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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the aide disclosed that the MP had personally communicated with members of his team and assured them of his safety. …

    Asante Akyem North MP safe in Netherlands, expected to return soon – Aide

  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Opoku described the situation as unfair and unlawful. …

    Some landlords forcing students into prostitution through high rent – Rent Commissioner

  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Opoku described such actions as criminal and a violation of human rights. …

    Landlords who remove tenants’ roofs over rent disputes risk jail – Rent Commissioner

  5. The Chronicle

    … In an interview on Asempa FM, Wanlov explained that he often reacts with surprise whenever strangers call him by that name in public. …

    I dislike my name Owusu-Bonsu – Wanlov

  6. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, Mr Dame insisted that lawyers representing Mr Hanan and his wife were denied access to their clients for two days while they remained in EOCO custody. …

    Godfred Dame accuses Deputy AG of lying over access to Abdul-Wahab Hanan

  7. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, Mr. Nurudeen said the anti-corruption initiative would soon begin yielding stronger results and warned that individuals implicated in ongoing investigations would “feel the heat.” “The NPP people saying ORAL has failed should be careful what t …

    ORAL will soon take effect, and NPP will feel the heat – Abass Nurudeen

  8. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr Oppong Nkrumah called for an end to political debates over the central bank’s finances and urged stakeholders to focus on solutions. …

    We are living on borrowed time – Oppong Nkrumah

  9. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen Show on Monday, May 4, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah explained that the established procedure requires the report to be submitted to the finance minister, who then reviews it and lays it before Parliament. …

    Handling of BoG 2025 report risks politicisation – Oppong Nkrumah
  10. April 2026

  11. Joy Online

    … Speaking in an interview on Ekosiisen on Asempa FM, Mr Mahama called for honesty and decisive action in addressing the challenges facing the power distributor. …

    ECG cannot operate effectively under reduced capital expenditure — Dubik Mahama warns

  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … Speaking in an interview with OB of Asempa FM, on Tuesday, April 28, the minister explained that $1.5 million of the total amount is meant for preparation, while the remaining $9 million is allocated for participation. …

    Ghana to earn $10.5 million for 2026 World Cup qualification — Sports Minister reveals
Society

Ghana destroys 2,000 firearms from amnesty program

The News

Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi disclosed that over 4,000 firearms have been surrendered under the government's Gun Amnesty Programme, with about 2,000 to be destroyed. The remaining firearms will be retained for owners seeking to regularise their ownership through legal processes, as part of efforts to reduce illegal weapons proliferation.

Why it matters

Ghana destroys 2,000 firearms from amnesty program, addressing illegal weapons proliferation as part of broader public safety effort.

24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ghana destroys 2,000 firearms from amnesty program

    Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi disclosed that over 4,000 firearms have been surrendered under the government's Gun Amnesty Programme, with about 2,000 to be destroyed. The remaining firearms will be retained for owners seeking to regularise their ownership through legal processes, as part of efforts to reduce illegal weapons proliferation.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Odartey Lamptey expects England to prove too strong for Ghana

    Former Ghana international Odartey Lamptey has said he would not be surprised if the Black Stars lose to England in their Group L World Cup match, citing England's superior quality, depth and experience under coach Thomas Tuchel, though he maintains his support for a Ghana victory.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 19 June

  1. People's Forum raises judicial independence concerns over Chief Justice

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye of the People's Forum has expressed concern over the perceived closeness between Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and officials of the NDC government, citing prosecutions of political opponents and public perceptions about state institutions as evidence of threats to judicial independence.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Kennedy Agyapong's remarks meant for NPP reflection, not division

    A spokesperson for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has defended his recent comments about the NPP, saying they were intended as constructive criticism to promote introspection and reconciliation rather than divide the party. He urged the NPP to use the ongoing debate as an opportunity to strengthen internal unity ahead of the 2028 elections.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. 37 Military Hospital launches free MRI scans via HealthTech partnership

    Patients at 37 Military Hospital in Accra can now access free MRI scans through a new diagnostic partnership with HealthTech Ghana Limited. Patients must present a doctor's request form; scanning times range from about 30 minutes to an hour depending on the area examined, with appointments scheduled according to demand.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Lawyer calls for live televising of high-profile criminal trials

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has advocated live broadcasting of high-profile criminal trials to enhance transparency and public confidence in the justice system. He argued that greater public scrutiny of court proceedings would help address concerns about fairness and accountability.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Lawyer withdraws from Wontumi mining case, cites judicial process concerns

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has withdrawn from one of the high-profile criminal cases involving his client pending before the High Court in Accra. The lawyer cited various concerns surrounding the judicial proceedings, including questions about fairness and the court's insistence on his personal appearance despite prior notification of scheduling conflicts.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ex-Serbia forward predicts Ghana will not pass 2026 World Cup group

    European super-agent Goran Milovanovic told Asempa FM he believes Ghana will not advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing insufficient time for coach Carlos Queiroz to implement his ideas and predicting draws or losses against Panama, England, and Croatia.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Extradition cases decided individually, not automatically linked

    Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has cautioned that Sedina Tamakloe's extradition to Ghana should not be taken as a precedent for the automatic extradition of other high-profile individuals sought by Ghanaian authorities, noting that extradition proceedings are determined case-by-case based on specific facts, evidence, and legal circumstances.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP chairmanship aspirant dismisses English fluency criticism

    Bernard Antwi Boasiako, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, has dismissed criticism about his English proficiency, arguing that leadership is about service and results rather than language fluency. He says his 20 years of experience in the party is his strongest qualification for the position and that he is focused on helping the NPP regain power in 2028.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman bids for national party leadership

    Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), current Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition NPP, is running for National Chairman. He argues his record of service and progression through party ranks—from constituency to regional leadership—makes him qualified, and claims he would be the first from the Ashanti Region to reach the national position.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP aspirant Wontumi pledges sacrifice for 2028 election victory

    Bernard Antwi Boasiako, an aspiring National Chairman of the opposition NPP, says he is prepared to make any sacrifice to help the party regain power in 2028, citing his track record as Ashanti Regional Chairman and emphasis on delivering results over rhetoric.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Wontumi declares candidacy for NPP national chairman role

    Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says his commitment and campaigning ability make him the right candidate to unify the party ahead of the 2028 elections, pledging an inclusive and consultative leadership style.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Wontumi prioritises NPP power return over English lessons

    NPP chairmanship aspirant Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has stated that his priority is helping the party regain power following the 2024 electoral loss, not personal academic qualifications or English language proficiency. He emphasised that leadership should be judged on electoral success and organisational strength rather than linguistic ability.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Wontumi says adversity has prepared him to lead NPP

    Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi), an aspirant for NPP National Chairman, says challenges in his political career have strengthened him to lead the party back to electoral victory. He stressed that the party should focus on regaining power rather than academic qualifications or language proficiency.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. NPP chairmanship aspirant defends loyalty and regional experience

    Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, an aspirant for the NPP national chairmanship, dismissed questions about his commitment to the party, citing his long service and tours across all 16 regions as evidence of his loyalty and readiness to lead.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Court cases should not disqualify political candidates, Wontumi says

    NPP national chairman aspirant Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) argued that ongoing or past court cases should not bar individuals from contesting political office, stating that legal challenges are normal in public life and that he presents himself to court when required.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Presidential staffer urges probe into June 3 flooding pattern

    Nana Yaa Jantuah has called for a comprehensive investigation into recurring flooding incidents around June 3, including physical, policy, social, and spiritual dimensions. She stressed that the recurring nature of the phenomenon warrants deeper examination, noting that common causes include choked drains, poor waste disposal, and construction on waterways.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. PSG fans celebrate Champions League win at Asempa FM event

    Hundreds of football fans gathered at T-Havana in Tema on Saturday to watch the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal via the Asempa FM UCL Fun Day. PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after the match ended 1–1, prompting wild celebrations from PSG supporters at the venue.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. Former MP Kojo Adu-Asare receives kidney transplant after six years

    Former Adentan Member of Parliament Kojo Adu-Asare, diagnosed with kidney failure in January 2020, underwent dialysis three times weekly for six years before receiving a successful kidney transplant. His journey has become a story of faith, resilience, and human kindness across political divides.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 23 May

  1. NDC chairman defends replacing Haruna and Muntaka as minority leaders

    National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has defended the party's decision to replace Haruna Iddrisu and Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka as Minority Leader and Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament ahead of the 2024 general elections, describing the move as a strategic political decision rather than a personal action aimed at sidelining the two senior figures.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Dr Bomfeh criticises Abronye DC remand as judicial discretion abuse

    Managing Editor James Kwabena Bomfeh has criticised the handling of the case involving Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), calling the remand an abuse of judicial discretionary power. He argued that the state's criminal prosecution response was excessive, questioned whether it amounts to an indirect revival of repealed criminal libel laws, and challenged whether pre-conviction punishment was justified.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Lawyer claims no legal basis for Abronye's arrest, prosecution

    Former MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has criticised the arrest and prosecution of Abronye, saying there is no legal basis for the charges and alleging the government is clamping down on free speech and suppressing dissenting opinions. Mercer said the NPP petitioned the diplomatic community to draw international attention to what it describes as the criminalisation of free speech in Ghana.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ministries struggling to operate due to fund delays – Effia MP

    Effia MP Isaac Boamah-Nyarko has accused the government of failing to adequately fund ministries and state agencies, stating that several public institutions are unable to operate effectively due to delayed or unreleased funds and slow approval processes at the Finance Ministry.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Kwakye Ofosu accuses GBA of bias toward NPP

    Government Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has accused the Ghana Bar Association of political bias and hypocrisy, claiming the NDC has suffered greater judicial hostility than any other party while the NPP has benefited from favourable judicial outcomes since 2001.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Former MP thanks officials for support during kidney transplant journey

    Kojo Adu-Asare, former Adentan MP, has publicly thanked Kwadwo Twum Boafo (CEO of the Financial Intelligence Centre), Julius Debrah (Chief of Staff), Ato Forson and Mohammed Amin Adam (current and former Finance Ministers), and others for their support during his six-year battle with kidney failure and transplant.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Former MP warns appointees against arrogance, wickedness in office

    Kojo Adu Asare, a former NDC Member of Parliament, has cautioned government appointees and chief executives against arrogance and disrespect to party seniors, warning that some younger officials who have risen to prominence have become inaccessible and forgotten their roots. He expressed concern that internal friction is brewing within the party due to the conduct of some officials he describes as "wicked" and untouchable.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Former Adentan MP discloses six-year kidney failure battle

    Former MP for Adentan Kojo Adu Asare revealed his six-year struggle with end-stage renal disease and dialysis, disclosing that a single session costs GH₵650 and he requires three sessions weekly, totalling approximately GH₵1,950 per week, alongside expensive medications and medical tests.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. Former Health Minister criticizes Abronye detention as free speech threat

    Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye has criticized the detention of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye, describing it as an affront to free speech and democratic tolerance. He argues that while he disapproves of Abronye's communication style, democratic societies must accommodate differing opinions, and suggests the matter could have been pursued through defamation rather than criminal detention.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Former CPP general secretary criticizes Bawumia over BNI arrest handling

    Nana Yaa Jantuah, former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party, criticized former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for condemning alleged NPP harassment and arrests, claiming Bawumia ignored her appeals when she was allegedly arrested by the BNI during his tenure as Vice President. She also accused NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Boffour Abronye of making offensive public remarks about her.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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