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Once hailed as pillars of national development, Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are now bleeding red, turning from potential profit powerhouses into massive drains on the national purse. A recent deep dive into their financials reveals a shocking decline, with major players like Cocobod, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), and Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) reporting staggering losses between 2016 and 2021. These entities, initially set up to drive economic growth, provide essential services, and rake in revenue for the state, have instead become synonymous with financial distress, raising serious questions about their management and future.…

Just weeks after a much-touted operation by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) cleared thousands of foreign beggars from Accra’s streets, the capital is witnessing a disheartening resurgence of the very problem it sought to eradicate. The bustling hubs of Circle, Graphic Road, and the stretch from Kaneshie to Accra are once again teeming with foreign nationals openly engaged in street begging, raising serious questions about the effectiveness and sustainability of the GIS’s efforts. On May 16, 2025, the GIS, in an intelligence-led sweep, proudly announced the removal of 2,241 street beggars. Their breakdown was precise: 909 adults (384 males, 525…

In a major win for law enforcement and a sigh of relief for residents, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has busted a sophisticated car theft syndicate that has been terrorizing the Metropolis. The arrests, hailed as a significant breakthrough, were orchestrated by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) and promise to dismantle a network responsible for a string of targeted vehicle robberies. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, June 23, 2025, Ashanti Regional Police Commander DCOP Mr. Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe revealed the syndicate’s cunning methods. For months, the police have been inundated with reports of individuals being followed and having…

The gloves are well and truly off in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the battle for the coveted flagbearer position descends into a public spectacle of endorsements, raising questions about genuine support versus political theatrics. The two titans, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, are locked in a relentless struggle, with former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and even sitting Members of Parliament becoming pawns in this high-stakes game. Sources close to the NPP hierarchy reveal a bewildering scenario where allegiance appears to be as fluid as the Ghanaian cedi. Just days after reports surfaced of firebrand…

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stands accused of flagrant constitutional breaches following its June 17, 2025 directive, an action widely decried as a “legal misadventure laced with political mischief.” According to Charles McCarthy, a prominent Political Communication Strategist, the Council’s move undermines the very foundational document it swore to uphold, raising serious questions about the party’s commitment to internal democracy and rule of law. McCarthy’s incisive analysis, exclusively obtained by FrontPage Africa, meticulously dissects the constitutional flaws, leaving no room for defense of the Council’s controversial stance. Violation of Article 10(2): Annual Conference Cannot Precede Regional…

A bombshell petition has landed on the desk of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), accusing prominent oil and gas magnate Kevin Okyere and his associates of orchestrating a staggering $90 MILLION fraud The explosive allegations, detailed in a petition filed by Alberto G. Salsiccia, CFO of Petraco Oil Company SA, paint a picture of “organised criminal deception” involving two Ghanaian companies: Springfield Exploration & Production Limited and GMP Energy Limited. The petition, dated May 16, 2025, directly points the finger at Kevin Okyere, who it claims “controls the companies and presents himself as a prominent figure in Ghana’s…

As Ghana Eyes Chinese Billions In a bold move signaling a fresh economic push, Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has unfurled the nation’s readiness to forge a powerful alliance with the World Chinese Business Advancement Association (WCBAA). This declaration came hot on the heels of a high-stakes meeting at Flagstaff House with a WCBAA delegation spearheaded by its Chairman, Li Nonghe. Debrah, speaking with the conviction of President John Mahama’s “Reset Agenda” in mind, painted Ghana as an investor’s paradise. “Ghana has a friendly business climate and environment open for investors,” he asserted, barely concealing his enthusiasm for the WCBAA’s…

Shields ‘NPP Principal’ From Probe Amidst Financial Scandal Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), stands accused of a brazen power grab, allegedly interfering with the disciplinary processes of the St. Francis College of Education in Hohoe, Volta Region. Sources close to the college claim Prof. Jinapor, elder brother to the prominent Jinapor political duo, unilaterally halted disciplinary proceedings against the College’s Principal, Dr. Adwoa Kwegyiriba, despite her being embroiled in allegations of misconduct and financial irregularities. Dr. Kwegyiriba, a known and unsuccessful parliamentary candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), was facing a…

…Threatens FBI Exposure Against Kwame Despite In a dramatic escalation of his long-standing feuds, controversial Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, has issued a chilling ultimatum to media magnate Osei Kwame Despite. The self-proclaimed “King of African Dancehall” is vowing to unleash a torrent of “dirty secrets” that he claims could drag both himself and the Despite Group of Companies owner into an international imbroglio with the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Shatta Wale’s latest outburst, delivered during a fiery TikTok live session, comes with a stark warning: if employees and pundits…

OSP, Manasseh Backs at Gyampo’s ‘illicit call’ A heated public spat has erupted between the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Ghana Shippers Authority CEO Professor Ransford Gyampo, and investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, all stemming from the OSP’s probe into former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and a controversial raid on Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). The back-and-forth has exposed deep divisions and raised questions about motives in the ongoing battle against corruption. The brouhaha began when Professor Ransford Gyampo, speaking on TV3’s “Key Points” show last Saturday, publicly questioned the OSP’s intentions, suggesting, “I hope the OSP is not being…