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… Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, June 13, Mr Awuah said Ghana’s educated class must recognise that education should primarily serve as a tool for national development rather than a means of attaining social status and privilege. …
Education must serve national development, not create elites – Baffour AwuahJoy Online
… Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday during a discussion on the reported plea bargain involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, Dr. …
Punishment must be part of any Wontumi plea deal – Arthur KennedyJoy Online
Newsfile will discuss some issues currently dominating public discourse, including the plea bargain involving Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), developments surrounding former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe, the impasse at Afari Military Hospital, and recent assessments of P …
Livestream: Newsfile discusses Wontumi’s plea deal, Sedina Tamakloe’s woes, Afari Hospital standoff, Mahama ratingJoy Online
Chief Operating Officer of the Multimedia Group Limited (MGL), Mr Ken Ansah, and veteran broadcaster Sampson Lardi Ayenini, host of JoyNews’ flagship programme Newsfile, were among the key honorees at the Ghana Journalists Association’s Press Freedom Awards held last Saturday. …
MGL’s Ken Ansah, Newsfile host Sampson Ayenini honoured at GJA Press Freedom AwardsThe Chronicle
… Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, Rev. NtimFordjour argued that changes to Clause 9 of the bill, which deals with the prohibition of LGBTQ advocacy and promotion, have significantly weakened the legislation’s original intent. …
Anti-LGBTQ Bill Leaves Room For Advocacy-Ntim FordjourJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, June 6, Rev. Ntim Fordjour said changes made to Clause 9 of the bill weakened its original intent. …
Anti-LGBTQ Bill amendments created loopholes for LGBTQ advocacy, says Ntim FordjourJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, June 6, he criticised what he described as inconsistencies in the government’s position on the legislation. …
Ntim Fordjour slams government over Anti-LGBTQ Bill, alleges ‘coordinated act of hypocrisy’Joy Online
JoyNews’ Newsfile host, Samson Lardi Anyenini, has been honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) with the Promotion of Press Freedom Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to media freedom, democratic accountability and the protection of journalists’ righ …
GJA honours JoyNews’ Samson Lardi Anyenini with Promotion of Press Freedom AwardJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews‘ Newsfile on Saturday, June 6, Ms Bright said the annual flooding crisis should no longer come as a surprise because the causes are well known and largely preventable. …
Recurring June floods show institutional failure and lack of accountability – Victoria BrightJoy Online
… Speaking in a special interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, the MP argued that the original version of the bill contained stronger provisions that would have better addressed LGBTQ+ activities in the country. …
Changes to anti-LGBTQ+ bill could undermine enforcement – Ntim FordjourNana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South, argues that Ghana's development challenges stem partly from viewing education as a path to social privilege rather than as a tool for national progress. He calls for Ghana's educated citizens to recognise their responsibility to use knowledge and skills to advance the nation rather than seek personal prestige.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South, argues that Ghana's development challenges stem partly from viewing education as a path to social privilege rather than as a tool for national progress. He calls for Ghana's educated citizens to recognise their responsibility to use knowledge and skills to advance the nation rather than seek personal prestige.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst Dr. Arthur Kennedy argues that any plea bargain involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) must include custodial sentences or criminal fines rather than allow an accused person to walk away without consequences. Kennedy defends the Attorney-General's engagement in plea negotiations but insists accountability and punishment must remain central to the criminal justice process, regardless of a person's social or political standing.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Newsfile's four-hour current affairs programme on Saturday, June 13, 2026, will focus on Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, the Afari Military Hospital impasse, and assessments of President John Mahama's administration, with a panel discussing legal, political and governance implications.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association recognised Ken Ansah, Chief Operating Officer of Multimedia Group Limited, and broadcaster Sampson Lardi Ayenini for their contributions to press freedom in Ghana at an awards ceremony marking International Press Freedom Day.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, says amendments to Clause 9 have created exemptions allowing lawyers, medical practitioners, journalists, counsellors, MPs, NGOs and foreign donors to advocate for LGBTQ rights without facing sanctions, which he argues significantly weakens the legislation's original intent.
9 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour says amendments to Clause 9 of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill granted exemptions to lawyers, medical doctors, journalists, NGOs, MPs, foreign donors, and counselors to advocate for LGBTQ rights without facing sanctions.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has accused the government of acting hypocritically in handling the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, alleging that inconsistencies in the government's position and conflicting messages from state officials have undermined the confidence of religious and traditional leaders who supported the legislation.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile host Samson Lardi Anyenini has been honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association with the Promotion of Press Freedom Award for his contributions to media freedom, democratic accountability and journalists' rights protection in Ghana.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Entrepreneur and legal practitioner Victoria Bright has attributed Ghana's annual June floods to institutional and governance failures, citing weak enforcement of planning regulations and lack of accountability for approvals of developments on waterways and flood-prone areas.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has raised concerns that amendments to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, including the removal of certain provisions and addition of exemptions, could make the legislation difficult to enforce effectively if it becomes law.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi, Convener of the OneGHANA Movement, has argued that Ghana's recurring annual floods stem from poor governance and lack of accountability rather than natural causes, saying authorities have failed to enforce planning laws and that floods will continue until governance becomes accountable.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed that Ghana's ongoing evacuation of citizens fleeing xenophobia in South Africa is financed from the government's contingency budget for emergencies, approved by the President in collaboration with Parliament. Ablakwa assured full accountability and transparency, with a comprehensive account of expenditures to be presented after the exercise concludes.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana has formally questioned South Africa's commitment to addressing xenophobic attacks and submitted a petition to the African Union urging it to hold South Africa accountable for persistent attacks against foreign nationals and demanding discussion of the matter.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Bernard Baidoo has defended Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George's proposed age-verification policy for pornographic websites, saying the priority should be protecting children from explicit online content. The government is considering a framework requiring users to provide identification such as a Ghana Card or driver's licence before accessing adult content, a proposal that has drawn criticism over privacy and data protection concerns.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's current affairs show Newsfile held a panel discussion featuring legal minds, policy analysts, and legislators on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, pornography ID law, June floods, and court cases on security chiefs, including interviews with the Minister of Foreign Affairs on afrophobic attacks in South Africa and an MP on the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Newsfile talk show will broadcast on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring discussions on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, a proposed national ID requirement for adult content access, June floods, and a court case involving security chiefs, with interviews from the Foreign Affairs Minister and Assin South MP.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency has called for accountability over findings in an African Games audit report, citing issues including 55 single-source contracts awarded without justification and outstanding liabilities of about GH¢280 million, and urging implicated officials to respond before Parliament.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric and retaliatory actions against South Africans in Ghana, warning that such responses could deepen continental tensions amid ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. About 300 Ghanaians have been repatriated so far, with more evacuations expected.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has expressed confidence that President Mahama will sign the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill once Parliament transmits it to him. George stated he expects the bill to reach the President by the following week and emphasized that he expects Mahama to honour his commitment.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a discussion on three major issues: the controversial proposed National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill, Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa, and allegations surrounding the audit of the 13th African Games. The NITA Bill discussion is expected to focus on concerns that expanded regulatory powers could stifle innovation, while supporters argue stronger regulation is necessary for cybersecurity oversight and consumer protection.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Nana Kweku Ndoum, president of Groupe Ndoum, stated that the collapse of GN Bank and revocation of GN Savings and Loans' licence led to the loss of more than 4,500 direct and indirect jobs, with impact extending to workers' families and businesses dependent on the bank's operations.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has accused the government of using arrests and denial of bail as tools to intimidate opposition supporters, particularly NPP members, claiming the NDC has weaponised state institutions against opposition figures.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Bobby Banson argues that Ghana's 2017–2019 banking sector clean-up, which revoked licences of several banks and savings institutions, could have been managed differently to reduce impact on jobs, businesses, and customers. He suggests authorities had alternative options, such as financial support for struggling institutions, rather than the approach of collapsing banks and pursuing individuals for suspected wrongdoing.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi, a finance policy analyst, has criticised the Bank of Ghana for failing to act early enough to prevent the GN Bank crisis, despite signs of financial distress and public knowledge of withdrawal problems at the institution.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme examined escalating national debate on free speech and political expression, with panellists exploring whether the state is overreaching in its response to criticism. The panel also discussed the possible return of GN Bank following a Court of Appeal ruling that restored the licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited and ordered its assets and operations be handed back to shareholders.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews's Newsfile will examine escalating national debate over free speech and political expression, with the NPP voicing criticism of what it describes as attacks on democratic freedoms, suppression of dissent, and weaponization of state institutions against political opponents and journalists.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has renewed calls for the repeal of Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, which criminalizes the publication of false news likely to cause fear and alarm, arguing it is a colonial-era relic that has become a tool for suppressing free expression and dissent in Ghana. According to him, the provision has been misused at least 16 times within the last 18 months alone, and despite public education efforts, he contends that repeal is the only remedy.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini argues that Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, which criminalises publication of false news likely to cause fear and alarm, is a colonial-era provision that has become the most abused speech-related law in Ghana, with 16 cases of misuse in the last 18 months alone, and calls for its complete repeal.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has urged policymakers not to dismiss proposals by the Institute of Economic Affairs calling for greater state control over mining assets, arguing that Ghana has not fully benefited from its natural resources and should reassess its fiscal regime and mining agreements as leases near expiration.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Electricity Company of Ghana Managing Director Samuel Dubik Mahama says the utility's biggest operational challenge is foreign exchange volatility, as it purchases power in foreign currency while earning revenues in local currency. He notes that recent improvements in exchange rate stability are helping the power sector's financial planning and long-term sustainability.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →