Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoakohas found himself in the spotlight due to legal troubles involving his teenage son. The 16-year-old has been sentenced to six months at a senior correctional centre after pleading guilty to eight charges, including two counts of manslaughter. The charges stem from a fatal…
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, appointed Chairman of a five-member committee by President-elect John Mahama to investigate alleged corruption cases, has emphasized that the committee will carry out its responsibilities with integrity and fairness. He assured the public that the committee would operate independently and focus on addressing issues within the system. “We assure you that we…
The Supreme Court has dismissed two legal challenges questioning the constitutionality of Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly referred to as the Anti-LGBT+ Bill. The suits were filed by broadcast journalist Richard Dela Sky and Dr. Amanda Odoi, a researcher at the University of Cape Coast, targeting the Speaker of Parliament, Alban…
The embattled CEO of defunct gold dealership firm Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), has requested additional time from his trial judge to hire new legal representation. NAM1 expressed his need for this extension to ensure a robust defense in his ongoing legal battle, emphasizing his aim to prove his innocence before the court and the…
Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, has issued a stern warning against any attempts to overthrow the incoming administration of President-elect John Mahama. Addressing his congregation on Sunday, December 15, 2024, the renowned clergyman cautioned those harboring such intentions to reconsider, asserting that such plans are doomed to…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has addressed criticisms from Members of Parliament regarding his decision to adjourn parliamentary proceedings indefinitely on November 7, 2024. This decision followed an earlier adjournment on October 22 and has sparked sharp reactions from some MPs, particularly from the Majority side. Leader of the NPP caucus and MP for…
Amid a rare show of political goodwill, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a spokesperson for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign, has extended his congratulations to John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on their emphatic victory in the 2024 general elections. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Aboagye commended the NDC and its leader for their relentless…
Founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has called on Alan Kyerematen, the leader of the Movement for Change, to step away from politics entirely. Kyerematen, a former NPP stalwart, broke ties with the party in 2023 after accusing its leadership of bias and mistreatment during the presidential primaries. Following his…
Kwame Asare Obeng, commonly known as ‘A Plus’, has labeled President Akufo-Addo as an “opportunist” and a “self-centered person,” claiming that the President only engages with others when it benefits him. A Plus, who was elected as the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, expressed these views during the extended coverage of Ghana Decides 2024…
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has prioritised stabilising the Ghanaian currency as a key focus for his upcoming administration, following the smooth transfer of power. Acknowledging the significant challenges posed by inflation and the cedi’s depreciation, Mahama expressed his commitment to addressing these issues, which have deeply impacted the daily lives of many Ghanaians. In a…