Akuapem North MP Warns President Mahama Against ‘Trap’ Amid Term Limit Legal Challenge
Amid mounting debate over Ghana’s presidential term limits, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has sounded a cautionary note to President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to steer clear of what he describes as a “trap” intended to tarnish the President’s political legacy. The controversy stems from a writ filed at the Supreme Court by Ghanaian teacher Ganiwu Alhassan, seeking interpretation of Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution. The clause states that no person shall be elected to hold the office of President for more than two terms. The lawsuit, however, argues that the provision only prohibits two consecutive terms, leaving the door open for someone who has served two non-consecutive terms to contest again. This legal challenge has sparked widespread discussion, with analysts and commentators speculating it could pave the way for President Mahama to seek another term in office. Weighing in on the issue, Sammi Awuku took to Facebook to warn President Mahama not to be lured into what he believes is a scheme by some individuals, possibly within his own party, to undermine him. “I have a funny suspicion that those behind the suits are plotting the eventual downfall of President Mahama. Mr President, they don’t wish you well. Don’t fall for this trap and don’t be persuaded to drink a cup of ‘poison’ prepared by detractors in your own party,” Awuku wrote, delivering a pointed reminder that even former President Rawlings, the party founder, did not pursue such a path. Awuku cautioned that with others already campaigning for the presidency within Mahama’s party, there is a risk that internal rivals could join forces with the opposition to damage his reputation. He advised the President to consider retiring with dignity in 2029, warning against actions that could provoke “endless demonstrations” and mar his political legacy. The MP’s comments were issued in response to investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, who had earlier emphasized the need for President Mahama to be wary of those orchestrating the legal challenge, regardless of the court’s verdict. Sammi Awuku’s remarks add another layer to the ongoing discourse surrounding Ghana’s constitutional provisions on term limits and the far-reaching political implications of the Supreme Court’s impending decision. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Minister Commends Ghanaians for Unity and Leadership in National Flood Cleanup Exercise
After devastating floods swept through parts of Ghana, a remarkable spirit of unity emerged across the nation. Over two days, Ghanaians from all walks of life rolled up their sleeves in response to President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for a national flood aftermath cleanup exercise. The massive turnout and dedication did not go unnoticed. At a press conference held to reflect on the exercise, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, praised the people of Ghana for their collective effort and strong leadership. “If Ghanaians want to do something, we can do it,” he declared, pointing to the impressive results achieved when citizens unite for a common cause. He also commended the various political parties for their outstanding participation, underlining the non-partisan nature of the exercise. The Minister extended his gratitude to President Mahama for initiating the exercise, as well as to Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, who set an example by personally joining the cleanup in the markets and overseeing the desilting of gutters. He recognized the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Kingsford Alban Bagbin, who suspended Parliament so that Members of Parliament could participate alongside Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), traditional leaders, and queen mothers. Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim also highlighted the tireless work of Chief Directors, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and ministry staff who worked late into the night to ensure logistics were in place. The exemplary participation of the Military, Police, Fire Service, Immigration, and Prisons Service, as well as the private sector’s contribution of trucks and equipment to clear debris, was applauded. “Every ministry, every office, every institution, everybody was involved, and this is an all-inclusive clean-up exercise,” he emphasized. The Minister described scenes of unity, where people from all political backgrounds, including the bodyguards of both former and current presidents, worked side by side. To ensure the cleanup effort’s success, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim announced that key waste facilities would remain open 24/7 for two days, with free disposal at locations such as the Achimota, Ashaiman, Pantang, and Teshie Waste Transfer Stations, among others. He encouraged all residents and waste collectors, including those using tricycles, to take full advantage of the free service, urging, “Don’t keep waste in your dustbins in your houses today and tomorrow.” He cautioned MMDCEs not to close their offices early and to ensure that all desilted gutters and sand piles are cleared promptly. The Minister also reminded the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies to uphold a commitment to clear specific waste heaps by Sunday. Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim concluded with a strong message: sanitation and cleanliness are a shared responsibility. “Our participation has been outstanding. Let us continue in that mode,” he said, encouraging Ghanaians to maintain the momentum and avoid dumping waste at unauthorized sites. The national cleanup effort, marked by unity and determination, stands as a testament to the collective power of Ghanaians working together for a cleaner and safer environment. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Ministry of Education Condemns Shooting at Zohe EP Primary School in Yendi
It began as an ordinary school day at Zohe Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Primary School in Yendi, in Ghana’s Northern Region. But the calm was shattered when, according to preliminary reports, two armed men stormed the school premises, firing their weapons indiscriminately. Panic swept through the school as pupils and staff scrambled for safety. Amidst the chaos, the headmaster was assaulted and left with injuries, further intensifying the fear and confusion. News of the incident quickly reached the Ministry of Education. On July 9, the ministry broke its silence, issuing a statement that condemned the attack in the strongest terms. Describing the shooting as disturbing, the Ministry called for swift and thorough investigations. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, wasted no time in directing the Ghana Police Service to give the matter immediate attention and to leave no stone unturned in unravelling the facts behind the violence. “Schools are dedicated spaces for teaching, learning, and the holistic development of children,” the statement emphasized. It went on to declare that acts of violence, intimidation, and the use of firearms on school premises are unacceptable and pose a grave threat to the safety of learners, teachers, and the wider educational community. The Ministry also called on the public to respect the sanctity of school grounds and refrain from encroaching on these safe spaces. Expressing solidarity with the affected pupils, staff, and the injured headmaster, the Ministry wished the headmaster a speedy recovery and assured parents, guardians, and the public that every effort would be made to ensure schools remain safe and secure environments for teaching and learning. Finally, the Ministry appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to cooperate fully with the Ghana Police Service. The statement, signed by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister for Education, reinforced the Ministry’s commitment to protecting Ghana’s schools from violence and maintaining them as havens for learning and growth. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Former NAFCO Boss Hanan Abdul-Wahab Released by EOCO After Airport Arrest
The legal saga involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, took a dramatic turn this week as he was released by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after spending several days in custody. Sources close to the matter revealed that Mr. Abdul-Wahab was released on Wednesday evening, with no conditions attached. This development follows his re-arrest by EOCO at the Accra International Airport on July 4, just as he was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom. Investigators alleged that he had tried to access a frozen account at Republic Bank through fraudulent means before attempting to leave the country. The airport arrest reignited a legal tussle between the Attorney-General’s Office and Mr. Abdul-Wahab’s legal team over the legitimacy of his detention. Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, indicated that the state planned to seek a review of a High Court order that had previously permitted the former NAFCO boss to travel. Mr. Abdul-Wahab remains under investigation for alleged financial irregularities during his time at NAFCO. He and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, were earlier charged alongside others over financial offences related to the state-owned company. However, those charges were dropped after prosecutors cited new evidence, resulting in their discharge by the court. Despite the withdrawal of charges, EOCO re-arrested both Mr. Abdul-Wahab and his wife, a move that has sparked debate about the legal basis for their continued detention. Throughout the ordeal, Mr. Abdul-Wahab has firmly maintained his innocence, with his lawyers challenging the state’s actions at every turn. EOCO insists its operations followed the law, while Mr. Abdul-Wahab’s lead counsel, former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, has dismissed the state’s claims, arguing that no application was filed to review the travel order before the arrest. The case continues to attract public attention as the investigation unfolds and both legal teams prepare for the next phase. For now, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba is a free man, but the legal and investigative proceedings surrounding his tenure at NAFCO remain far from over. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
We are solidly in support of President Mahama’s Decision–Alagumgube
The leader of the Alagumgube Association, Mr. Gabriel Agambila, has voiced strong support for the President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to decline a visit from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to Mr. Agambila, this move sends a clear message about the need for accountability in the wake of xenophobic violence committed by South Africans against other Africans, including Ghanaians. Mr. Agambila made his remarks following public commentary by Kwesi Pratt Jr., managing editor of the Insights newspaper. Mr. Pratt, speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on July 8, 2026, criticized the Ghanaian government’s handling of diplomatic discussions with South Africa. He argued that the public disclosure of confidential exchanges between the two governments was damaging to the ideals of African unity and detrimental to Ghana’s diplomatic reputation. “The optics are bad,” Mr. Pratt said, emphasizing that international relations rely on trust and that sensitive discussions should not be leaked into the public domain. In contrast, Mr. Agambila insisted there was nothing wrong with the President’s decision. He argued that President Ramaphosa had failed to address or curb the xenophobic actions of his countrymen, instead appearing indifferent or even supportive by being seen taking pictures with those perpetrating the violence. For Mr. Agambila and the Alagumgube Association, the refusal to welcome President Ramaphosa is a principled stand. “If he truly valued other African countries such as Ghana, he would know what to do to his people who took laws into their own hands by killing innocent Africans just because they find themselves in South Africa,” Mr. Agambila asserted. The leader concluded that the Alagumgube Association stands firmly behind the President’s choice, believing it upholds both the dignity and safety of Ghanaians and sends a strong message about the importance of leadership and responsibility on the African continent. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Government Unveils New Force for Agricultural Transformation as 506 Feed Ghana Brigadiers Pass Out
The government has marked a major milestone in its efforts to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector with the passing-out of 506 Feed Ghana Brigadiers at the Ghana Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. At the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, hailed the event as the “birth of a new national force for agricultural transformation,” highlighting the vital role the brigadiers are expected to play in boosting food security, job creation, and economic growth. The new brigadiers, selected from graduates in agriculture and related fields, completed two weeks of intensive training, not focused on technical farming skills, but on discipline, teamwork, resilience, and readiness for field deployment. Minister Opoku explained that training at a police facility was intentional, designed to instill punctuality, accountability, and a strong sense of duty, qualities deemed essential for the success of the Feed Ghana Programme. “These officers are already technically equipped. What they needed was the discipline and mindset required to deliver results on the ground,” he stated. The Feed Ghana Programme, according to the minister, is a strategic national initiative aimed at increasing local food production, reducing dependence on imports, strengthening agribusiness, and creating jobs for the youth. District coordinators, he charged, must serve as a key link between policy and action, working closely with farmers, addressing local agricultural challenges, and ensuring accurate reporting and accountability. “You have not been trained to sit in offices. You are expected to engage communities, support farmers, and solve real problems in the field,” Opoku emphasized. Beyond public sector roles, the brigadiers will also provide advisory and technical services to private agribusinesses, households, and institutions. The programme has already attracted interest from the private sector, with several companies seeking deployment of brigadiers even before the official passing-out. Minister Opoku also revealed plans to expand the initiative by recruiting and training more agricultural graduates to meet rising demand and strengthen its implementation nationwide. He cautioned coordinators against creating parallel structures and stressed the importance of working under the supervision of District Directors of Agriculture and collaborating with extension officers. “The success of this programme will not be measured by speeches in Accra, but by real impact in the districts, more food production, more jobs, and stronger value chains,” he said. The Feed Ghana Programme forms an integral part of the government’s broader agenda to reposition agriculture as a central driver of economic growth, national security, and industrialization. Minister Opoku concluded by urging the new brigadiers to serve with humility, discipline, integrity, and patriotism as they embark on their national assignment. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Attorney-General Seeks to Overturn Travel Order for Former Buffer Stock CEO Amid New Allegations
The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court seeking to overturn an earlier order that allowed former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. This latest application comes in light of alleged new developments, including an attempt by Mr. Aludiba to access funds in bank accounts frozen by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). According to an update from Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), the Attorney-General contends that this new information may impact the basis on which the travel approval was granted by the court on June 29. An affidavit supporting the application alleges that Mr. Aludiba sought to use an order from another High Court, relating to a separate matter, to access funds covered by valid freezing orders. The prosecution argues that such actions would contravene the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), which prohibits transactions involving frozen assets. The financial institution involved in the attempted withdrawal reportedly declined the request and promptly informed the relevant authorities. The Attorney-General’s Office noted that this development occurred shortly before Mr. Aludiba was due to travel, raising concerns about compliance with court orders and the integrity of ongoing criminal proceedings. Meanwhile, Mr. Aludiba was recently granted bail by EOCO following his arrest in connection with the case. The Attorney-General emphasized that the new application is a standard legal response to emerging facts after a court decision and does not prejudge the outcome of the substantive case. Mr. Aludiba, who is currently on trial with another accused person in the Buffer Stock case, remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Supreme Court Quashes Contempt Charge Against Baare Chief and Talensi Secretary
The Supreme Court has overturned a contempt of court charge issued by the Bolgatanga High Court against Baare Chief, Naab Nyakora Mantii, and Richard Sunday Yinbil, Secretary to the Paramount Chief of the Talensi Traditional Area. The charge stemmed from an alleged attempt to influence the presiding judge, Justice Alexander Graham, after the paramount chief requested that the judge visit the palace to discuss matters of mutual benefit on March 10, 2023. Following the invitation, both Naab Nyakora Mantii and Richard Sunday Yinbil were arrested on the orders of Justice Graham and brought before an open court, where they were charged with contempt. On July 7, 2026, the Supreme Court in Accra unanimously quashed the contempt order. Lawyers representing the chief and the secretary had filed an application for the Supreme Court’s intervention, arguing that the original order threatened the reputations of the chief of Baare, the secretary, and the paramount chief of the Talensi Traditional Area. After the decision, the legal team addressed the media, highlighting the significance of the outcome for their clients. Lawyer Bennette Nakaar explained, “On March 10, 2023, the paramount chief asked that they inform the judge, Justice Alexander Graham, to come over to the palace for a discussion of mutual benefits. Unfortunately, the judge misinterpreted the harmless invitation and concluded that the chief and others were attempting to influence a pending court decision.” Nakaar noted that the defendants acted out of genuine ignorance of legal procedure and did not intend to interfere with the court’s work. “When the chief later attempted to travel outside, the issue resurfaced, and we saw the need to clarify the matter in law. Today’s application simply sought the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to quash the contempt order from 2023, and we argued that the judge lacked the authority to even entertain the matter from the outset.” He added, “It is alien to the legal procedure as we know it in terms of contempt. These were the arguments we made, and the court agreed, quashing the order of March 10, 2023.” The Supreme Court’s decision brings relief to the Baare Chief and the secretary, restoring their reputations and providing clarity on the limits of contempt proceedings in similar circumstances. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
DVLA Refutes Claims of GH¢308,300 Loss in Mobile Money Theft Case Involving Former National Service Person
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has firmly denied reports suggesting it lost GH¢308,300 in an alleged mobile money theft case involving a former National Service person. The Authority clarified that the funds in question were neither owned by the DVLA nor taken from its accounts. This clarification comes in the wake of the ongoing prosecution of Ebenezer Ghartey, a former National Service person later contracted by the DVLA, who is currently standing trial at the Accra Circuit Court. Ghartey is accused of unlawfully transferring GH¢308,300 from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA administrative officer into his personal mobile money wallet. He has pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing. According to the prosecution, Ghartey allegedly used part of the funds to purchase a Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a 50-inch Samsung television, and finance other personal expenditures. The court, presided over by Mrs. Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, granted him bail set at GH¢100,000 with three sureties, including one with landed property and another who is a public servant earning at least GH¢5,000 monthly. Ghartey must also report to the case investigator twice weekly as the matter has been adjourned to August 4, 2026. In response to public concerns and media reports, the DVLA issued a statement on Tuesday, July 7, stressing that the alleged theft was a private matter involving individuals and had no connection to the Authority’s finances or official activities. The DVLA reassured the public that its financial management systems remain robust and unaffected by the case. The Authority urged media outlets and the public to report accurately on the matter to prevent any misconception that public funds were misappropriated. It also reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and pledged to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies should its involvement be required during the ongoing investigation. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
National Service Personnel Arraigned Over Alleged GH¢308,000 Mobile Money Theft at DVLA
A National Service Personnel assigned to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court over allegations that he illegally transferred more than GH¢308,000 from a colleague’s Mobile Money merchant account into his own. The accused, Ebenezer Ghartey, pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing when he was arraigned before Mrs. Emmanuella Sarah Asmah. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, Ghartey is alleged to have carried out a series of unauthorized Mobile Money transactions from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA Administrative Officer, diverting the funds into his personal account. The court granted bail to Ghartey in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, all of whom must reside within the court’s jurisdiction. As part of the bail conditions, one surety must provide landed property valued at not less than the bail amount, and another must be a public servant earning a minimum monthly salary of GH¢5,000. Ghartey has also been ordered to report to the lead investigator every Monday and Friday until the case concludes. The matter has been adjourned to August 4, 2026. According to the prosecution, the case came to light when the complainant, who supervises Ghartey at the DVLA, noticed an unexplained withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account on May 22, 2026. A review of transaction records allegedly traced the transfer to Ghartey’s Mobile Money account. Further investigations uncovered additional unauthorized transfers between March 31 and May 20, 2026, bringing the total amount allegedly diverted to GH¢308,300. The case was subsequently reported to the Cantonments Police, leading to Ghartey’s arrest. During police interrogation, Ghartey allegedly admitted to using part of the funds to pay his rent, buy household items—including a Hyundai Elantra, a 50-inch Samsung TV, furniture, an air conditioner, a washing machine, a dining set, a carpet, and a television stand, and pay a sibling’s school fees. The prosecution stated that Ghartey admitted the offence in his caution statement, a claim that will be tested during the trial. Source: Apexnewsgh.com