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Asempa FM

2026-04-282026-10-07

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Boakye questioned why President John Dramani Mahama did not assign a more senior government official to receive the petition on behalf of the Presidency. …

    It’s disrespectful to send Nana Yaa Jantuah, a third-tier presidential staffer to receive petition – Nana B
  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Kotey said the rollout of the new system had been delayed by a court case and the time required to secure parliamentary approval for the necessary Legislative Instrument (L.I.). …

    DVLA to pilot new electronic number plate system this month ahead of 2027 rollout
  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Kotey said the reforms are aimed at strengthening accountability and improving the traceability of vehicle ownership. …

    DVLA to tie vehicle registration numbers to owners under new system
  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Monday, August 3, Mr Kotey admitted that many of the number plates issued this year had experienced fading due to production challenges. …

    DVLA to replace faded 2026 number plates free of charge – CEO
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Tuah-Yeboah said he strongly disagreed with the appellate court’s decision, insisting that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support the charges against the former MASLOC boss. …

    Sedina acquittal is a setback to corruption fight — former Deputy AG Tuah-Yeboah
  8. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said criticism directed at the government over the appellate court’s ruling was misplaced, insisting that the judiciary acted independently in determining the case. …

    Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejects claims government influenced Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu acquittal
  9. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe argued that the NPP has drifted from the democratic principles on which it was founded. …

    Bawumia would not have qualified as Akufo-Addo’s running mate under democratic rules – Nyaho-Tamakloe
  10. Joy Online

    … According to him, the ruling will strengthen democratic governance by ensuring greater participation of party members in the selection of presidential and parliamentary candidates while reducing the influence of what he described as “monicracy.” Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen …

    Supreme Court ruling on delegate system strengthens Ghana’s democracy – Nyaho-Tamakloe
  11. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen talk programme, Mr Aidoo argued that the concept of a 24-hour economy cannot simply be introduced through policy because it is largely driven by market demand. …

    24-hour economy policy was for propaganda, NDC has abandoned it – Oforikrom MP
  12. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Sports Avenue Show, Betano Ghana’s Marketing Manager, George Bright-Abu, explained the motivation behind the gesture. …

    Betano Ghana refunds fans who backed Black Stars after World Cup exit
Agriculture & Land

Agogo tomato farmers lose half harvests to poor practices

The News

Farmers in Agogo, a major tomato-growing area in Asante Akyem North, lose nearly half their harvest before sale due to picking at wrong times, using damaging raffia baskets, lack of cooling facilities, and missing price information—not from laziness, but from insufficient market infrastructure and information systems.

23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Agogo tomato farmers lose half harvests to poor practices

    Farmers in Agogo, a major tomato-growing area in Asante Akyem North, lose nearly half their harvest before sale due to picking at wrong times, using damaging raffia baskets, lack of cooling facilities, and missing price information—not from laziness, but from insufficient market infrastructure and information systems.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Semenyo withdraws from Black Stars with swollen leg injury

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku confirmed that forward Antoine Semenyo withdrew from the Black Stars squad for September-October international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco due to a swollen foot injury, with the decision made after consultation between Semenyo and head coach Carlos Queiroz.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Kurt Okraku denies players intentionally declining national team call-ups

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has denied claims that Black Stars players are deliberately turning down call-ups for the upcoming international break against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco, stating that he has not encountered any such players since becoming GFA president. Several players have cited injuries and precautionary measures for their absence.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. NDC deputy suspects NPP members in illegal drug bust

    Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, says he is beginning to suspect that some NPP members could be linked to a recent illegal drug bust and called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate. He said drug trafficking is a matter of national concern requiring coordinated state response rather than political grandstanding.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Parliament's Youth Committee has not formally received visa scandal allegations

    Chairman Ernest Norgbey says allegations about the National Sports Authority's involvement in facilitating World Cup-related visas have not been formally referred to Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, and the committee cannot rely on unverified social media reports. The Minority has called for the dismissal of NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over the allegations.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. MP questions Black Stars World Cup payments to officials

    Ranking Member of Parliament Vincent Ekow Assafuah has questioned payments allegedly made to officials who accompanied Ghana's Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including reported payments of $10,000 to purse holders and payments to chefs, caterers, and security officers, following the Sports and Recreation Minister's appearance before Parliament's Select Committee on Sports.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. GRNMA calls for bail for detained nurse in Ghana Jollof case

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is calling for bail for senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, detained in connection with an alleged attempt to overthrow the government, arguing that she is not a flight risk given her permanent workplace in the Techiman area and can be located by authorities.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Journalist Kojo Brace joins NPP, contests Ahanta West primary

    Journalist Samuel Kojo Brace, known as Ahanta Pele, has left journalism to pursue a political career and will contest the NPP's parliamentary primary in Ahanta West Constituency for the 2028 general elections. NPP politician Sammi Awuku welcomed him into the party.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Ashanti Minister urges support for Accra-Kumasi Expressway project

    Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene called on Ghanaians to support President John Mahama's government in completing the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, describing it as a monumental project necessary to improve transportation connectivity and address traffic congestion between the two cities. He said opposition to the project would undermine development interests in the Ashanti Region.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Ghanaian journalist's Alpine Texas story endorsed by town mayor

    International journalist Enoch Worlanyo, reporting from Accra, described Alpine, Texas as "The Eden of the Far West," and Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves recently referenced his feature story in her own vision for the high-desert town, creating what the article describes as a transatlantic moment of pride.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. GFA defends Queiroz retention, prioritizing results over style

    The GFA Communications Director defended the retention of 73-year-old Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, arguing that match results are more important than playing attractive football. Queiroz led Ghana through the 2026 World Cup group stage before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32, and the GFA is backing him to deliver qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP General Secretary hopeful predicts surprising election outcome in Kumasi

    Sylvester Tetteh, a candidate for NPP General Secretary, predicted that delegates would deliver a shock result at the party's upcoming national executive election in Kumasi, arguing that endorsements do not guarantee victory and citing the electoral fates of previous General Secretaries who presided over party defeats.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NPP General Secretary hopeful urges unity over primary divisions

    Sylvester Tetteh, a candidate for NPP General Secretary, has urged party members to judge him on his commitment rather than which candidate he supported in the last presidential election, calling for unity to help the party return to power. The NPP will hold elections for national officers on October 3, 2026, in Kumasi.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. NPP women's organiser hopeful pledges new administration for wing

    Mavis Hawa Koomson, a candidate for NPP National Women's Organiser, says her strength of character and experience will allow her to lead the party's women's wing and help it regain power in 2028. She intends to introduce a new administration focused on addressing challenges facing women in the party and strengthening their participation.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Hawa Koomson vows to reconcile aggrieved NPP members if elected

    Former Awutu-Senya East MP and NPP Women's Organiser aspirant Mavis Hawa Koomson pledged to prioritise reconciliation and unity within the party if elected, saying she would actively reach out to dissatisfied members and address divisions. She also disclosed that senior NPP figures were helping to resolve her differences with former flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. CJ's tour of parastatals "shocking, unprecedented" – Oppong Nkrumah

    Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticized the Chief Justice's recent visits to state-owned enterprises including the Minerals Income Investment Fund, calling them unprecedented and questioning the judiciary's separation from other government branches.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Oppong Nkrumah questions Chief Justice's tours of state institutions

    MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has questioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visits to state-owned institutions including MIIF and SSNIT, describing the engagement as unprecedented and unusual for the Judiciary. The Chief Justice had praised the performance of these public institutions during his visits.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Akuapem North MP calls violent clash criminal matter

    The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North has called for students involved in violent clashes between Okuapeman and Mount Sinai senior high schools to face criminal consequences, with parents paying for property damage. He described the destruction as "barbaric" and stated that rivalry between the schools, previously limited to sports competition, should not have escalated to violence.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. NPP defeat due to demoralised base and poor preparation

    Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, attributed the party's 2024 election defeat to inadequate preparation and lack of motivation among grassroots supporters, saying there was a general sense of demoralisation within the party. He pledged to rebuild confidence among the party base ahead of the 2028 election and support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's efforts to return to power.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Accra Sports Stadium closed until Ghana's AFCON qualifier against Gambia

    The Accra Sports Stadium will remain closed for competitive football until Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifier against The Gambia, the National Sports Authority director general has confirmed. Ghana Premier League clubs will need to find alternative venues for the upcoming 2026/27 season as the NSA works to ensure the facility meets CAF standards.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. NPP chairman hopeful pledges support for Bawumia's 2028 bid

    Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, has pledged to do everything within his capacity to support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to win the 2028 presidential election. Agyarko said the party's defeat in 2024 resulted from insufficient motivation at the grassroots and inadequate preparation, and that his focus if elected National Chairman would be to rebuild the party from the ground up.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. NPP chairmanship hopeful vows to unite party for 2028 win

    Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, a National Chairman hopeful for the NPP, says the party is on a "lost road" and needs strong leadership to rebuild and regain power in 2028, citing lack of energy and demoralisation ahead of the 2024 elections as key challenges to address.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ghana should mandate mining companies' community development obligations

    Former Deputy Minister George Mireku Duker has called for Ghana to legislate minimum community development obligations for mining companies, arguing that voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives have failed to adequately address mining communities' development needs. He said such obligations should be captured in Community Development Agreements, citing Sierra Leone's Mining and Minerals Development Act 2022 as an example.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mining communities must be development partners, not just resource locations

    Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has called for greater local ownership and participation in Ghana's mining industry, arguing that communities where mineral resources are extracted must benefit more directly from the wealth generated and be recognised as key partners rather than merely as locations where resources are extracted.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ga Mantse urges responsibility in Ghana mining management

    King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II called for a stronger sense of responsibility in managing Ghana's mineral resources, saying mining must be viewed as more than a commercial activity because lands are held in trust for future generations. He said the decision to grant mining concessions carries implications beyond immediate financial returns and places a duty on the present generation to ensure natural resources are not exploited in ways that compromise future generations' inheritance.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ga Mantse urges mining sector to weigh long-term resource impact

    The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on mining stakeholders to consider the long-term consequences of exploiting Ghana's mineral resources rather than pursuing short-term wealth at the expense of future generations, stating that the current generation must account for how the country's natural resources have been used.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ga Mantse urges sustainable mining to protect future generations

    The Ga Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has called for responsible and sustainable mining practices, warning that Ghana cannot pursue mineral wealth today at the expense of future generations. He stressed that mining companies and policymakers must balance economic development with environmental protection and the interests of mining communities.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Ibrahim Tanko open to Black Stars coaching role

    Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed willingness to take charge of Ghana's national team if offered the position by the GFA. Ghana is currently without a substantive head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with the Black Stars set to begin 2027 AFCON qualifier preparations in September.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 17 August

  1. NPP Greater Accra chair views role as preparation for future assignment

    Newly elected NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr Bernard Okoe Boye says his decision to seek the position is driven by a desire to gain experience for a bigger political responsibility he believes lies ahead, describing his political journey as a continuous learning process.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Hearts of Oak withdraw from GHALCA Top-4, Samartex replaces them

    Hearts of Oak announced their withdrawal from this year's GHALCA Top-4 Tournament, citing scheduling conflicts with preparations for the Ghana Premier League season. FC Samartex, who finished fifth in the league last season, has been named as their replacement for the tournament scheduled from 26 to 30 August.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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