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MP Rages Against Fake Degree Rumors
MP Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo defends Youth Employment Agency head Malik Basintale against education attacks. People question whether Basintale really graduated from university after fake papers spread online. The University of Ghana called the documents forgeries and told citizens to ignore them. Critics worry Basintale lacks proper training to run the job creation agency. Many graduates need work and depend on his programs to find employment. A fake letter dated May 27 2025 claimed the University of Ghana never awarded Basintale a degree. Social media users shared the false document widely before officials exposed the lies. The university issued a statement June 2 saying the letter was completely made up. Basintale has not spoken...
Accra Gears Up for Epic Climate Showdown
Accra Metropolitan Assembly plans climate events to mark the 10th anniversary of the June 3rd disaster. Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey announced a summit and citywide cleanup campaign. The Assembly partners with youth environmental groups for these activities. Officials want to highlight urgent climate action needs for the growing city. The events will focus on building stronger defenses against future disasters. The climate summit happens Tuesday June 3 2025 at 10 am at Omanye Aba Hall. Leaders will discuss the 2015 flooding and fire tragedy that killed over 150 people. Youth Climate Advocates help organize the meeting as part of their action fund program. Young people will lead climate projects across different communities. The summit...
OSP Hunts Sick Ken Ofori Atta With Interpol Alert
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng wants former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta arrested. Agyebeng told reporters that Ofori-Atta keeps dodging legal meetings and lying about being sick. The prosecutor asked why this man thinks he can skip court dates. He compared Ofori-Atta to a former president who showed up when asked. Agyebeng said even top leaders follow the same rules. The Special Prosecutor demanded real medical proof from Ofori-Atta since January. He said proper hospital reports need signatures and detailed reviews from doctors. Ofori-Atta sent only a biopsy report and asked for video meetings instead. Agyebeng called these offers fake and way past deadline. The former minister also failed to tell officials that his March...
Lawyer Gets Roasted Over Fugitive Claims
Larry Dogbe from the Herald Newspaper criticized Frank Davies hard on Monday. Davies works as a lawyer for Ken Ofori-Atta, who used to be Ghana's Finance Minister. The Office of the Special Prosecutor wants Ofori-Atta to show up because they think he ran away. Davies said his client feels sick and did not run from the law. He told people that Ofori-Atta stays innocent until courts prove otherwise. Davies spoke on Citi FM radio and went after Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. He said Agyebeng does not care about his client's basic rights. The lawyer claimed that charging someone does not make them guilty right away. Davies said Ofori-Atta cannot come because he stays in bed feeling unwell. He told Agyebeng to go find him if he wants...
Lawyer Rages As OSP Brands Ken Fugitive
Frank Davies defends Ken Ofori-Atta against corruption charges. The lawyer says his client stays sick and cannot travel to Ghana. Davies criticizes Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng for calling Ofori-Atta a fugitive. He argues the former Finance Minister deserves fair treatment under the law. Davies spoke on Citi FM radio about the case Monday. Ofori-Atta faces investigations for three major issues. Authorities examine his role with the National Cathedral project. They also look at the SML revenue contract and ambulance parts buying. The former minister asked for a virtual meeting with prosecutors. Officials refused his request for remote questioning. Davies says Agyebeng handles the case poorly. He thinks the prosecutor ignores basic...
Ken Ofori-Atta Flees As OSP Turns Up Heat
Youth activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor wants Ghana's Special Prosecutor to take stronger action against Ken Ofori-Atta. The former Finance Minister missed his June 2 deadline to appear before the office. Officials have declared him wanted and labeled him a fugitive from justice. The Special Prosecutor continues investigating claims of financial wrongdoing during his time as Finance Minister. Barker-Vormawor demands immediate steps like freezing assets and starting extradition processes. The #FixTheCountry leader posted his thoughts on social media platforms. He said the Special Prosecutor must begin extradition proceedings against Ofori-Atta right away. The activist also wants authorities to freeze and seize the former minister's...
Okahandja Expo Triggers Outrage Over Girl Murders
People angry at Okahandja town leaders want them to cancel a big party. Community leader Gerub Gaseb says families feel scared because killers still walk free. Young women died and police cannot find who did it. Nobody has been arrested for the murders. Parents keep children inside their homes during school test time. The trade expo will feature only music and fun activities for several days. Event planners refused to add prayers or speeches about the dead girls. Many business owners pulled out of the fair and want their money back. Gaseb calls the celebration inappropriate during this sad time for the town. Residents sent letters and made phone calls asking officials to wait. Town council members ignored community requests and...
Pearl Thusi Ditches Rundu Gig Organisers Fuming
South African star Pearl Thusi skipped a Rundu party and left organizers angry. The Weekend in the East event was supposed to happen on May 31 at AM Ludgerus Boutique Estate. Event planners want their money back after spending thousands on preparations. They claim Thusi broke her contract and hurt their reputation. The total loss reached 86,406 Namibian dollars. Thusi's team canceled just one day before the show started. They said the actress had other work commitments back home in Johannesburg. The contract required 14 days notice for any cancellation. Event organizers say the late notice violated their agreement terms. They had counted on Thusi's appearance to attract crowds. The party was the eighth edition of the popular regional...
Ithete Tells Africa Kick Superpower Habit
Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete told African leaders to stop depending on major world powers. He spoke at a disaster meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday. Namibia leads the Africa Regional Platform for disaster reduction efforts. Ithete wants African countries to build stronger economies without outside help. He warned that American funding cuts show why Africa needs independence. The deputy prime minister said African nations must invest money at home instead of waiting for foreign aid. He believes countries should focus on preventing disasters and managing emergencies better. Ithete thanked the African Union and United Nations for organizing the conference. He asked meeting delegates to work together on creating unified...
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