Author: Insight News

Dr. Peter Appiahene’s appointment to the Electoral Commission (EC) board has been defended by Ernest Kumi, a member of the NPP’s communications team in Ghana. Mr. Kumi argued that simply having a party card or speaking on behalf of a party cannot establish affiliation. He used Charlotte Osei who was appointed as the former chairperson of the EC as an illustration of the NPP’s willingness to tolerate perceived bias in the commission. He claimed that Mrs. Osei’s reluctance to announce the election results in 2016 was proof of her backing for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). “Charlotte Osei was…

At its meeting on Tuesday, April 18, the Functional Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) postponed making a decision regarding Dr. Emmanuel Jones-Mensah’s eligibility to run in the party’s primary elections for the Keta Constituency. This came about after the FEC evaluated the report of a special committee that had been formed to decide on particular special appeals arising from the conclusions of the party’s vetting committees and had submitted its findings. The FEC stated that as of 2018, Mr. Jones-Mensah’s name was not listed in the party’s official Ashaiman database during discussions of the special committee’s findings.…

As Medikal has reacted to Eno’s assertions that she is a better rapper than he is, the competition for the title of greatest rapper has continued. Medikal asserts that he believes Eno Barony is confused because his remarks about her were compliments on her rap skills, particularly as a female rapper in a field that is dominated by men, but she misinterpreted them. Medikal advised Eno Barony to stay in her lane because she can never compete with him in rap, adding that some things are only for big men, in an interview with pulse Ghana. “I think Eno is…

Ras Kuuku, a fellow Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall musician, has eloquently argued why Black Sherif, a young music sensation, deserves to take home the top prize at the upcoming Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. The musician who has had the biggest impact on the music industry over the past year is given the Artiste of the Year award, the top honor at the VGMAs. Ras Kuuku believed that the singer of “Oil On My Head” had a better chance of winning Artiste of the Year but that it would be challenging for him to win the Reggae Song or Reggae Artiste award due…

Ghanaian socialite Shugatiti sued popular man of God Frank Gogo and two other people for defaming her by referring to her as “Mami Wata,” a sea demon. Speaking with host Msomfo Efia Empress on Oman Channel, Frank Gogo claimed that the businesswoman was using exoteric powers to entice people to purchase her food. Gogo went on to assert that anyone who visits the restaurant and consumes food will be possessed, particularly women because they are more likely to fall under the influence of Shugatiti. “She is possessed by a marine spirit and all those who visit her restaurant will end…

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, President Akufo-Addo officially opened the Kwabenya Police Barracks Project for the officers, both male and female, of the Ghana Police Service. Speaking to the crowd at the event, President Akufo-Addo said that since taking office in 2017, the government has started a number of initiatives aimed at addressing Ghana’s housing shortage, which currently numbers around two million units. The President claimed that despite these measures, the rapid urbanization still places a tremendous strain on our land resources and has resulted in the degradation of prime lands, particularly in urban areas. “That is why Government, through…

A boy in Accra who was determined to study in spite of all the obstacles was seen on camera studying in the streetlights. Somewhere in Accra, a boy is reading from books that are on display on a lawn behind a wall near a drain as he sits on a stone by the side of the road. Abraham, a 5-year-old boy, is in Westlands, a suburb of the capital. He affirms that he is in class five and that the reason he is there in the evening is so that he can copy his notes before the next day’s class.…

Edward Kofi Osei, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running for office in the Kumawu Constituency, has announced his withdrawal from the primary on Sunday. The former managing director of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) claims that the party leadership expressed concerns about his dual citizenship as the reason behind his decision. “I resigned to bring a sense of calmness to Kumawu and the party. I am a citizen of Ghana and also hold a United States passport,” he told a section of the media on Wednesday, April 19 at Kumawu. Despite having dual citizenship, attorney…

Ayisha Modi has barbed her teeth at Ghanaian Hiplife legend Obrafour after he took Canadian rapper Drake to court for violating copyright in his song “Calling My Name” from his “Honestly, Nevermind” album from 2022. According to the court document, which was cited by 3news.com, Obrafour declined Drake’s request to use the Tinny-featured remix of his song “Oye Ohene,” but Drake still went ahead with the move. Obrafour, whose real name is Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko, filed the lawsuit in the Southern District of New York with the help of his attorneys. Obrafour is suing Drake for “at least…

Hiba Abouk, Achraf Hakimi’s wife, has spoken for the first time since announcing her intention to divorce the PSG player. Approximately 4 days ago, social media reports that went viral stated that Achraf Hakimi’s wife had filed for divorce only to learn that her husband had no assets. The wife of Hakimi filed the lawsuit, asking for an equitable distribution of their assets. It soon became clear, though, that there were no assets to divide. READ ALSO: All Men On Earth Are Proud Of You – Social Media Reacts To Achraf Hakimi And Wife Divorce Saga According to rumors, Hakimi…