In a humorous yet subtly assertive exchange, Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, affectionately known as Napo, has called out Ghanaian comedian OB Amponsah for using his name during a recent comedy show — and not cutting him in on the profits.

Speaking to the media, Napo remarked, “If somebody who is a comedian is using my name and he is filling halls, I am very happy.

“I thank him because he is putting my name out there for free. But I will let my lawyers write to him so that we share the proceeds, the revenue, because I am unemployed.”

While the minister may not actually be sending any legal letters, his tongue-in-cheek demand highlights a growing trend: politicians becoming part of pop culture, whether intentionally or not.

OB Amponsah, known for cleverly weaving political figures into his punchlines, has frequently mentioned Napo in his shows — with the audience often roaring in approval.

Dr. Prempeh, however, appears to be taking it in stride — embracing the comic publicity while cheekily suggesting that his name has become a hot brand worth billing.

The Minority in Parliament is calling on Ghana’s religious and traditional leaders to intervene and counsel President John Dramani Mahama against continuing with the ongoing efforts to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office.

Speaking at an emergency press conference on Wednesday, the caucus expressed deep concern over what they described as a troubling attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary. They urged leaders of faith and culture to step up before matters spiral out of control.

“To our revered traditional leaders and religious leaders, the time to call the president to advise him is now, the time to pray for our country is now. We should not wait until it’s too late,” they said.

They warned that entertaining what they called “loose petitions” with no solid constitutional grounding could weaken one of the key institutions upholding Ghana’s democracy.

“How can any serious country, mindful of its past, and desirous of improving its democratic credentials entertain such loose petitions and orchestrate the destruction of the last bastion of the pillars of our democracy?” the Minority questioned.

According to them, the petitions submitted for the removal of the Chief Justice fail to meet the constitutional threshold and should not be allowed to influence such a critical process.

They called on all well-meaning Ghanaians to stand firm in defense of the judiciary and resist attempts to politicize it.

The Supreme Court has, for the second time, postponed hearing an injunction application intended to stop proceedings that could lead to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.

At today’s sitting, only four justices were present instead of the expected five-member panel. Justice Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, who presided, informed the courtroom that the case had to be adjourned to May 6, 2025, due to unavoidable circumstances.

In court for the proceedings were Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine; his deputy, Dr Justice Srem Sai; and former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, who is representing the applicant.

This marks the second adjournment of the case. The first was on April 9, 2025, when the court postponed the hearing indefinitely following a request from the Attorney-General’s Office, which cited a prior engagement involving a state attorneys’ conference in Accra.

The adjournments have left many observers eager to see how the legal battle unfolds in the coming weeks.

Every stall in Accra’s Kantamanto Market is set to be connected to safe, legally installed electricity as part of a comprehensive redevelopment plan aimed at reducing fire risks and improving working conditions for traders.

The announcement was made during a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), where stakeholders including market authorities, technicians, and development partners outlined key components of the project.

“We are committed to ensuring that the rebuilding of Kantamanto Market is not only about physical restoration but also about creating a safer, more sustainable environment for all of its traders.

“This electrification project is just one of the ways we are supporting the market’s recovery. Equal access to electricity is essential for vendors who rely on it for fans, phone charging, and other daily operations,” said Branson Skinner, co-founder of The Or Foundation, the charity funding the entire electrical installation as part of its fire relief efforts.

The AMA also pledged its full backing, emphasizing that the land remains government property and that no private organization can purchase it.

“Kantamanto is government land, and no NGO can buy it. Our focus is on improving the working environment and collaborating with stakeholders,” said Deputy AMA boss Mantey, who also revealed plans to deploy security personnel to further enhance safety in the market.

Market Manager Atta Manu highlighted the technical demands of the project, noting that careful planning will be key to its success.

“We need to engage technicians to map out the entire system,” he said. “Once the work begins, any substandard wiring will be replaced to prevent future fire hazards.”

For social media users who have criticised the wife of the late John Kumah, Lilian Owusu, for getting married almost two years after her husband’s demise, she says she would have remarried even if she were 60 years old.

According to her, she believes in living, and if she had one day left, she would live because she owns her journey as a human being.

“My parents agreed that I am still young and vibrant, and it won’t be bad to remarry. Even if I were old and 60 years, I would have remarried. For me, I believe in living. Even if I have one day, let me live it. My journey is my journey; my journey is not your journey. Let me finish with my race,” she said.

She continued, “After I introduced the man to my parents, he acknowledged that there are several men who want me, so they should fast-track the process so that no one will come for her”.

Lilian Owusu explained that even at the funeral of her late husband, men were in her DM chasing her and convincing her to marry them.

“Even when I was at my late husband’s funeral, people kept texting me. I didn’t know I was still attractive and still in the market,” she stated.

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Abeiku Aggrey Santana, has alleged that Arianna Mackey, a Black American lady who did a video claiming to have been kidnapped by personnel of the Ghana Police Service, was paid to do what she did.

“She was paid to come to Ghana to do what she did. We did not wait. When the presidency got wind of the video, they sent it to us, but by the time we called the police, the national security had already started their investigations.

She came to Ghana and lodged at Kempinski. We have her data, including her address, as well as the dates she flew into and out of the country. The pressure she had to go through, she released another video in less than 24 hours and deleted the first one,” he explained.

Abeiku Santana indicated that the young lady posted a subsequent video suggesting that she was paid to paint a grim picture of Ghana and its security.

“After she deleted the video, she came to post another one, saying she was paid to come and do what she did. This clearly tells you that she came with an agenda, and the fact that she had to delete the video,” he said.

Abeiku Santana expressed worry over the fact that Ghanaians are painting a grim picture about Detty December, indicating that they must push a positive narrative to allow tourists come to the country.

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested 54 suspects in separate swoop operations aimed at clamping down on drug peddling, drug use, and robbery hideouts across parts of the region.

In a press release dated December 22, 2025, the Police said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to rid communities of criminal activities. “This exercise is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug peddlers and users, and rid our communities of these miscreants,” the statement said.

The intelligence-led operations were carried out in several areas, including Abesim, Banda, Nkrankwanta, Odumase, Dumasua, Wenchi, and Dormaa, resulting in the arrest of suspects believed to be involved in various criminal acts.

Police said items retrieved during the operations included “quantities of tramadol, suspected Indian hemp, scissors, a green tricycle, a small crusher, matches and cigarettes,” all of which have been retained for evidential purposes.

According to the statement, “the suspects were arraigned before the court and have been remanded in police custody for further investigation.”

The Bono Regional Police Command assured the public of its readiness to ensure safety during the festive season, warning that “persons who commit crimes will be arrested and made to face the full rigours of the law.”

Paul Adom-Otchere says a recent Supreme Court ruling in the Kwabena Adu Boahene case marks a major step toward transparency in Ghana’s criminal justice system.

On Good Evening Ghana programme monitored by MyNewsh, he explained that the apex court has clarified how evidence must be handled in criminal trials, especially where national security and political sensitivity intersect.

“The Supreme Court said, ‘No, bring it. Bring it to court and let there be a determination in the court whether this paper is relevant or not,’” Adom-Otchere stated.

He said the ruling rejected attempts to decide relevance secretly during pre-trial conferences. “You can’t determine relevance in secret at a pre-trial. Let the judge see the document. Let all arguments be made. Let the media be there,” he added.

According to Adom-Otchere, the court’s decision strengthens democracy by ensuring openness.

“This application is to foster transparency with the criminal process that will make our democracy look like a normal 21st-century democracy,” he said.

He stressed that accused persons must be allowed full access to materials that may aid their defence.

“Everywhere in the world, accused persons are allowed to defend themselves. That is what modern criminal justice systems are about,” Adom-Otchere said.

While the court declined to remove the trial judge, he said the ruling still favoured the principle being advanced by the defence.

“The judge could not be prohibited, but the court affirmed that relevance must be determined in open court,” he noted.