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OneGhana Movement

OneGhana Movement — civic advocacy organization addressing governance, accountability, and public policy issues including World Cup visa arrangements, galamsey, and disaster prevention.

2026-05-222026-10-12

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, has accused individuals of exploiting public office to facilitate alleged fraud in the controversy surrounding visa applications linked to Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …

    World Cup visa scandal: People have leveraged public office to facilitate fraud – Senyo Hosi
  3. Joy Online

    Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has called for the controversy surrounding Ghana’s visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be addressed as a matter of constitutional compliance and accountability, rather …

    World Cup visa scandal: Senyo Hosi says issue goes beyond calls for Sports Minister’s resignation
  4. Joy Online

    Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has called for the controversy surrounding Ghana’s visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be treated as a test of constitutional accountability, rather than a debate over …

    World Cup visa scandal: Senyo Hosi urges focus on constitutional accountability
  5. Joy Online

    Convener of the OneGhana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has criticised the demolition of La Beach, saying the exercise was carried out without proper consultation with the Ga people and threatens the livelihoods of thousands who depend on the area. …

    La Beach demolition: Senyo Hosi condemns lack of consultation
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi says Ghana is nowhere near winning the fight against illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, arguing that the country has failed to achieve meaningful results despit …

    Galamsey fight has failed; water quality shows we’re retrogressing – Senyo Hosi
  8. Joy Online

    Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has described illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, as an “endemic” problem that has become deeply entrenched in Ghana’s economic and social life. …

    Galamsey has become a livelihood, an endemic problem – Senyo Hosi
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Convener of the OneGHANA Movement and finance and economic expert, Senyo Hosi, has described Ghana’s recurring floods as a failure of governance rather than a natural disaster. …

    Ghana’s floods are governance failures, not natural disasters – Senyo Hosi
  11. Joy Online

    … Hosi, Convener of OneGhana Movement, a civil society and advocacy group “The disaster of June 3 was needless. …

    June 3 Disaster was preventable – OneGhana Movement
  12. Joy Online

    The OneGhana Movement has renewed calls for justice for victims of the June 3, 2015 disaster, urging the government to prioritise accountability and compensation for survivors and families affected by one of Ghana’s worst tragedies. …

    June 3 Disaster Victims still waiting for justice 11 years on – OneGhana Movement
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Convener of the OneGhana Movement and finance policy analyst, Senyo Hosi, has criticised the Bank of Ghana (BoG) over its handling of the GN Bank crisis, arguing that the central bank failed in its supervisory responsibilities despite clear signs of financial distress within the …

    BoG failed in its supervisory role in GN Bank crisis — Senyo Hosi
Politics

World Cup visa scandal: public officials allegedly facilitated fraud

The News

Senyo Hosi has accused individuals of exploiting public office to facilitate alleged fraud in visa applications for Ghana's 2026 World Cup participation, stating that the focus should be on allegations that officials collected money from unsuspecting applicants rather than on which officials should resign. Reports indicate about US$623,000 was received from prospective travellers seeking visa and travel assistance.

10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. World Cup visa scandal: public officials allegedly facilitated fraud

    Senyo Hosi has accused individuals of exploiting public office to facilitate alleged fraud in visa applications for Ghana's 2026 World Cup participation, stating that the focus should be on allegations that officials collected money from unsuspecting applicants rather than on which officials should resign. Reports indicate about US$623,000 was received from prospective travellers seeking visa and travel assistance.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's World Cup visa controversy raises broader accountability concerns

    Senyo Hosi has argued that the visa arrangements controversy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be treated as a constitutional compliance and accountability matter, going beyond calls for the Sports Minister's resignation. Hosi warned the issue has implications for Ghana's reputation and the principles of probity and rule of law in public administration.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Senyo Hosi calls for constitutional accountability in World Cup visa row

    Senyo Hosi, convener of OneGhana Movement, says Ghana's controversy over visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be treated as a test of constitutional accountability rather than a debate over the Sports Minister's resignation. He stressed that public officials must uphold principles of probity, accountability and compliance with the law, and that the matter had implications for the country's reputation and public trust.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Senyo Hosi condemns La Beach demolition without consultation

    The Convener of the OneGhana Movement has criticised the demolition of La Beach, saying it was carried out without proper consultation with the Ga people and threatens the livelihoods of thousands who depend on the area. He argued the beach is vital socio-economic, tourism and entertainment infrastructure and that the Ga people deserve respect and recognition for their historical contributions to Ghana's development, including providing land for the capital.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Ghana losing fight against galamsey despite interventions

    Senyo Hosi, Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, says Ghana has failed to achieve meaningful results in combating illegal small-scale mining, with water quality showing the country is retrogressing. He notes that the estimated number of people involved in galamsey rose from about 14,000 to 14,500 in August 2024 to about 98,000 in August 2025.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Galamsey is deeply entrenched livelihood, not just illegal mining

    Senyo Hosi, Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, says illegal small-scale mining has become so embedded in Ghana's economic and social fabric that enforcement alone cannot eliminate it. He notes galamsey attracts young people with financial returns reportedly ranging from GH¢3,000 to GH¢10,000 weekly, making it more lucrative than many formal employment options.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 6 June

  1. Ghana's floods are governance failures, not weather—Senyo Hosi

    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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. June 3 fire disaster was preventable with better oversight

    The OneGhana Movement says the June 2015 fire and flood disaster at Kwame Nkrumah Circle could have been prevented had authorities properly enforced safety and planning regulations. Eleven years on, survivors and bereaved families continue to seek justice and bear physical, emotional, and economic scars.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. June 3 disaster victims await justice 11 years later

    The OneGhana Movement has renewed calls for justice for victims of the June 3, 2015 GOIL filling station fire and floods in Accra that killed over 150 people and injured more than 200. A class action lawsuit filed by 69 victims in 2018 against GOIL, the National Petroleum Authority, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, and the station manager continues, with trial testimony suggesting stronger oversight might have prevented the disaster.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. BoG failed supervisory role in GN Bank crisis, analyst says

    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 →

Friday 22 May

  1. Opinion: Competence gaps visible in Ghana's public service leadership

    An opinion piece argues that competence concerns exist among highly ranked public service officials, noting instances where senior executives struggle with straightforward answers during Public Accounts Committee sittings and sometimes appear less articulate than their subordinates.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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