon. Speaking to the media, October 8, 2025, Dr. Pelpuo described the situation as “unfair” but insisted that the current government had inherited the problem. “The situation is currently unfair, but it is a culmination of events that took place in the last regime before the current regime took over,” he said. Dr. Pelpuo explained that the previous government recruited over 12,000 people into the public sector after losing the 2024 elections, neglecting to secure the necessary financial clearance to pay their salaries. “People were engaged to work without due process. For you to work and be paid, you need clearance to show that there is money in the account and that your employment has been approved. That didn’t happen in this respect.” He further revealed that the three-month budget handed over to the new administration also failed to provide for the payment of these workers, compounding the government’s financial strain. “There is a fiscal basket that contains everything, but it did not include any effort to pay these people,” Dr. Pelpuo noted. Despite these challenges, the minister assured the affected workers that the government is committed to resolving the issue. “We are taking it up very seriously, and I can assure the nurses, teachers, and junior doctors who are caught up in the process that we are going to respond to them before the end of the year,” he pledged. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly criticised the government’s recent meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), labelling it a publicity stunt meant to mask its ineffective handling of the illegal mining crisis. In a communique released earlier today, the Minority expressed deep dissatisfaction with what they described as the government’s poor performance in tackling illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. “It is obvious that the galamsey menace keeps worsening by the day. We are, therefore, surprised that amid increasing turbidity levels, the President of the Republic could look into the eyes of Ghanaians and tell us he is winning the fight against illegal mining,” the statement read. The Minority called on President Mahama and his administration to show genuine political will in addressing galamsey, insisting that Ghanaians deserve real solutions rather than propaganda and publicity gimmicks. They also urged Civil Society Organisations, the Clergy, traditional leaders, and all stakeholders to raise their voices in defence of the national interest, just as they have done in the past. Reflecting on past efforts, the Minority outlined measures implemented by the Akufo-Addo Government in 2017 that, in their view, made headway in combating illegal mining. These included a six-month moratorium on all small-scale mining activities—later extended to one and a half years, the establishment of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), and the launch of Operation Vanguard in partnership with the George Grant University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa (UMaT). Additionally, some 4,000 small-scale miners were trained in responsible mining practices, and amendments were made to the Minerals and Mining Act to stiffen penalties for illegal mining offences. The Minority’s statement makes clear their belief that more decisive, competent leadership is needed to curb the ongoing galamsey crisis and restore public trust in the fight against illegal mining. Source: Apexnewsgh.com