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Ekosii Sen

2026-05-052026-06-27
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Appearing on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, he told programme host Osei Bonsu (OB) that while the decision confounded him, he was later told by President Akufo-Addo that the move was a strategy to counter the NDC. …

    Replacing Haruna and Muntaka in Parliament was strategic for Election 2024 – Asiedu Nketia, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu explain the plot

  3. NPP deputy warns of murder charges if Abronye DC harmed in BNI custody

    1. Joy Online

      … Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, Mr. Bomfeh argued that public officials, including judges, should not be considered above criticism or public scrutiny. …

      Abronye DC remand is an abuse of judicial discretion – Dr Bomfeh

    2. Joy Online

      … Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, Mr. Mercer alleged that the government’s actions were part of attempts to clamp down on free speech and suppress dissenting opinions. …

      No basis for Abronye’s arrest and prosecution – Egyapa Mercer

  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the lawmaker questioned the government’s handling of the economy and accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of being disconnected from the realities facing ordinary Ghanaians. …

    Some ministries are collapsing due to lack of funds – Effia MP claims

  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Dr. Okoe-Boye said that although he does not approve of Abronye’s communication style, democratic societies must accommodate differing opinions and expressions. …

    Okoe-Boye describes Abronye’s detention as threat to free speech

  6. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Nana Yaa Jantuah questioned Dr. Bawumia’s position on accountability and political harassment, claiming he ignored her appeals when she was allegedly arrested by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) during his tenure as Vice Preside …

    I cried to Bawumia during my BNI arrest, but he ignored me – Nana Yaa Jantuah

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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
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 →

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 →

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 →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. 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. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

  3. Asante Akyem North MP safe in Netherlands, aide confirms

    The Deputy Communications Officer for the Asante Akyem North MP says the legislator is safe in the Netherlands following his reported detention at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and is expected to return to Ghana soon. The aide stated that no formal charges have been brought against the MP and that he is working with lawyers to determine the reasons for his detention.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Acting Rent Commissioner links high student housing costs to prostitution

    Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku has accused some landlords and hostel operators of exploiting students through excessive accommodation charges, stating that rising hostel costs are pushing some students into prostitution to pay rent. The Rent Control Department is assessing hostel pricing following concerns from the National Union of Ghana Students over continuous fee increases.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Landlords face jail for removing tenants' roofs over rent

    Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku has warned landlords that removing a tenant's roof or forcibly ejecting occupants without due process over rent disputes is criminal and will result in prosecution and imprisonment. He said the Rent Control Department will not tolerate "self-evictions" and described such actions as violations of human rights.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. Godfred Dame disputes Deputy AG claims on detained CEO's legal access

    Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame has accused Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai of misleading the public over claims that lawyers had access to Abdul-Wahab Hanan, former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, who was re-arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office. Dame stated that lawyers representing Hanan and his wife were denied access to their clients for two days while in EOCO custody, and that no fresh charges were brought against Hanan after Thursday's interrogation.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. ORAL will yield stronger results, NPP critics warned

    Abass Nurudeen, CEO of the Social Investment Fund, has warned that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) anti-corruption initiative will soon produce stronger results and that individuals under investigation will "feel the heat." He urged the opposition NPP to be measured in comments suggesting ORAL has failed, and criticised former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame over allegations of past witness tampering.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Oppong Nkrumah warns Ghana living on borrowed financial time

    The Ranking Member of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has warned that Ghana's financial stability is at risk without urgent steps to address challenges at the Bank of Ghana, claiming the central bank faces "policy insolvency" and losses of about GH₵34.9 billion rather than the GH₵15 billion cited by the NDC.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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