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Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Yakubu Mohammed

Also known as: Mr. Mohammed · the MP · Ralph Opoku-Adusei · Mr Ralph Opoku-Adusei · Mr. Opoku-Adusei · Reverend John Ntim Fordjour · Ntim Fordjour · our client · Sammi Awuku · Mr Awuku · John Ntim Fordjour · Yussif Sulemana · Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi · Eric Edem Agbana · Mr Agbana · Samuel Kwabena Awuku · Rev. John Ntim Fordjour · Rev. Fordjour · Maxwell Lukutor · Mr Lukutor · Mr. Fordjour · the lawmaker

Yakubu Mohammed — MP for Ahafo Ano South East, introduced Private Member's Bill requiring paternity tests for all births in Ghana.

Yesterday

  1. South Tongu MP secures GETFund for three schools, market development

    Maxwell Lukutor, MP for South Tongu, has secured major funding through Ghana Education Trust Fund for infrastructure projects at three secondary schools in the constituency and for a 24-hour market development, as part of his Rapid Socio-Economic Transformation agenda focused on agriculture, education, tourism and jobs.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. MP demands investigation into Accra Carnival indecent scenes

    Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a full-scale investigation into the Accra Carnival in Osu, describing events as "grossly indecent" and alleging state-sanctioned inappropriate behaviour. He questioned the role of Ghana Police Service and called for investigations into the potential involvement of the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. MP Agbana criticises satire defence in Ntim-Maxine defamation dispute

    Ketu North MP Edem Agbana has criticised Angel Maxine's lawyers' use of satire as a defence against defamation claims from John Ntim Fordjour, saying individuals cannot damage someone's credibility through statements and then claim satire as protection. Agbana stressed that freedom of expression does not justify defaming others and urged the matter be resolved through legal channels.

    15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Angel Maxine rejects retraction demand over controversial videos

    Lawyers for musician and activist Angel Maxine have rejected a retraction and apology demand from MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour's counsel, arguing that her comments were satire and political commentary on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill and constitute fair comment on a matter of public interest.

    18 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Sammi Awuku, KGL CEO to attend LONACI anniversary in Abidjan

    Former NLA Director-General Sammi Awuku and KGL Group CEO Alex Apau Dadey are expected to attend LONACI's 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan on April 30, 2026, alongside lottery directors and World Lottery Association representatives from across Africa.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ketu North MP launches four classroom construction projects

    The Member of Parliament for Ketu North has announced four school infrastructure projects across the constituency: two six-unit classroom blocks at Dzodze Tove and Adelakoekorpe, a three-unit kindergarten block at Wuti, and a six-unit classroom block at Agordeke. The projects aim to improve access to quality education and reduce congestion in schools, with construction to begin immediately after site handover without sod-cutting ceremonies.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Over 2,000 Bole District residents connected to rural telephony network

    A collaboration between Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications and Rema Ghana Limited has connected more than 2,000 residents in Bole District to a rural telephony network, providing mobile and data services to communities including Gbenfu, Kablima, Bale and Kilampobile after years of communication challenges.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Over 2,000 Bole District residents connected to rural telephony network

    More than 2,000 residents in Bole District have been connected to a rural telecommunication network through a collaboration between the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications and Rema Ghana Limited, ending years of communication challenges. The initiative aims to connect about four rural communities in total to improve communication, access to information, and local economic activities.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. MP's lawyers demand apology for social media defamation claims

    Lawyers for Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour have demanded that social media user Angel Maxine retract and apologize for statements published on Instagram, TikTok and X alleging the MP is gay and had a relationship with her, which the lawyers describe as false and without factual basis. The legal team warned of legal action if the demands are not met within seven days from April 27, 2026.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Assin South MP demands retraction of defamatory social media claims

    Lawyers for Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Assin South MP, have issued a formal demand for retraction and apology to Angel Maxine over defamatory statements circulated on social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and X, in which she allegedly claimed he had engaged in same-sex relations with her. The MP's legal team denies the allegations entirely, states he has no connection to the musician, and argues the statements have caused serious reputational harm.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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