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Politics

Wontumi's lawyer claims NPP chair knew verdict beforehand

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Private legal practitioner Andy Appiah-Kubi, formerly Wontumi's lawyer, claims the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP had prior knowledge of his conviction in the Samreboi illegal mining case before judgment was delivered, and that Wontumi had told him he would be sentenced to 20 years. Appiah-Kubi disagrees with the conviction, arguing the court wrongly treated Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining as one entity, and says this will form the basis of the appeal.

26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Wontumi's lawyer claims NPP chair knew verdict beforehand
Private legal practitioner Andy Appiah-Kubi, formerly Wontumi's lawyer, claims the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP had prior knowledge of his conviction in the Samreboi illegal mining case before judgment was delivered, and that Wontumi had told him he would be sentenced to 20 years. Appiah-Kubi disagrees with the conviction, arguing the court wrongly treated Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining as one entity, and says this will form the basis of the appeal.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Social media exposes different beauty perspectives, not changing standards
Ghana's Most Beautiful 2020 winner Naa Dedei Botchwey says social media has not changed beauty standards but has opened people to different perspectives of beauty. She notes that social media algorithms show users more of what they engage with, creating different realities for different audiences, with some corners promoting body enhancement while others advocate for body positivity and inclusivity.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 22 July

Deputy Attorney-General rejects NPP's political persecution claim
Justice Srem-Sai dismissed the New Patriotic Party's assertion that the conviction of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako was politically motivated, stating that most evidence relied upon by the court came from the accused person's own defence, statements, and police statements. He characterized the NPP's reaction as political rather than legal, noting the party made persecution claims before obtaining a copy of the judgment.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 18 July

Nikki Samonas becomes new host of Joy Prime's Changes
Ghanaian media personality and actress Nikki Samonas has taken over as host of Joy Prime's afternoon lifestyle and entertainment show, Changes. With nearly two decades in Ghana's entertainment industry, Samonas said she is excited about the role and described television as a natural extension of her career while maintaining that acting remains her primary strength.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Ghana's recurring floods require mindset change beyond infrastructure
The article argues that Ghana's perennial flooding problem stems not only from poor drainage infrastructure but from citizens' negative attitudes and lack of personal responsibility. It traces Ghana's flood history, citing severe incidents in 1995–1997, a November 2001 flood that left over 43,000 people homeless, and ongoing seasonal disasters that damage homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 4 July

Flood disaster death toll reaches 34 across Ghana
Ghana's National Disaster Management Organisation has confirmed 34 deaths from devastating floods on June 29, with 12 in Accra and the remainder across other affected areas; the toll could rise as missing persons are reconciled with recovered bodies. The floods affected seven regions and displaced 89,736 people, with relief distribution ongoing.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

Deepfakes used to falsely endorse products in Ghana
Deepfake technology was used in a Phoenix Browser advertisement to create a false endorsement by dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for a gaming application called "Bangbet," and to manipulate a broadcast by TV3 newsreader Eric Mawuena Egbeta. According to a fact-checking consultant with DUBAWA Ghana, AI has made false information cheaper, faster, and more convincing to produce.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

27th TGMA Music Summit brings 230 industry stakeholders together
Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Over 200 music stakeholders gather for Ghana Music Summit
Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

Lawyer proposes travel ban for departing government appointees
Ghanaian lawyer Kofi Bentil has proposed that government appointees should be prevented from travelling outside the country at the end of a regime until they have fully accounted for their stewardship in office, citing a need to address accountability gaps and prevent officials from leaving before investigations and asset recovery can take place.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 13 June

Sports minister says Black Stars will overcome Partey visa setback
Kofi Adams, Ghana's Sports Minister, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome Thomas Partey's visa denial and channel the disappointment into stronger performance in their FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on June 17. Adams said the camp mood remains positive despite uncertainty surrounding Partey's availability, with the development serving as additional motivation for players.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

GBC secures 2026 World Cup free-to-air broadcasting rights
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with additional authorised television stations including Max TV, Sporty TV, TV3, Onua TV, UTV, Metro TV, Original TV and Woezor TV licensed to air the tournament through a National Broadcast Consortium.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

Nigerian cooking show 'Cooking with GameChangers' launches in Ghana
The Nigerian educational cooking television show "Cooking with GameChangers" has premiered in Ghana, airing on TV3, Onua TV, DSTV Africa Magic Family, and B2G Network on YouTube for 18 weeks. The show combines cooking competitions with personal storytelling about accomplished achievers and their success.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 4 June

TikToker Priscywan had facial surgery after social media bullying
TikToker Priscywan has undergone facial surgery after years of trolling on social media over her facial features. A beauty facial surgeon who witnessed the bullying reached out and offered to perform the surgery for free, and Priscywan plans further extensive surgery.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 3 June

Afenyo-Markin denies anti-LGBTQ+ post, cites account compromise
Ghana's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disowned a viral social media post criticizing the country's anti-gay bill as making people's existence a crime, claiming his account was compromised. However, Joy Online notes that Afenyo-Markin has made similar statements on record in a TV3 interview and in Parliament, including saying he does not think people should go to jail for their sexual orientation.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 31 May

Black Stars players to receive $100,000 appearance fee
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Black Stars players will receive $100,000 in appearance fees for the 2026 World Cup, a rate unchanged since 2010. The 28-player pre-tournament camp in Wales will be reduced to 26 ahead of Ghana's first friendly against Wales.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
South African firms in Ghana must fund citizen evacuations — Bentil
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has called on major South African multinational corporations operating in Ghana to bear the financial cost of evacuating Ghanaian nationals fleeing afrophobic attacks in South Africa, arguing that these companies profit heavily from African markets and have a moral responsibility to support affected communities.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

Ghana's institutions fail to protect women from violence
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's institutions have not meaningfully improved in protecting women's safety since the 1990s serial killings of marginalized women; citing WHO data showing one in three women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence, and Ghana Statistical Service figures indicating 24.4% of women aged 15–49 have experienced intimate partner violence and 35.2% emotional violence.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

Misinformation poses existential threat to Ghana's media
A guest speaker at the University of Ghana's Media and Information Literacy Club launch stressed the importance of thorough verification of information before accepting it, citing how visual similarity—such as a logo missing key identifying elements—does not constitute authenticity.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

Diplomatic passport alone does not guarantee immunity from arrest
International lawyer Amanda Clinton warned that the detention of Asante Akyem North MP Ohene Kwame Frimpong in the Netherlands on a US warrant exposes gaps in intelligence sharing between Ghana and Western allies and could damage future judicial cooperation if the MP is extradited.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

NPP, NDC dispute Bank of Ghana loss interpretation
The opposition NPP and governing NDC are locked in dispute over the 2025 Bank of Ghana audited financial statements, with disagreement over whether losses should be counted as GH¢15.6 billion (the operating loss, as the government maintains) or GH¢34.9 billion (combining the operating loss with GH¢19.32 billion in Other Comprehensive Income, as the Minority argues).
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →