Brigadier General (Rtd) Joseph Nunoo-Mensah believes Ghana’s biggest problem today is the loss of discipline and strong upbringing.

He said society in the past played a major role in shaping children into responsible adults.

“In those days, society managed us,” he said Speaking on The KSM Show monitored by MyNewsGh. “Everybody believed it was their duty to correct you.”

He recalled how teachers and elders were strict, sometimes harsh, but committed to leading by example.

“Our headmaster would stand in the rain with us,” he said. “He was not in an air-conditioned car. So why would you complain?”

Nunoo-Mensah admitted that discipline in the past was sometimes crude but said it helped build strong character.

“As a child, you don’t know your right from your left,” he said. “You need to be guided.”

He blamed his generation for making life too easy for their children.

“We went through hell,” he said. “We didn’t want our children to suffer like us, so we made things soft. That was wrong.”

According to him, today’s society punishes discipline instead of supporting it.

“Today, if a teacher disciplines a child, the parent will take him to court,” he said. “Things are getting worse, not better.”

Brigadier General (Rtd) Joseph Nunoo-Mensah has criticised modern leadership for focusing on luxury instead of service.

The retired general said leaders today care too much about material things and too little about society.

“This house you are sitting in, I built it with less than 50 pounds,” he said. “People won’t believe it, but it’s true.”

He said during his time in public service, he avoided luxury even when it was available.

“Why should I buy a Land Cruiser when my old car could still work?” he asked on The KSM Show monitored by MyNewsGh.

Nunoo-Mensah said honesty was deeply rooted in his upbringing, and that shaped how he handled public funds.

“If money was more than I deserved, I rejected it,” he said. “Today, people will even ask for more.”

He also spoke about personally funding schools, boreholes, and facilities without seeking praise or political gain.

“I never stole from anyone,” he said. “I did it because I wanted a better society.”

According to him, leadership should be about caring for people, not chasing wealth.

“If you see poverty and it doesn’t disturb you, then something is wrong,” he added.

Spokesperson for the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye insist that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia remains focused on his goal to win the January 31, 2025, primaries.

According to him, their campaign will not be distracted, indicating that they are staying on the message and keeping their eyes on the key stakeholder, the delegate.

He noticed that as the days go by, “you can sense the fear in the voices of our opponents, the frustrations in their actions and the Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia message”.

Making this position known in a post shared via social media, he said, “It’s been a surgical, focused, targeted campaigning so far with a conscious efforts not to get distracted by the plenty attacks.

As the Dday draws near, you can sense the fear in the voices of our opponents , the frustrations in their actions and the Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia message.

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater respect, protection and investment for Ghana’s fisherfolk, insisting that their work must never be treated with disdain but recognised as central to national survival and growth.

Sharing reflections from a working visit to the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, she said her engagement was meant to deepen understanding of how the ministry operates and to strengthen collaboration at the highest level of government.

Drawing from her own background, the Vice President stressed the importance of lived experience and indigenous knowledge in shaping policy.

“Coming from a fishing community myself, I was reminded again that there is wealth in the water,” she said, adding that the challenge lies in extracting that wealth responsibly while improving the lives of those who depend on it.

She emphasised that fisherfolk, fishmongers and coastal communities possess deep knowledge of the sea, weather patterns and fishing practices, which must be respected and incorporated into decision-making.

According to her, meaningful research often begins by asking hard questions about why a country with a long coastline still struggles to meet fish demand and how innovation can bridge that gap.

The Vice President also highlighted the need to elevate the social standing of those in the fisheries sector.

“Their profession should never be a basis for disrespect,” she said, noting that dignity, protection and sustained investment must underpin government action if the sector is to thrive.

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has highlighted the ongoing reforms in Ghana’s fisheries sector, stating that the government is working toward a more coordinated and sustainable approach to managing aquatic resources.

Speaking after a visit to the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, she noted that the ministry outlined the roles of its key agencies, including the Fisheries Commission and the National Premix Fuel Secretariat, as well as plans to establish a Blue Economy Commission.

“These institutional reforms show government’s commitment to sustainability,” she said, pointing to recent developments such as the passage of a new Fisheries and Aquaculture Act and increased aquaculture production targets.

She also referenced stronger enforcement against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, including patrols, vessel suspensions and the establishment of Ghana’s first Marine Protected Area.

According to her, these measures are important for restoring fish stocks and supporting long-term growth.

The Vice President further called attention to environmental threats affecting the sector.

“We must add value across the fisheries value chain and tackle challenges such as galamsey, plastic pollution and toxic waste,” she said.

Commending the ministry’s leadership, she urged continued collaboration across government. “We must meet the challenges head-on, build a legacy of sustainability, and ensure that those who work on our waters can thrive,” she added.

Brigadier General (Rtd) Joseph Nunoo-Mensah has expressed deep concern about the state of the world, saying global violence and moral decline trouble him more than his own old age.

Speaking on The KSM Show monitored by MyNewsGh, the former National Security Advisor to late President John Evans Atta Mills said he has reached a point of personal peace but feels worried about the world younger generations are inheriting.

“I am almost 90 years old. My life is coming to an end, whether I like it or not,” he said. “But what worries me is those I am leaving behind. How are they going to cope with this mad world?”

Nunoo-Mensah said recent global conflicts show how dangerous the world has become. He cited violence in Gaza, Lebanon, and other parts of the world as signs of rising instability.

“The world I came to meet was not like this,” he said. “Today, the world is very nasty. Very, very nasty.”

Despite these concerns, the retired general said he has found peace within himself. He recalled a moment when he slept deeply for hours and felt completely calm.

“I told myself, if death is like this, then I want to die now,” he said. “I was so much at peace with myself.”

However, he stressed that his calm does not erase his worries about the future, especially for young people growing up in a violent and confused world.

Prophet Appiah Biblical has alleged that financial investigations involving jailed evangelist Nana Agradaa were already underway before her conviction, citing questions raised over large money transfers linked to her operations.

Appiah Biblical claimed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) summoned Agradaa after she moved GHc7 million into an account belonging to her general manager, identified as Kudos. He said Kudos was also questioned as part of the inquiry.

According to Appiah Biblical, the GHC7 million transfer was only one of several transactions that drew the attention of investigators.

“There was a lot of money in question. The GH₵7 million was just one transfer from one account to another,” he alleged Speaking on Angel TV on December 21, 2025,

Agradaa is currently serving a 15-year jail term at the Nsawam Female Prison following her conviction by an Accra Circuit Court on July 3, 2025.

She was found guilty of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences after soliciting money from church members with claims she could double cash offerings.

Prosecutors relied on her televised broadcasts on Today’s TV and related social media content to secure the conviction.

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Rapper Sarkodie has recounted a startling experience with what he described as a “weed biscuit” during a trip to the United States.

Speaking on Hitz FM, the award-winning musician revealed how an unexpected encounter with marijuana affected one of his performances.

“I got to my hotel and they had a hamper for me. I had no idea what was inside. It had drinks, biscuits and everything,”

Sarkodie explained. “I took bites of the biscuits when I was hungry, not knowing it had marijuana. I have never taken marijuana before.”

The rapper added that fellow performer Angel, who was with him at the time, had finished his portion and came for more of the biscuit, amplifying the situation.

“That’s the worst performance I’ve ever had, because in my head all the songs sounded slow,” Sarkodie admitted, reflecting on how the unexpected effect disrupted his show.

Evidently, Obidi suggested that the experience taught him to be more cautious about unfamiliar food and drink during tours abroad.

On Tuesday, governance analyst Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers challenged recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee that suggest extending the presidential term.

Speaking on TV3’s Big Issue, he argued that Ghana’s recent administrations have not demonstrated enough developmental progress to justify altering the tenure of office.

“We’ve had back-to-back governments by the NPP and the NDC. What have been the developmental outcomes?” he asked.

Brako-Powers highlighted ongoing structural deficits in sanitation, urban planning, energy reliability, education, healthcare, and industrialisation.

He stressed that extending the term would postpone public accountability without addressing foundational issues.

“If a government is prepared and focused, four years is sufficient to show direction and deliver results,” he added.

Brako-Powers also questioned the data underpinning the constitutional proposal, urging that reforms must be grounded in empirical evidence relevant to Ghana’s political context.

“This proposal does not reflect the aspirations of Ghanaians. It is a political proposition,” he noted, emphasizing the need for governance achievements before extending executive mandates.

Abu Trica has made his first public appearance since his arrest a few days ago.

The Ghanaian socialite was brought before the Gbese District Court in Accra on December 23, 2025, under tight security following his arrest over an alleged multi-million-dollar romance fraud scheme.

Abu Trica, who also bears other names like Frederick Kumi and Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, is accused of playing a central role in an online operation that allegedly defrauded elderly victims in the United States of about $8 million.

The case has drawn international attention due to the scale of the alleged fraud and the direct involvement of U.S. law enforcement.

His arrest on December 11, 2025, followed coordinated action between Ghanaian security agencies and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Prosecutors in the United States say the alleged scheme relied on deceptive online relationships used to extract large sums of money from vulnerable individuals.

A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted Kumi on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, accusing him of orchestrating the scheme since 2023.

He is expected to face further legal proceedings in relation to the U.S. indictment.