Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has lauded the unity and support shown by both current and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency executives in the Greater Accra Region during a recent engagement. Describing the meeting as inspiring, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the enthusiasm and collective resolve displayed by party members, noting that it reaffirmed the NPP’s readiness to work together toward recapturing power in the 2028 general elections. He commended the executives for their unwavering commitment to the party’s vision and urged sustained collaboration, discipline, and grassroots mobilisation to further strengthen the NPP’s organisational base throughout the region. This engagement is part of Dr. Bawumia’s broader outreach to party stakeholders across Ghana, aimed at fostering unity and revitalising support for the NPP’s long-term political and development objectives. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely recognized as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is expected to appear before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. This development follows a stern warning from Dr. Dominic Ayine, Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, who announced on Friday, October 3, that Chairman Wontumi would face arrest should he fail to honour the summons. Dr. Ayine confirmed that charges against the NPP Chairman have been formally signed. The investigation centres on Akonta Mining Limited, a company linked to Chairman Wontumi, which is currently under scrutiny for alleged illegal mining operations. According to the Attorney-General, progress on the case had previously been stalled due to the concealment of key documents by individuals from the previous NPP administration. Speaking to Accra-based Citi FM on Sunday, October 5, Chairman Wontumi’s legal representative, Andy Appiah Kubi, confirmed that his client would cooperate fully and attend the CID meeting as scheduled. Mr. Kubi expressed surprise at the Attorney-General’s public warning, describing it as unnecessary given Chairman Wontumi’s ongoing cooperation with investigators. “We will be present at the police CID headquarters in Accra at 10:00 am as requested. While we respect and will honour the invitation, I believe the warning accompanying the announcement was unwarranted. We have no intention of disregarding the invitation,” Mr. Kubi stated. As the investigation unfolds, all eyes remain on Chairman Wontumi’s appearance and the next steps in the high-profile case. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Founder and CEO of the Atta-Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has raised concerns over the Mahama-led government’s delay in fulfilling its promise to rename the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in honour of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills. Anyidoho’s questions come months after Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced plans to rename the university as a tribute to Atta-Mills, whose vision and commitment were pivotal in establishing UHAS and advancing health and education in Ghana. Speaking publicly, Anyidoho expressed disappointment that, despite the public declaration, there has been little progress. “As a matter of interest, just asking, the Government of today under President Mahama made a declaration much earlier that the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho will be renamed after President John Evans Atta Mills, who envisioned it out, cut the sod, and started its establishment,” he stated. Anyidoho acknowledged that due process must be followed, but pressed for transparency: “It’s just a matter of public interest that we are asking… what processes are being followed to rename the university after the late President?” He urged the government to provide clear timelines and details on when and how the renaming will take place, emphasizing that Atta-Mills’ legacy deserves swift and genuine recognition. “In good measure, in the national interest, just for the President and his Government to keep its promise, we are asking the legitimate question. And we hope and pray that what they have promised shall be fulfilled.” It was on May 28, 2025, that Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced, during the inauguration of UHAS’s new Governing Council, the intention to rename the university the Professor John Evans Atta Mills University of Health and Allied Sciences. For now, the public—and the Atta-Mills Institute—await clear action to honour the late president’s enduring legacy. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

At the colourful 2025 Asogli Yam Festival in the Volta Region, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang announced a bold new step for Ghana’s agricultural sector: the deployment of 5,000 graduates in agriculture and veterinary sciences to support the government’s flagship Feed Ghana Programme. The Vice President, addressing a packed audience on Sunday, October 5, highlighted that this nationwide initiative aims to turn research findings into real-world solutions for farmers while providing modern extension services to boost productivity. The graduates will be stationed across the country—including the Volta Region—working hand in hand with local farmers to share new techniques and help bridge the gap between research and practice. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasised the Feed Ghana Programme’s critical role in addressing persistent issues such as erratic rainfall, post-harvest losses, and challenges in market access. She assured the public of the government’s commitment to transforming agriculture through significant 2025 budget allocations, support for the Vegetable Development Project, and the well-known ‘Nkokɔ Nkititi’ poultry initiative. “This also includes 5,000 graduates in agriculture and veterinary science who will be deployed across the country, including the Volta Region, to work side by side with farmers providing modern extension services, sharing new techniques and helping bridge research and practice,” she stated. The Vice President also announced a suite of interventions to promote vegetable farming, including greenhouse technology, advanced irrigation systems, and other critical infrastructure. As part of efforts to attract more youth to farming and veterinary services, the government will prioritise credit facilities and agribusiness training programmes in the Volta Region. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang lauded the Yam Festival as an ideal stage for inspiring youth participation in agriculture and for celebrating outstanding farmers, reaffirming the government’s vision for a vibrant, modernised agricultural sector in Ghana. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has shared his opinion on the future of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dankwah weighed in on the high-stakes contest to select the party’s 2028 flagbearer, cautioning that any endorsement from former President John Dramani Mahama could have far-reaching and unpredictable effects. “It could have consequences both plus and negatives and I think we shouldn’t think that we can hoodwink any group of people to go a certain direction. It could have impact that could be negative or positive,” Dankwah remarked, highlighting that while Mahama remains a powerful figure within the NDC, his support could either unite or fracture the party’s base. “There are those who will be happy that he has given an endorsement to somebody and there are those who will feel that the party will be torn apart if he does that,” he added. Dankwah drew parallels with Kenya’s recent political history, pointing to how President Kenyatta’s endorsement in the succession race backfired, cautioning, “Remember in Kenya, Kenyatta went against Ruto. He went to endorse a candidate, he went but the party didn’t go with him, let that be a lesson.” His comments followed the release of a new Global InfoAnalytics poll that placed Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, firmly in the lead as the preferred candidate for the NDC’s 2028 presidential ticket. According to the poll, Haruna commands 30% of party support, followed by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia with 24%, and Finance Minister Ato Forson with 18%. Other contenders, including Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and Okudzeto Ablakwa, trailed behind. Haruna’s appeal, the poll found, is especially strong in key swing regions, where his support climbs to 48% in head-to-head matchups. Yet, Dankwah noted, the absence of Haruna from the race would set the stage for a razor-close contest between Asiedu Nketia and Ato Forson—underlining the potential for party divisions if the succession process is not handled with care. As the NDC steers toward a pivotal decision, Dankwah’s warning serves as a reminder that the road to 2028 will require both strategy and unity to secure the party’s future. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Amidst the vibrant celebrations of the Asogli Yam Festival in Ho, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, delivered a stirring address that resonated far beyond the festival grounds. On Sunday, October 5, Togbe Afede spoke passionately about a challenge that continues to impede Ghana’s progress: corruption. In his keynote speech, Togbe Afede did not mince words. He described corruption as a major obstacle to the country’s development, stressing that it stems from a collective failure to uphold truth and honesty in public and private life. “Corruption has been a stumbling block to our development and it is the result of our inability to hold on to the path of truth, the path of strictest honesty,” he declared, his voice carrying across the assembled chiefs, dignitaries, and citizens. Togbe Afede used the occasion to urge both political and traditional leaders to embrace honesty and integrity as non-negotiable values. He reminded them—and all Ghanaians—that truthfulness must serve as a foundation for building a just, peaceful, and prosperous society. “That is why the theme for today’s durbar focuses on honesty, focuses on unity, peace and prosperity. Together in unity and prosperity we build a just, peaceful, prosperous nation,” he said, echoing the festival’s message of collective responsibility. As the festivities continued, Togbe Afede’s words left a powerful reminder: that the fight against corruption is not just a matter for leaders, but a national call to action for all who seek a brighter future for Ghana. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

This year, the festival took on even greater significance as Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, stood before the people of Asogli, representing President John Dramani Mahama. Her message was one of gratitude, unity, and a call to renew the nation’s commitment to agricultural prosperity. With warmth and dignity, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang brought greetings from President Mahama, commending Togbe Afede XIV, the chiefs, and all Asogli people for keeping alive a tradition that not only unites communities but also spotlights the country’s vast agricultural potential. “It is an honour to represent His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at this year’s Yam Festival,” she began. “This is an occasion for celebration and thanksgiving. It is also a sacred reminder of our duty to build a future worthy of our heritage.” As she looked out over the assembled crowd, the Vice President reflected on the symbolism of the yam, central to the festival and emblematic of patience, renewal, and prosperity. These, she said, are values that define the Asogli people and Ghana’s broader agricultural identity. Yet, she acknowledged, today’s farmers face new hurdles: erratic rainfall, post-harvest losses, and market instability. To meet these challenges, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang outlined the government’s comprehensive agricultural strategy, the Feed Ghana Programme. Led by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, this initiative puts food security and agricultural transformation at the core of national development. Among the key measures, she announced significant budget allocations to agriculture in 2025, supporting projects such as the Vegetable Development Project and the Nkoko Nketenkete initiative for poultry and eggs. She revealed that 5,000 graduates in agriculture and veterinary science would soon be deployed across Ghana, including the Volta Region, to provide vital extension services. The government is also promoting vegetable farming and greenhouse technology—especially suited to the Volta’s fertile valleys, while boosting support for farmer cooperatives, mechanisation, irrigation, and storage infrastructure to cut post-harvest losses. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed her conviction that the Volta Region could become Ghana’s agricultural backbone under the Feed Ghana initiative. With its underutilised irrigation systems and ideal conditions for rice and yam cultivation, the region holds untapped promise. She cited recent efforts by Eric Opoku’s Feed Ghana team, encouraging local farmers and District Assemblies to embrace improved seeds, extension services, and modern irrigation to raise yields and reduce food imports. “The Yam Festival is more than a cultural event—it is a platform for showcasing agricultural potential, mobilising resources, honouring hardworking farmers, and inspiring our youth,” she emphasised. Turning to the future, the Vice President called for renewed energy in making farming an attractive and profitable venture for Ghana’s youth. She highlighted the government’s investment in land banks, credit facilities, and agribusiness training to modernise agriculture, as well as President Mahama’s flagship Adwumawura Programme, recently launched at the University of Ghana, which targets youth employment and entrepreneurship. As the festival reached its peak, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged all Ghanaians to see culture and progress as partners in nation-building. “The Yam Festival is not only about the past—it reminds us that culture and progress can work hand in hand. As we celebrate, let us pledge to support our farmers, strengthen our communities, and build a Ghana where every household has enough to eat.” With heartfelt wishes for a bountiful harvest, she called for continued unity, peace, and prosperity throughout the land, leaving the people of Asogli inspired to carry forward the legacy of their cherished festival. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Former Upper East Regional Minister, Professor Avea Ephraim Nsoh, has commended Communication Minister, Hon. Nartey Sam George, for his firm stance that led to a reduction in DSTV subscription prices for Ghanaians. In a strongly-worded statement, Prof. Nsoh described the legislator’s intervention as “exemplary,” stressing that such decisive actions are what Ghana needs to protect citizens from exploitative corporate practices. “Let me say emphatically without equivocation that Hon. Sam George was and is still spot on in taking the decision to go after DSTV to reduce their killer charges,” Prof. Nsoh said. According to him, Ghana’s development requires “progressive radical leaders” who are willing to stand up for the vulnerable, citing other figures such as Kwame Agboadza, Dr. Zenator Rawlings, Mintah Akandoh, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Dr. Asiamah of the Bank of Ghana, and Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor as examples of leaders taking bold steps to protect citizens’ interests. Prof. Nsoh emphasized that social democratic governance must ensure strong regulation of the private sector to prevent “arbitrary and reckless profiteering,” especially at a time when many Ghanaians are struggling below the poverty line. “We cannot allow profit-driven businesses to overprice the mostly deprived population out of survival,” he argued, adding that Hon. Sam George was right to demand affordable DSTV and data prices. He also backed Ablakwa’s push for lower passport fees, Agboadza’s insistence on accountability in public contracts, and Dr. Asiamah’s regulatory reforms in the forex market as steps that reflect true social democratic principles. Taking a swipe at critics, Prof. Nsoh dismissed the views of some consumer association leaders who claimed Sam George was wrong. “This is not an NPP government. They believe in survival-for-the-fittest capitalist market-oriented economic policies. But under social democracy, the state has a responsibility to protect its people,” he maintained. Source: Apexnewsgh.com