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Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA), former Constituency Chairman for Afigya Kwabre South, has launched a scathing critique of the current administration, stating that President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have delivered “nothing of value” during their seven months in office.

According to COKA, the country’s economy is in turmoil. “There are no dollars in the banks, and it’s crippling businesses,” he lamented. He added that food prices continue to rise, making life increasingly difficult for ordinary Ghanaians.

COKA argued that former President Akufo-Addo left Ghana in a stable and improving condition, but claimed Mahama has since reversed the progress. “Nothing has changed for the better,” he stated. “Mahama is repeating the same mistakes that led to his removal from office in the past. He has not learned.”

Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka COKA

He also expressed disappointment in the silence of key stakeholders. According to him, some members of the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) have chosen to remain quiet in the face of the current challenges.

“Some journalists have taken positions and are no longer speaking out,” he alleged, suggesting a lack of accountability and impartial oversight.

COKA called for greater vigilance and advocacy from the media and CSOs, urging them to speak up and hold the government accountable for its actions and policies.

Source: Awuku Malik

Accra,August 4, 2025. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MobileMoney LTD, Shaibu Haruna, has been awarded the CEO of the Year – Fintech, at the prestigious 4th Ghana CEO Vision and Awards, held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

 

The award recognises Shaibu’s outstanding leadership, innovation, and transformative impact within the Fintech sector. Under his leadership, MobileMoney LTD has strengthened its position as a digital finance leader, accelerating financial inclusion and driving customer-focused innovation across Ghana.

Shaibu Haruna

Expressing his appreciation after receiving the award, Mr. Haruna said,“This recognition is a testament to the incredible work of the MobileMoney LTD team and the entire MTN Ghana team. We remain committed to delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and communities across Ghana and beyond.”

 

He dedicated the Award to MoMo customers and the various stakeholder groups whosepartnership, loyalty and commitment in using the MoMo platform have contributed to deepening financial inclusion in Ghana.

L-R Paapa Osei Head, Legal & Reputation Management MML, Shaibu Haruna CEO MML, Susan Yawson, Chief Finance Officer MML, Doreen Misrowoda Advisor Stakeholder Mgt &Comms MML

 

Shaibu Haruna is a seasoned executive with over two and a half decades of commercial experience in diverse businesses across Africa and the Middle East. His expertise spans Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Automobile, Financial Services, E-Commerce, and Telecoms. The past eighteen years of his career have been in telecoms/digital services where he led channel and business transformation/turnaround in Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia markets.

 

A greater part of his telecommunications career has been with MTN where he spearheaded the highly rated distribution model for MTN in Ghana, which has since been replicated across the majority ofMTN Group markets. In 2022, Shaibuwas appointed the Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD, a subsidiary of Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) and market leader of digital financial services.

 

Since its launch in 2009,MobileMoney LTD has remained committed to driving financial inclusion and contributed significantly to shaping the future of digital payments and unlocking economic opportunities for its customers.

 

The Ghana CEO Vision and Awards is organised by Globe Productions Ltd to celebratetop-performing chief executives across more than 30 sectors to project their visionary leadership and measurable impact.

 

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Media Contacts:

Paapa Osei

Head, Legal & Reputation Management

MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com

 

Georgina Asare Fiagbenu

Corporate Communications Senior Manager

Email:  MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com

 

Accra, July 31, 2025 – MTN Ghana distinguished itself once again by securing the overall Project Management Office (PMO) of the Year award at the 2025 Project Management Excellence Awards (PMEA), held at the Aqua Safari Resort. The ceremony was organized by Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana after a successful National Project Management Conference (NPMC) at the Aqua Safari resort in Ada, Ghana.

 

MTN Ghana’s Project Management Office (PMO) was recognized for its excellence in delivering strategically aligned, benefits-driven projects by focusing on key priority investments and closely tracking performance. The PMO achieved allof its targets, demonstrating strong execution, value creation and ongoing commitment to business goals.

Other prestigious awards won include;

• Telecom Company Project of the Year – NextGen MoMo App
• Project Manager of the Year – 1st Runner-Up – Selorm Kove
• Project of the Year – 2nd Runner-Up – The Massive-MiMo Technology Project

 

MTN received four awards in total at the event.

 

The NextGen MoMo App earned MTN Ghana the “Telecom Company Project of the Year award”, highlighting the company’s innovative contributions to fintech. As MTN Ghana’s flagship project, it supports all fourof its technology strategy pillars namely Platforms, Ecosystems & Services, Agile Operating Model, Connectivity & monetization of infrastructure and Experience: Second to None (PACE) by enhancing user experience with features like a streamlined interface, biometric authentication, QR payments, phonebook-based transfers, utility bill payment, and digital lending. The app positions MoMo as more than a transaction tool, advancing MTN Ghana’s leadership in mobile financial services and contributing to customer engagement, revenue, and the company’s digital innovation goals.

 

Selorm Kove wasthe 1st Runner-Up for the Project Manager of the Year award. Selorm was recognized for his outstanding leadership and data-drivenmanagement.His contributions included leading and the roll out of theMultiple Input, Multiple Output (MiMO)projects to a faster execution rate, setting new standards for speed and teamwork. He introduced efficient methodologies to improve stakeholder coordination and project predictability and developed a performance tracker to quickly identify delays and support targeted solutions.Selorm’s work has positively impacted MTN Ghana by improving MTN Ghana’s project delivery and showcasing his strong leadership and results-oriented approach.

 

The Massive-MIMO Project earned the 2nd Runner-Up award for Project of the Year.  The Massive-MiMO is designed to boost network performance in tenregions in Ghana, including Greater Accra and Ashanti.Itimproved data speed and quality by upgrading existing 4G infrastructure with minimal hardware changes. The project enhanced network speed, up to eight times faster in congested areas, without any new site construction. It leveraged the current 4G spectrum for greater speeds and supported MTN Ghana’s Ambition 2025 strategy, and improved network scalability.

 

Leading the MTN team to receive the awards, Emmanuel Afutu, Senior Manager for Base Station Subsystems Implementation, accepted the awards on behalf of MTN Ghana and affirmed the team’s commitment to resilience and high project management standards.

 

William Tetteh, Chief Transformation Officerat MTN Ghana, praised the collective efforts of the project management team, attributing the success to a shared culture of accountability, continuous learning, and adherence to best practices in project execution. He highlighted how the team’s rigorous approach to innovation and risk management has enabled MTN Ghana to respond swiftly to emerging challenges and evolving customer needs. William also noted that close collaboration across departments and proactive stakeholder engagement were key drivers behind the award-winning projects, further reinforcing the organization’s reputation for excellence in project delivery.

 

The 2025 National Project Management Conference (NPMC) & Project Management Excellence Awards(PMEA), held under the theme “Innovating for Prosperity: How Project Management Will Shape Ghana’s Economic Future”explored how innovative project management can address the nation’s most urgent challenges, create economic opportunities, and contribute to national prosperity.

 

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Media Contacts:

 

Nana Kofi Asare

General Manager, Regulatory and Legal Affairs

 

Georgina Asare Fiagbenu

Corporate Communications Senior Manager

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By:A correspondent

At the official launch of the 2nd Edition of the Democracy Cup, the KGL Group of companies, a wholly-owned Ghanaian conglomerate was singled out for praise by the Speaker, and Parliament of Ghana on the numerous Corporate Social Responsibility activities undertaken by the KGL Foundation.

The KGL Group, through its long-term commitment to national unity and comprehensive development, has title-sponsored the second edition of the Democracy Cup, a flagship sports development initiative designed by the Parliament of Ghana to promote peace, unity, and national civic engagements across the country.

The first edition of the Democracy Cup was launched in 2024 by the Parliament of Ghana. However, due to limited financial sponsorship, the inaugural edition held at the Accra Sports Stadium failed to attract the needed national attention and prominence.

Speaker of Parliament, Rt.Hon. Alban Bagbin in a handshake with Mr. Alex Dadey

According to the Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Alban Bagbin, the second edition of the Democracy Cup promises to be more impactful largely due to the full financial backing of the KGL Group and its Executive Chairman, Mr. Alex Dadey, a seasonal and globally recognized successful entrepreneur.

“The sponsorship by KGL Group of the Democracy Cup is a significant demonstration of the company’s corporate social responsibility engagements which goes beyond conventional charity to include economic, social, environmental, health, education, and youth development”, Speaker Alban Bagbin stressed.

The Speaker of Parliament encouraged other corporate entities to emulate the CSR leadership prowess of the KGL Group when it comes to partnering state entities to accelerate national development, peace, unity, and socioeconomic transformation in Ghana.

In terms of contributions to GDP and the National Consolidated Fund, KGL Group has contributed millions annually to the National Lottery Authority (NLA), and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) without any cost or risk to the Republic of Ghana. Many industry players have recommended the Public-Private Partnership Model adopted by the KGL Group in ensuring the sustainability of the National Lottery Authority(NLA) to be replicated across all government agencies. According to Mr. Alex Dadey, “PPP should not become a financial burden to the State or a means of siphoning public funds”.

Members of Parliament present during the official launch of the 2nd edition of the Democracy Cup were full of praise for the CSR achievements of the KGL Group through its foundation over the last five years.

In full alignment with Section 2(3) of the National Lotto Act, 2006(Act 722), KGL Group through its KGL Foundation has committed to allocating a significant percentage of its profit to support corporate social interventions and Philanthropic engagements across Ghana.

Some of the multi-million mega projects undertaken by the Foundation include:

• Construction of an ultra-modern Mental Health Facility in Kumasi, in partnership with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
• Providing facelift for the Accra Psychiatric Hospital
• Development of Mental Health Index(MHI)
• Massive investment into the Ghana Football Association, Ghana Black Stars, and the U17 football league.
• Sponsorship of the Millennium Marathon organized annually
• ⁠Supply of Incubators to various hospitals across the Country.

In supporting the Democracy Cup organized by the Speaker and Parliament of Ghana, Mr. Alex Dadey, Founder and Executive Chairman of KGL Group of companies, reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility and philanthropic engagements by assisting government and public entities to promote peaceful co-existence, unity, and national development.