Author: Insight News

Two executive leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the national level of the Party have been explaining how and why they have their names mentioned as alleged ring leaders who give political protection to an unofficial anti-illegal mining task force that has become notorious for extortion and harassment of small scale miners in legal business in many parts of the country. Joseph Yamin, the NDC National Organiser, and Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, the 3rd National Vice Chairman of the Party have been indicted by the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana (CSSMAG) of being the key persons behind…

It is interesting that while South African same-sex couple, Lue and Rue, are granting interviews to give details of their recent trip to Ghana which had them kissing and showing affection at some of Ghana’s iconic public centers, the Majority Chief Whip in Ghana’s Parliament has told the House that viral photos of the couple kissing in Ghana were not real but rather a creation of Artificial Intelligence (A.I). The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafiamekpor, speaking to the matter in the Chamber of Parliament described the development as “trivial” and said it is not an issue of importance for the…

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed disappointment that though he is an elder of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a founding member for that matter, he is being treated as though his suggestions and inputs are not needed in decision making therefore he is scarcely consulted or even informed about Party decisions. John Agyekum Kufuor feels sidelined and excluded. Speaking during a visit from Abetifi MP and presidential aspirant hopeful Bryan Acheampong, a moment shared on his X wall on Saturday July 6th, 2025, Kufuor shared how hurt and confused he feels about being left out of key…

Anybody who provides credible information that leads to the arrest of persons involved in the smuggling or illegal trading of gold anywhere in Ghana would be rewarded with 10 percent of the value of the recovered gold or cash value, no matter how huge the quantity of the recovery, President John Mahama has promised. The President has also officially declared zero tolerance for illegal gold trading in Ghana. He said rampant gold smuggling and illicit trade continue robbing the nation of billions in revenue. “A recent report revealed a 229 metric tonne discrepancy between Ghana’s official export records and the…

The deceased Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency, Ernest Kumi had complained that he was suffering from pains in his chest moments before he died at a hospital in Accra, on Monday, July 7, 2025, Seth Birikorang Ofosu who describes himself as a brother of the last MP has confirmed. Seth Birikorang Ofosu, a former Chief Executive for the Denkyembour District Assembly, said he was with Ernest Kumi all through the weekend and the two of them had even scheduled a 2 PM meeting on the day the MP died. He made the disclosure when a high-level delegation from…

Ghana’s suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has taken her fight beyond Ghana’s borders, by dragging the incumbent government to the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria. Her Ladyship, the Chief Justice, is accusing the government of violating her rights after being suspended from office before any final ruling on the petitions calling for her removal was made. Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, made the disclosure via Facebook on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He disclosed that the case was officially filed at the ECOWAS Court on July 4, 2025. “I can confirm that the Chief…

The Minority Leader, Osahen Afenyo-Markin, has clarified that he served as the Board Chair of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) from July 2024 to January 2025 therefore calls on him to account for supposed financial losses the Company suffered in 2023 are misleading. He welcomed constructive criticisms of his tenure but said they should be based on verifiable facts and not misinformation for a political effect. Afenyo-Markin made the clarification in a response to a recent attack on him by leader of the defunct United Ghana Movement (UGM), Dr. Yves Charles Wereko-Brobbey, popularly known as Tarzan, who publicly alleged…

A violent armed robbery attack at Buduatta Junction on the Winneba Highway on Saturday night, July 5, 2025, left four passengers injured after armed men opened fire on a moving minibus. The victims were rushed to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, where they are currently receiving treatment. According to reports, police sources say the robbers ambushed vehicles travelling along the highway around 9:00 p.m. and forcefully took mobile phones, cash, and other belongings from passengers. Unfortunately for Saturday’s victims, the situation turned chaotic when the driver of a Toyota Hiace minibus tried to speed past the robbers. In…

The growing use of shisha, e-cigarettes, and other harmful substances among young people in Ghana has triggered calls for a nationwide ban to protect their health and future. Leading the call is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, who has raised serious concerns about the rising trend of substance abuse among the youth. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Newsroom with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Saturday, July 5, 2025, Mr. Ayariga expressed serious concern about the increasing trend of substance use among the youth, describing it as a dangerous threat. He strongly believes that products…

The Majority Leader in Parliament and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, has disclosed that the House will add Mondays and Saturdays to its sittings days so as to allow for the maturity of certain Legislative Instruments before Parliament adjourns on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Mahama Ayariga explained that this week, some fifty-five Ministers are expected to appear before the House to respond to various questions. He said also scheduled to appear before the House is the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama. He said in addition to that, some Bills may be introduced for First…