Justin Kodua saved my seat -Ahafo Ano South West MP reveals
The Member of Parliament ( MP) for Ahafo Ano South West, Hon. Elvis Dapaah Mensah, has made explosive claims, stating unequivocally that he would have lost his parliamentary seat to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate were it not for the timely intervention of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua.
Elvis Dapaah Mensah
In a candid, ‘no-holds-barred’ interview on Kessben TV on Tuesday night, the MP revealed that his 2024 election campaign was deliberately crippled by an internal campaign of financial sabotage.
Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua,NPP General Secretary
He disclosed that he was intentionally cut off from any significant funding required to prosecute a well-oiled and effective campaign.
Accusations of Financial Sabotage:
Hon. Dapaah Mensah explained that this deliberate financial strangulation was engineered by factions within the party who wrongly accused him of supporting Alan Kyerematen in the NPP’s 2023 flagbearer race.
The MP claimed that these internal adversaries went as far as seizing essential equipment he was utilizing for the Akufo-Addo administration’s flagship ‘community mining’ project, effectively crippling his financial base and his ability to deliver resources to his constituency.
“It took the decisive intervention of the current NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, to save me from what would have been certain defeat in the Ahafo Ano South West Parliamentary election,” Hon.Dapaah told Kwaku Owusu Aduomi of Kessben Media.
The Hurdle of the Primaries:
The young legislator recounted the intense political climate leading up to the party’s internal parliamentary primaries, which secured his candidacy.
He stressed that prior to his nomination, he faced numerous coordinated and deliberate schemes meticulously orchestrated by internal opponents who were determined to ensure his defeat.
Hon. Dapaah acknowledged that these attempts to sabotage his political career were intense, but by the grace of God and the staunch support of the delegates, he successfully scaled the hurdle.
“All attempts to make me lose the internal primaries were fiercely waged,” Hon. Dapaah stated.
“But through God’s divine grace and the unwavering support from the loyal delegates of Ahafo Ano South West, I triumphed to become the Parliamentary Candidate.”
Allegations of Treachery:
Following his victory in the primaries, Mr. Dapaah affirmed his loyalty to the party, throwing his full support behind the then-Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who had won the party’s 2023 flagbearer election.
Despite this public declaration, the MP alleges that the attempts to make him lose the main parliamentary election intensified.
He shockingly accused the Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, as the primary architect behind this “devilish plot” to ensure he failed as the party’s representative.
Current Political Realignment:
Addressing his current political alignment, Hon. Dapaah Mensah confirmed his decision to support Dr. Bryan Acheampong in his potential bid to lead the NPP as the next flagbearer.
This decision, the MP claims, has once again inflamed tensions with his political detractors.
“This choice of mine has predictably angered Dr. Ayew Afriye, who has now intensified attempts to vilify and blackmail me to the delegates of Ahafo Ano South West,” Hon. Dapaah stressed.
“I will, however, continue to relentlessly expose his evil and divisive plans for the sake of party unity and the development of my constituency”, Hon Dapaah stated.Story By Michael Ofosu-Afriyie
Naa Torshie vindicated…as fresh documents show Parliament & donor actions back her position
By: tntnewspapergh.com
Newly discovered correspondence between the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) has brought clarity to the ongoing debate regarding the transfer of funds under the District Assemblies Common Fund Responsiveness Factor Grant for DPAT VI.
The content of the DACF Administrator’s response shows clearly that her position has been supported by facts, parliamentary approvals, and the sequence of events that shaped the DPAT VI programme. The letter demonstrates that she acted within the limits of parliamentary authority and in alignment with donor expectations, and was not responsible for any delays.
Naa Torshie
A central point in the Administrator’s explanation is that Parliament had already approved a merger of DPAT VI and DPAT VII in the 2023 formula.
This merger was not an informal administrative suggestion but a formal decision adopted by Parliament as the lawful basis for the Fund’s operations. Since DACF operations must follow the parliamentary formula, the Administrator could not disburse separate funds for DPAT VI after Parliament had collapsed it into DPAT VII. She also reminded the Ministry of Finance that once a formula is passed by Parliament, it can only be amended by Parliament. No ministry, agency, or administrator can unilaterally change it, and any attempt to do so would violate the law.
The Administrator’s account of what transpired during the implementation of DPAT VI further strengthens her position. According to her letter, DPAT VI could not be rolled out because KfW, the German donor, withdrew from the programme at the last minute.
This withdrawal left SECO as the only remaining donor. SECO contributed the equivalent of about 37 million cedis, while DACF was expected to contribute more than 147 million cedis, which represented over 75 percent of the total cost.
This arrangement directly contradicted the understanding between DACF and Parliament, which required that DACF’s contribution not exceed 50 percent. Parliament rejected the expectation that DACF should shoulder such a disproportionate share of the cost and consequently shut down the DPAT VI programme.
The programme therefore collapsed for reasons outside the control of the DACF Administrator.
The letter also provides important historical context that further vindicates her. At the inception of the RFG programme, there were initially five donors who made significant contributions. Over time, some donors withdrew because of the misapplication of funds by the Ministry of Finance.
This donor withdrawal grounded the programme for years and created a difficult environment for its revival. The Administrator and the then Minister for Local Government revived the programme in 2017.
Under her leadership, DPAT III, DPAT IV, and DPAT V were implemented successfully. Her track record therefore reflects commitment, recovery of donor confidence, and steady work to stabilise the system, not delay or obstruction.
The Administrator’s letter also explains that the donors themselves are currently engaged in discussions with the DACF to merge DPAT VI and DPAT VII and to ensure that future disbursements proceed smoothly.
Her office is actively working with development partners to secure funding and provide clarity on the path forward. She even extended an invitation to the Minister of Finance to join one of these meetings, showing her openness to collaboration and transparency.
Taken together, the facts presented by the DACF Administrator reveal that she acted in accordance with the law, respected donor arrangements, and protected the integrity of the decentralisation support programmes.
The delays were caused by donor withdrawal, parliamentary directives, and the legal boundaries of the funding formula. Her letter has therefore vindicated her completely and dispelled the notion that she simply refused to release funds.
The evidence instead shows that she has been consistent, informed, and correct in her position throughout this matter.
Women in Tech-Ghana marks one-year anniversary
Members of the Ghana Chapter of the Women in Tech have marked their one-year anniversary with series of activities at a special ceremony in Accra.
The event which was on the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building the Future for Women in STEAM” brought together women in academia, industry, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO’s) to share ideas, discuss the past year’s events and plan the way forward amid socializing.
Also present were selected school girls who were mentored, coached and inspire by the various groups after involving them in exhibition and other activities put in place to mark the anniversary.
Looking back
In her welcome address, the Director, Ghana Chapter of Women in Tech, Madam Luvina Sandra Atsu, said, ‘about a year ago, a group of women took a decision to build a community where women will inspire, support, and bring more women to the decision table’.
This, according to her started off as a dream, then nurtured into an idea and finally transformed into a dynamic group of confident, resilient and resourceful ladies on a journey to impact the next generation of STEAM leaders.
Strategic targeting
She indicated that the chapter was dedicated to transforming potential into impact with a vision to support and uplift 50,000 women and girls in STEAM by the year 2030 through mentorship, capacity building, skills development, and community-driven empowerment.
Madam Luvina stated that their journey was inspired and supported by the achievements of women whose influence continues to shape the global STEAM landscape.
She described the event significant because it marked one year of hard work, dedication, and a firm belief in the power of empowering women and girls.
‘It also reflects the vision we share—of building a society where women have the knowledge, skills, confidence, and opportunity to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fields’. Luvina said.
The Municipal Director of Education for Ledzokuku, Mrs Theresa Tetteh, who was the Guest Speaker praised the leadership of the Women in Tech-Ghana for their vision and the dream to inspiring other women into the technological world.
She also commended the Women in Tech-Ghana for their role and effort being made towards the development of STEAM education through coaching and mentoring of young girls to also rise into the Tech space in the country.
Assurance
‘Let me assure you that the Ghana Education Service is grateful to you for your support, and I must also indicate that we are ready to welcome any individual or organization that is prepared to collaborate with us to promote quality education in the country’. She said.
Mrs Tetteh stated that ‘as we move forward in this rapidly changing world, it’s essential that we prioritize STEAM education. By doing so, we’ll empower the next generation of Ghanaians to: – Solve complex problems, Create innovative solutions, Compete globally’.
The Chairperson, Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), Dr. Beata Akanyani- indicated that through advocacy, inclusive policy, and strategic leadership, CONIWAS and Women in Tech together are driving gender equity, youth mentorship, and climate resilience.
She explained that their efforts aligned with multiple SDGs, especially those on gender equality (SDG 5), education (SDG 4), clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), and innovation (SDG 9).
Source:Felix A.Baidoo
MOBILEMONEY FINTECH LTD SET TO HOLD EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (EGM) ON DECEMBER 1, 2025
Accra, November26, 2025 – MobileMoney Fintech LTD is inviting Shareholders and the Qualifying Beneficiaries to an Extraordinary General Meeting which will be held in-person at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Auditorium and virtually via live streaming at https://momofintechegm.com/ on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11AM.
The agenda for the EGM is as follows:
Ordinary Resolution
- To approve the waiver of the fairness report in terms of section 247(2) ofthe Companies Act,2019 (Act 992).
Special Resolution
- To approve the Merger in terms of section 243(5) of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).
Shareholders and Qualifying Beneficiaries(as defined in the circular) are invited to attend the in-person meeting at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) or participate virtually via https://momofintechegm.com/ from 11AM GMT on December 1, 2025. Participation through the virtual link will be free for all Shareholders and Qualifying Beneficiariesin Ghana on MTN’s network. MTN will reimburse Shareholders and Qualifying Beneficiaries on MTN’s network who unintentionally incur charges.
Alternatively, Shareholdersand Qualifying Beneficiaries without smartphones may participate in the EGM by dialing +233244300025, entering the access code 8000, or entering the conference pin number 056789.
A unique token number has been sent to Shareholders and Qualifying Beneficiaries by email and/or SMS to grant access to the EGM. Registration for the EGM will begin at 9AM GMTat UPSA.
Shareholders and Qualifying Beneficiaries are entitled to attend and vote at the EGM. If a Shareholder or Qualifying Beneficiary is unable (or who does not wish) to attend the meeting, they are allowed by law to vote by proxy. A Proxy Form can be downloaded from https://momofintechegm.com/ and may be completed, signed and sent via email to info@csd.com.gh, or deposited at the office of the CSD, as soon as possible and in any event not later than 24 hours before the time for voting by poll on the resolutions tabled at the EGM.
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Voting during the EGM will be conducted electronically either via the Online Platform, orby dialing USSD code 8990#. Shareholders or Qualifying Beneficiaries who do not submit proxy forms prior to the meeting may vote using their unique token number.
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Bank of Ghana reduces monetary policy rate from 21.5% to 18%
The Bank of Ghana has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate by 350 basis points to 18 percent. This marks one of the steepest policy easing decisions in recent years.
The Central Bank cut the rate over sustained progress in taming inflation, a stabilising currency and improved macroeconomic conditions that create room to support growth.
The reduction is expected to translate into lower lending rates in the medium term, offering relief to businesses and households that have struggled with high borrowing costs.
Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama speaking at the MPC meeting
Announcing the decision at a press briefing on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama said the latest assessment by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) shows the economy has entered a period of broadly improved stability, anchored by a strong rebound in the external sector.
“The bank projects a continued stable inflation profile around the target and well into the first half of next year, 2026. This is against the backdrop that current risks in the outlook to shift the path of inflation away from target have moderated significantly”, he said.
For him, the country’s external position has seen a remarkable turnaround which provides firmer backing for policy flexibility.
Dr. Asiama explained that with risks to the inflation outlook receding and real interest rates remaining significantly high, the Committee judged that conditions were right to reduce the policy rate to stimulate economic activity.
“Given these considerations, the committee, by majority decision, voted to lower the monetary policy rate further by 350 basis points to 18.0%”, the Governor added.
Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will continue to closely monitor domestic and external developments and take the necessary policy actions to sustain the current economic momentum.
With this latest reduction, the Central bank has now lowered the policy rate by a cumulative 1,000 basis points in 2025 alone, making it one of the most aggressive easing cycles in recent years.Source:Nerteley Nettey
Enforce strict visa & travel oversight-Julius Debrah tells 11-member 2026 World cup C’ttee
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has urged the newly inaugurated 2026 World Cup Ministerial Oversight Committee to take responsibility for coordinating travel arrangements and ensuring Ghana’s national reputation is upheld.
He made the remarks during the inauguration of an 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.“We task you to help coordinate the travel arrangements. Usually, we run into trouble when it comes to visas, and as you know, some people want to take advantage of the system and abscond, giving the country a bad name,” Mr. Debrah said.
Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah
He stressed that the committee must exercise oversight to safeguard Ghana’s reputation, even if not all fans will be able to travel to the United States for the tournament.
“The committee must make time to visit the appropriate officials at the American Embassy to make sure that Ghanaians are allowed to go and cheer up their team,” he added.
Additionally, the Chief of Staff also tasked the committee to ensure that Ghana’s investment potential and tourism exports are well represented at the World Cup.
Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah in a group photograph with the members of the committee
“This is also an opportunity for us to sell some of our investment potential to the world. So, not necessarily looking at football. What are some of the things we can associate with our presence there? Let people know that our country is also an investment opportunity. Promotion of our tourism is one, and I believe that strongly if we sell ourselves, we can make Ghana proud,” he added.Source:William Narh
NCPTA warns against “religious bias” in schools, calls for urgent policy reform
The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has raised concerns over what it describes as emerging discriminatory religious practices in some public and private schools, including Wesley Girls’ Senior High School and Tema Senior High School.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 25, the Council said it was “deeply concerned” about administrative directives that appear to favour particular religious doctrines at the expense of students of other faiths, calling such developments a threat to the national interest and to Ghana’s constitutional principles.
Representing parents and guardians nationwide, the NCPTA stressed that no public institution is permitted to act outside the confines of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
It highlighted Article 1(2), which states that any law or directive inconsistent with the Constitution “shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void”.
The Council reiterated that all pre-tertiary schools, whether public or private, faith-based or secular, are state institutions and must comply fully with constitutional provisions
According to the NCPTA, schools funded and patronised by the government and parents cannot:
- Favour one religion over others, but must provide equal leadership and foster an environment that embraces religious tolerance.
- Suppress the practices of minority religions, unless such practices clearly violate Article 14(1)(e) and only where restrictions are narrowly tailored to the genuine welfare of children.
- Impose religiously rooted rules on students who do not share that faith, as such practices infringe Articles 12, 17 and 21(1)(c) guaranteeing human rights, non-discrimination and religious freedom.
While commending the historical contributions of faith-based institutions to Ghana’s education system, the NCPTA stressed that these schools were built on foundations of tolerance and mutual respect rather than religious rigidity.
“Tradition must operate within constitutional boundaries,” the statement noted, adding that no school’s heritage should justify discriminatory conduct.
The Council highlighted the vital role of parents under the Pre-tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049), which recognises them as crucial stakeholders in school governance.
It emphasised the importance of parental oversight through PTAs, School Management Committees and Boards, describing these structures as essential for transparency, accountability and diversity.
Parents, it said, must remain vigilant to ensure that no school environment undermines their children’s freedoms. The NCPTA urged parents of all religious backgrounds to unite in defending fairness, dignity and equal treatment for every learner.
To address the concerns, the NCPTA proposed urgent reforms:
- Comprehensive review of school policies by the Ministry of Education, parents, faith-based bodies and other stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with the Constitution, Act 1049 and international human rights standards.
- Continuous training for school administrators, teachers, PTA leaders and board members in constitutional literacy, diversity management and student welfare.
- Greater student participation in decision-making processes to ensure their voices and rights are prioritised.
- Strengthened community engagement to promote understanding and acceptance of religious diversity.
- Firm enforcement of existing laws, demanding that discriminatory or unconstitutional practices be swiftly addressed and sanctioned.
The Council reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring that Ghana’s schools remain “centres of tolerance, discipline, inclusivity, moral integrity and academic excellence”.
It pledged to continue advocating for the protection of every Ghanaian child, regardless of their faith background.Source: Emmanuel Tetteh
Nana Kwadwo Somiah II bereaved
Nana Kwadwo Somiah II (Abakomahene of Sefwi-Anwhiaso traditional area), who doubles as a member of Western North Regional Houses of Chiefs, and a former board of Coastal Development Authority (CODA),nananom and the entire family announces the final funeral rites of Obaapanin Theresa Yaa Nsonyameye aka Yaa Kwaah (98),Obaapanin Grace Danso aka Maame Amma Kaah (90) and Obaapanin Akua Adu aka Mary Kunadu (78) as follows:
Wake-Keeping:
Friday,5th December,2025 @Sefwi Ntakam
Lying -in-state:
Saturday,6th December,2025 @ Sefwi Ntakam
Funeral rites
Saturday,6th Decemebr,2025 @Sefwi Ntakam
Thanksgiving service
Sunday, 7th December,2025 @Sefwi Ntakam
Final funeral rites
Sunday, 7th December,2025 @Sefwi Ntakam
Family Gathering
Monday,8th December,2025 @Family House
All friends and Sympathizers are cordially invited.
‘I’ll do everything within my power to protect school lands,’ Kumawu MP declares
The MP for Kumawu in the Ashanti region,Hon Ernest Yaw Anim, has decried the rate at which private individuals have encroached on public schools’ lands in the constituency.
,Hon Ernest Yaw Anim
He has therefore vowed to use all his might to prevent further encroachment of the lands of public schools in the area, going forward.
Hon. Ernest Anim stated this at a ceremony during which he handed over a classroom block he renovated for Nkwanta A.M.E. Zion Basic School in the Kumawu constituency.
Hon. Anim entreated natives of Kumawu to contribute their quota towards the lifting of the standard of education in the area.
Nana Kwame Obeng Frimpong, who represented the Sekyere Kumawu Educational Director, added his voice to the call for every Ghanaian to help promote education in the country Hon. Opoku Emmanuel A.K. An 80-year-old teacher, the Assemblyman for Nkwanta, praised Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim for coming to renovate their classroom block, which was destroyed by a rainstorm on 5th March, 2025, and urged the people to properly maintain the building for it to last long.
