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  Three Remanded by  Court Over Narcotics Charges The Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region, presided over by His Lordship Simon Nketia Gagah, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, remanded three persons into prison custody over alleged narcotics-related offences. The accused persons are 23-year-old rider, Fuseni Ali, also known as Adwen; 23-year-old bus conductor, Francis Manu, also known as Freedom; and 37-year-old driver, Eric Mahama, also known as Apeele. All three are residents of Offinso-Kokote. Presenting the facts before the court, the prosecution, led by Detective Chief Inspector Peter Kantoreje, stated that the complainants in the case are police officers from the Ashanti North Operations Command in Mampong. According to the prosecution, on Friday, February 17, 2026, the police received intelligence that the accused persons were engaged in the sale and use of narcotic substances, as well as the abuse of tramadol, at Offinso-Kokote. Acting on...

 *Twifo Atti-Morkwa Voxy Drivers Appeal to Government: “Don’t Ban Our Livelihoods”* Toyota Voxy vehicles drivers in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District have made a passionate appeal to the government to rescind any plans to ban the use of Voxy vehicles for commercial transport, argthe move would cripple their livelihoods. According to the drivers, the Voxy business has become a transformative venture for many families in the district, providing stable income and economic dignity. This is a game-changer for us. It’s what we do to take good care of our families.  Thy beg the government not to take this away from us. The drivers insisted that an outright ban would be punitive and counterproductive. Instead, they urged the government to engage directly with vehicle owners to ensure that only competent, experienced drivers are entrusted with the cars. What is most important now is proper vetting. Owners must search for qualified drivers with proven track records. Others recommended a re...

 President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana has no control over the outcome of the extradition request involving former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, stressing that the matter lies solely with the courts in the United States. Mr Mahama made the remarks on March 30, 2026, during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Accra, which brought together representatives from 162 groups. Responding to concerns raised by a representative of Arise Ghana, who warned that failure to secure Mr Ofori-Atta’s return could undermine public confidence in the country’s democratic system, the President underscored the limits of government influence in the matter. “I cannot comment on the extradition of our former finance minister because it is in a different jurisdiction and I have no control over it,” Mr Mahama said. “It is all in the hands of the American judiciary, and it is not within our effort to influence that.” He reiterated that although Ghana has formally subm...

  President John Dramani Mahama has called for restraint and dialogue in the ongoing national debate on LGBTQ+ issues, stating that while the subject is important, it is not the country’s most pressing priority. Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, the President described the issue as sensitive and emotionally charged, even in societies with long-standing liberal traditions. He urged stakeholders to approach discussions with calm and respect for Ghana’s values. “I explained during my recent engagement with the World Affairs Council that it is not the most important issue we face as a nation. We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter,” he stated. The President said the government remains focused on addressing key socio-economic challenges, including improving access to essential services and creating employment opportunities....

  Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback on Monday night as the Black Stars slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat, losing 2-1 to Germany in an international friendly in Stuttgart. Despite showing signs of improvement, Otto Addo’s side were undone late in the game, with Deniz Undav scoring in the 88th minute to hand the hosts victory after Abdul Fatawu had earlier restored parity. The result extends Ghana’s worrying losing streak, following previous defeats to Austria, South Korea and Japan, and raises fresh concerns about the team’s form and resilience ahead of the global tournament. Germany dominated the first half and could have taken a commanding lead before the break, but were repeatedly let down by poor finishing. Florian Wirtz struck the post early on, while Jonathan Tah and Nick Woltemade both missed clear chances, and a Wirtz effort was ruled out for offside. The breakthrough eventually came just before half-time when Kai Havertz converte...

  The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just three months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, plunging the Black Stars into uncertainty at a critical juncture of their preparations. The decision, confirmed in a statement issued in the early hours of Tuesday, came hours after Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart — their fourth consecutive loss in a worrying run of form that has intensified scrutiny on the team’s direction. “The decision takes immediate effect,” the GFA said, adding that a “new technical direction” for the national team would be announced in due course. Otto Addo sacked Otto Addo pays the price for a poor run of results, exiting as Black Stars boss amid growing concerns over the team’s lack of conviction and World Cup readiness Ghana sack Otto Addo after Germany defeat, Black Stars enter World Cup crisis The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just three months before the 2026 FIFA W...