Supporters of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia have launched a scathing rebuttal against Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, following comments he made during a weekend address in Mampong.

Agyapong, who lost the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries to Bawumia in 2023, suggested that religion played a key role in the outcome of the internal elections—a claim Bawumia’s camp has flatly rejected.

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By Joyce Danso 

Accra, June 11, GNA – The Supreme Court has overturned a contempt conviction handed down by the Koforidua High Court against Mr. Ernest Kumi, Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia. 

In a 4-1 majority decision, the apex court also restrained the trial judge from sentencing the MP and nullified the bench warrant issued against him. 

The five-member panel, presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, indicated that the reasons for its ruling would be delivered on July 7, 2025. 

Justice Pwamang dissented, while the majority decision was delivered by Justices Henry Kwofie, Professor Henrietta Mensah Bonsu, Ernest Gaewu and Adjei Frimpong. 

Mr. Kumi had filed an application for certiorari and an order of prohibition at the Supreme Court, seeking to quash the February 2025 contempt conviction by the Koforidua High Court. 

The High Court had earlier issued a bench warrant against him, despite an outstanding injunction application against his swearing-in as MP. 

The MP, through his lawyers, argued that the High Court judge acted with bias and violated the rules of natural justice by proceeding to hear the contempt application while a motion to set it aside was pending. 

He sought the Supreme Court’s intervention to nullify the High Court’s ruling and halt enforcement of the bench warrant. 

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A photo collage of fmr NSB boss Kwabena Adu Boahene and Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem Sai

The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Justice Srem Sai, has reportedly said that embattled former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, who is currently being prosecuted for alleged misappropriation of state funds, did not declare his assets.

Dr Srem Sai, according to GHOne TV, made this disclosure during court proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

He reportedly told the court that the former NSB boss did not declare his assets as required by law.

Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana mandates public officeholders to complete and submit Assets Declaration forms to the Auditor-General’s office upon resumption of office.

“(1) A person who holds a public office mentioned in clause (5) of this article shall submit to the Auditor-General a written declaration of all property or assets owned by, or liabilities owed by, him whether directly or indirectly – (a) within three months after the coming into force of this Constitution or before taking office, as the case may be, (b) at the end of every four years; and (c) at the end of his term of office.

“(2) Failure to declare or knowingly making false declaration shall be a contravention of this Constitution and shall be dealt with in accordance with Article 287 of this Constitution,” part of the article reads.

Section 3 of the article further states, “The declaration made under clause (1) of this article shall, on demand, be produced in evidence – (a) before a court of competent jurisdiction; or (b) before a commission of inquiry appointed under Article 278 of this Constitution; or (c) before an investigator appointed by the Commissioner for Human Rights and Administrative Justice.”

Article 287 mandates the Commissioner for Human Rights and Administrative Justice to take actions it deems appropriate against public officers who fail to declare their assets.

Kwabena Adu-Boahene has failed to declare his assets… – Dr. Justice Srem-Sai (Dep. Attorney-General) tells court#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork#GHOneTV #NewsAlert pic.twitter.com/amJTUtbMbo

— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) June 11, 2025

Meanwhile, investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Attorney General’s office have uncovered a number of properties allegedly acquired with embezzled state funds by Adu-Boahene and his wife.

Below is a breakdown of the properties and their estimated values under the couple’s names:

No. 2 Stream Part Drive, Mayfair Estates, La, Accra – estimated at $1,000,000 (valued at GH¢15,000,000);

No. 6 Edith Avenue, Mayfair Estates, La, Accra;

No. 7 Edith Avenue, Mayfair Estates, La, Accra – estimated at $200,000;

No. 8 Edith Avenue, Mayfair Estates, La, Accra – estimated at $97,815;

No. 9 Edith Avenue, Mayfair Estates, La, Accra – valued at $270,000;

No. 10 Edith Avenue, Mayfair Estates, La, Accra – valued at $150,000; Additionally, an initial cash deposit of $500,000 was made to purchase five houses;

Vertex Properties at Oyarifa Gated Estate Development – this consists of 27 houses, each valued at an estimated $295,000 (GH¢127,000,000 in total);

Two properties in London.

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These are the faces of some of the notable politicians who have commented on the strike

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is currently on strike over the government’s failure to implement their 2024 Collective Agreement, which they argue has left their demands unmet.

The association states that the prolonged delay in fulfilling their agreed terms forced them to take industrial action.

Despite an Accra High Court ruling ordering them to return to work, they remain firm in their stance, insisting they will only resume duty once their concerns are fully addressed.

Their strike has sparked reactions from various political figures, particularly members of the opposition, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who have weighed in on the ongoing dispute.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing nurses’ strike.

During an interview with Accra-based United Television on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, he criticised the government for failing to factor nurses into the national budget, especially given the growing concerns about their working conditions.

He questioned the government’s foresight, stating, “When you were preparing the 2025 Budget, what contingency was included? You were aware that discussions around nurses and midwives were intensifying, so, why didn’t you consider them in the budget planning? Given their struggles, proper budgeting could have ensured funds were available to support them in case of future misunderstandings.”

Gloria Owusu

Trobu Member of Parliament, Gloria Owusu, has added her voice to the ongoing nurses’ strike, expressing deep concern over its impact on Ghanaians.

In a lengthy post on X, she highlighted how the strike is causing suffering and even loss of lives due to the disruption in healthcare services.

According to her, the Minority in Parliament attempted to bring the issue up for discussion, but the First Deputy Speaker blocked the motion and went as far as ordering the Ranking Member out of the chamber.

“Our hospitals are in crisis. Nurses and midwives are on strike. Ghanaians are suffering and dying due to the lack of care, especially women and children.

“Today, the Minority, through our Ranking Member on Health, attempted to raise this urgent issue on the floor of Parliament. Shockingly, the First Deputy Speaker refused to allow it and even ordered the Ranking Member out of the chamber,” she claimed.

Dr Nana Ayew Afriye

Dr Nana Ayew Afriye, Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore, has also called on nurses to return to work, emphasising the urgent need for healthcare services as hospitals remain empty and lives are at risk.

Expressing concern over the ongoing strike, he pleaded with nurses to prioritise the well-being of Ghanaians and resume their duties to prevent further loss of life.

“We are not here to justify the strike for them. We are here to plead with the nurses to understand that even if the government doesn’t see the need to engage them, they should go with a good faith with Ghanaians at heart because getting all the money without the lives that we have lost brings no joy to anyone,” Dr Afriye stated.

Alexander Akwasi Acquah

Former Deputy Minister of Health and Member of the Health Committee in Parliament, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has urged the government to take responsibility for properly communicating with the striking nurses.

He emphasised that if immediate action cannot be taken to meet their demands, authorities should at least establish a clear roadmap outlining steps toward resolving their concerns.

“The government should explain the situation to the nurses, and if immediate implementation is not possible, a roadmap should be established,” Starr FM quoted him as saying.

Henry Kwabena Kokofu

Former Environmental Protection Agency boss, Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has criticised President John Mahama for excluding nurses and midwives from his priorities within the first 120 days of his administration.

In an interview with United Television, Kokofu pointed out that while the president claimed to have fulfilled all promises outlined in his 120-day social contract, he failed to address the concerns of healthcare workers.

According to Kokofu, this omission suggests that nurses and midwives are not considered a priority under the current government.

“Within his first 120 days in office, President John Mahama stated that he had fulfilled his promises. However, nurses and midwives have realised that they were not prioritised, as their concerns were not included in his 120-day social contract,” Kokofu claimed.

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Former National Signals Bureau Director-General, Kwabena Adu Boahene, who is the first accused in the criminal case involving the alleged theft and laundering of over GHS 49 million in state funds, according to the state prosecutor, did not declare his assets as required by law.

This was revealed during a case management conference on Monday, June 9.

The case involves four accused persons: Adu-Boahen, the former boss of Ghana’s National Signals Bureau; his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng; an associate, Mildred Donkor; and Advantage Solutions, a company jointly owned by Adu-Boahen and his wife. They are facing multiple charges, including stealing, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering. The funds in question were allocated for the purchase of cybersecurity equipment.

During the case management conference, prosecutors outlined a broad range of documentary evidence they intend to rely on at trial. According to the state represented by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, investigations have uncovered a complex network of companies and bank accounts through which the accused allegedly moved state funds for personal benefit.

One of the revelations was the prosecution’s confirmation that Adu-Boahen failed to submit an asset declaration despite being a public Officer. Dr. Justice Srem-Sai says the state requested access to his asset declaration form but was informed that none had been filed.

Among the evidence disclosed are:

1. Corporate records (Index G) linking Advantage Solutions to a private company, BNC, through which money was allegedly channelled. Adu-Boahen is identified as the beneficial owner.

2. Bank statements (Index J) from two companies, which investigators say will show that the only significant source of income for the companies was the public money in question.

3. Caution statements (Indexes K, L, and M) from all three individual accused persons during the police investigation.

4. Real estate documents confirming the purchase of five luxury properties in Mayfair Estate, believed to have been acquired using state funds (Index Q), along with accompanying photographs (Index P).

5. Freezing orders (Index N) on assets the state believes are linked to the alleged crime.

Another document disclosed is a financial flow chart referred to in court as Chart One that details how the missing funds were transferred from the government’s accounts into various private companies and then used to acquire real estate, vehicles, and other assets.

The chart includes dates of transactions, the identities of recipients, and amounts involved. Prosecutors say it paints a comprehensive picture of how the money was allegedly misappropriated and laundered.

Enterprise Dreams Limited, one of the companies implicated, is said to have been used to rent vehicles, some of which, according to prosecutors, are believed to have been stolen from Canada and the United States. These vehicles will form part of the evidence at trial.

In all, 85 documents were filed with the court on June 2, 2025. The prosecution has asked the court for permission to supplement this with additional disclosures on the letter requesting information on Adu-Boahen’s asset declaration. The court granted this request and allowed defence counsel extra time to file any processes requesting further disclosures if needed.

The case has been adjourned for a further case management conference is scheduled for June 26, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader in Parliament

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has called for tolerance and measured discourses in Ghana’s political landscape, emphasising the need for mutual respect despite ideological differences.

Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, he acknowledged that disagreements are an inherent part of politics.

He urged Members of Parliament to adopt a more respectful tone when engaging with one another.

“We may disagree, but that is the beauty of politics. We cannot always agree. Let’s disagree but be measured in the language we use even where we disagree,” he said.

The Member of Parliament for Effutu also reflected on the imperfections of leadership, stating that no one, including him, is above mistakes.

He explained that the real test lies in one’s commitment to the national interest, irrespective of political affiliation.

“Mr Speaker, we are never perfect, we make mistakes. I make mistakes, but we should be committed to the national interest and know that today we may be to your left, tomorrow we may be to your right,” he noted.

Afenyo-Markin then pointed out the unique experiences of the country’s two dominant political parties under the Fourth Republic, noting that both have occupied the corridors of power and experienced life in opposition.

“Fortunately, the two political parties that have taken the stage in this fourth republican constitution have all tasted power and have tasted opposition. So, I think we must better understand this whole concept of patience and tolerance,” he added.

His calls for restraint come in the wake of chaos that erupted in Parliament on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

The House was briefly adjourned following a heated argument between the Minority and the Speaker’s chair over the refusal to allow a statement on the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).

Tensions escalated when parliamentary marshals nearly removed the Ranking Member on the Health Committee, Dr Nana Ayew Afriye, from the Chamber.

Dr Afriye, visibly agitated, had risen to demand that Parliament address the nationwide strike, which has severely impacted healthcare delivery in the country.

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Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is the new Chairperson of the Police Council

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has stated that under her administration as Chairperson of the Police Council, she will thoroughly scrutinise cases of promotion delays, unfair treatments, and other concerns within the Ghana Police Service.

According to her, such cases will be addressed and reviewed to ensure proper actions are taken, adding that this will align with the government’s resetting agenda.

Speaking at her swearing-in ceremony, officiated by President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Prof Opoku-Agyemang underscored the importance of the law enforcement agency in ensuring the country’s security and safety.

She reaffirmed her commitment to fostering leadership that creates an enabling environment for the police to work efficiently, while providing the necessary support for the execution of their mandate.

“To the brave men and women of our police service, you are the frontline of our national security and the face of justice in our communities. You deserve leadership that supports you in your mission to serve and protect and Mr President, we thank you for your assurances.

“This is the type of leadership I commit to bring to this room. Undue delays in promotions, unfair treatments, discrimination and as well as unjustified grievances will be put under scrutiny as part of a resetting agenda,” she said.

Prof Opoku-Agyemang used the platform to urge Ghanaians to work together with the police toward building a country that promotes safety and fairness for all its citizens.

“To the citizens of our country, we serve you. Your safety, your rights, and your confidence in our police service will always be at the center of our work. I trust that all of us will contribute to building a safer, fairer, and a more just Ghana,” she added.

Her appointment as the Chairperson of the Police Council of Ghana has made her the first female in the country to achieve such a feat.

This is in accordance with the country’s laws which allows for the Vice President to take on the role of being the Chairperson of the Council, which advises the President of Ghana on matters of policy relating to internal security, including budgeting, administration, and the promotion of police officers above the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.

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According to ModernGhana, First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has come under criticism from Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, following a tense exchange in Parliament on June 10.

The confrontation erupted during a debate over the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), which has heightened tensions within the chamber.

During the session, Ahiafor, who also represents Akatsi South for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accused Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, Ranking Member on the Health Committee, of misusing his opportunity to deliver an urgent statement.

The situation escalated quickly, leading Ahiafor to instruct the Marshal of Parliament to remove Dr Afriyie, who represents Effiduase-Asokore, from the chamber.

Assafuah later addressed the matter on social media, strongly condemning the Deputy Speaker’s approach.

He argued that Ahiafor’s handling of the situation reflected an authoritarian attitude more suited to a bygone era than a modern democratic institution.

According to Assafuah, the Deputy Speaker’s refusal to allow a fellow MP to express his views undermined the principles of open debate and tolerance that are essential to parliamentary proceedings.

The Old Tafo MP expressed concern that using parliamentary security to silence differing opinions set a troubling precedent.

Alban Bagbin is the Speaker of Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a firm directive to all Members of Parliament (MPs), ministers, and deputy ministers currently holding any office of profit or emoluments not expressly authorised by law, or falling outside constitutional exceptions, giving them a 14-day deadline for such individuals to regularise their positions or risk violating the 1992 Constitution.

According to a report by graphic.com.gh, Speaker Bagbin emphasised that no member or government official shall retain such an office without prior approval from the Speaker.

He warned that “silence, oversight or informality shall not be accepted as a substitute for compliance.

“Any such member shall, within 14 days from the date of communication, submit to the Committee on Office of Profit a formal request for approval in accordance with the procedure set out under Standing Order 244.”

The directive requires full disclosure of the nature of the appointment, duties, remuneration, and any relevant information necessary for assessment.

The Committee on Office of Profit, chaired by the Second Deputy Speaker and comprising up to 14 members, has been instructed to treat all requests with urgency.

Speaker Alban Bagbin stressed that this move is to ensure compliance with Articles 78(3) and 98(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which are intended to maintain a balance between the executive and legislature, and to guard against undue influence, politicisation of institutions, and abuse of public office.

He noted that the increasing trend of MPs and ministers accepting appointments on boards, committees, and in private ventures, often without parliamentary scrutiny raises serious ethical and constitutional concerns.

“These provisions ensure that ministers and members do not convert public service into a platform for personal wealth accumulation,” Bagbin stated, adding that such practices could weaken oversight and compromise public trust in Parliament.

The Speaker of Parliament reiterated that his discretion in approving such offices is bound by law and must follow committee recommendations.

The structured framework, he said, is not subject to personal interpretation or optional compliance.

He called on all MPs and ministers to adhere strictly to these constitutional and procedural requirements, reminding them that public office comes with a responsibility to uphold credibility, transparency, and institutional integrity.

This directive forms part of broader efforts to uphold accountability and restore full compliance with Ghana’s constitutional mandates concerning public service and political office, the report added.

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