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June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Interpol Issues Red Notice for Ken Ofori-Atta Over Corruption Allegations

Interpol has officially listed Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as "Wanted", following a request by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor. This move comes after Ofori-Atta failed to appear for a scheduled interrogation on June 2, prompting the Special Prosecutor

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Chairman Wontumi Visits NPP Leadership Following EOCO Release

Embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako—widely known as Chairman Wontumi—has visited the party’s national leadership in Accra following his release by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Chairman Wontumi was granted bail on

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Minority Demands Probe into Ann Sansa Daly’s Medical Credentials

The Minority in Parliament is calling on the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) to clarify the medical credentials of Ann Sansa Daly, issuing a one-week ultimatum for a formal response. This follows President John Dramani Mahama’s recent decision to revoke

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

OSP Risks Reputational Damage Over Media Approach – Elvis Darko Warns

Elvis Darko, Editor of Newscenta newspaper, has raised concerns over the Office of the Special Prosecutor's (OSP) media-driven approach to high-profile investigations, warning that it could backfire and tarnish the institution’s credibility. Darko argued that handling investigations through the media rather

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Wontumi Withdraws Motion to Challenge GH¢50 Million Bail

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has withdrawn his legal challenge against the GH¢50 million bail imposed on him. The motion to review the bail conditions, originally filed on

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Mahama Warns MMDCEs on Misuse of Common Fund; Annual Assessments to Follow

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government is set to release the first tranche of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) for the year, signaling a renewed focus on timely disbursement and prudent management. The announcement comes amid criticism

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Bawumia Secures Sureties for Wontumi’s Bail, Aide Confirms

An aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has confirmed that all necessary sureties for the bail of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, have been arranged. Akbar Yussif Rohullah Khomeini revealed on Friday that the required documentation

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

Ken Agyapong Urges NPP to Embrace Unity or Risk Long-Term Opposition

Former Assin Central MP and 2024 presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong has issued a firm warning to the New Patriotic Party (NPP): put aside internal divisions or face an extended stay in opposition. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

NPP’s Wontumi Hospitalized During EOCO Probe

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been hospitalized after falling ill during an interrogation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra. Lawyer Provides UpdateWontumi's lawyer, Andy

May 27, 2025May 26, 2025

Chairman Wontumi Granted Bail After CID Interrogation

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been released by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. Chairman Wontumi left the premises of the security