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Nollywood actress, Omeche Oko, has been hospitalised after a motorbike accident on a movie set in Lagos.

The incident happened while Oko was filming a scene with actor, Victory Michael. A video the actress shared on Instagram showed the motorbike crashing into a pole during filming.

Victory Michael reportedly hit his chest on the pole and briefly lost consciousness, while Oko suffered a leg injury and were rushed to a hospital for treatment.

Several Nollywood stars, including Mofe Duncan, Chinenye Nnebe, Nkechi Blessing Sunday and Nosa Rex, sent messages wishing her a speedy recovery.

President of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF), Frederick Otu Lartey is targeting another term as the Federation goes to the polls next month to elect new leaders.

Mr. Lartey is availing himself for another team with high ambition to strengthen the development of the sport at the grassroots with the regions as his target.

Since assuming office, he has overseen one of the most successful periods in the history of Ghana Taekwondo, introducing groundbreaking initiatives and steering the federation to historic achievements on both the local scene and global stage.

One of his most significant achievements has been the introduction and development of Para Taekwondo in Ghana.

The initiative yielded impressive results, with Ghana winning a bronze medal at the World Para Taekwondo Championships in 2015, marking a major breakthrough for the country in the sport.

Under his administration, Ghana’s Para Taekwondo programme continued to flourish. In 2021, Ghana emerged as the third-best country in Africa at the African Para Taekwondo Championships held in Niger.

The country’s achievements were further recognised when Ghana’s coach was adjudged the Best Female Coach, affirming the quality of technical development under Otu’s leadership.

Under is tenure, Ghana qualified for the Paralympic Games for the very first time after Patricia Kyeremeh secured qualification to the Paris Paralympic Games, a feat that many consider one of the defining moments in Ghana’s Taekwondo history.

Frederick Lartey Otoo’s era has also been marked by unprecedented success in mainstream Taekwondo.

It was during his administration that Ghana won its first-ever gold medal at a World Championship-level event in Korea.

Henrietta, then a student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), emerged victorious at the Korea Ambassador’s Cup after competing against top athletes selected from various countries.

Beyond medals and competitions, Otu has focused on institutional reforms and capacity building.

From the day he assumed office, he prioritised the training and licensing of coaches and referees, establishing structured certification programmes to ensure professionalism and adherence to international standards.

As the federation looks to the future, many believe continuity under his leadership could help consolidate these gains and propel Ghana Taekwondo to even greater heights.

The constitution of the Ghana Taekwondo is in conformity with the world Taekwodo hence permitting Otu to contest after three terms.

The Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbey, has been sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment for contempt of court.

He was convicted by a High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Isaac Addo, which found him to be in contempt following some publications relating to businessman Kevin Okyere and multinational firm, Petraco SA, in spite of an existing injunction against him.

Larry Dogbey, who confirmed his conviction and sentencing on Facebook, said The Herald newspaper reported only on a petition filed by the multinational company with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Attorney General.

‘Ghana Deserves better… Journalism is not a crime…’ he added.

Okyere had secured an injunction against the journalist, barring him from publishing any articles concerning him that are intended to undermine, or tarnish his reputation within the society and the Petroleum Industry and as a businessman, pending the determination of a substantive suit involving the businessman and the newspaper.

The application for contempt, sighted by DAILY GUIDE, noted that despite having knowledge of the order of the court, Larry Dogbey, in complete disregard of and clearly disrespecting the order of the court, proceeded to make ‘false publications’ of Okyere.

The application lists multiple stories about Okyere, which he contended were disrespectful to the court and constituted contempt of court.

‘The Respondent (Larry Dogbey) having notice of the injunction application and the grant of same ought not to make any publication of and concerning me with the intended purpose of tarnishing my reputation pending the determination of the suit.’

Okyere had contended that despite being aware of the existing injunction, Larry Dogbey proceeded to make publications concerning him ‘in wanton disregard of the order(s) of the Court.’

He further noted that Larry Dogbey’s actions were clearly a calculated attempt to undermine and disrespect the authority of the court as well as bring the court to disrepute by showing to the entire world that ‘the order(s) of the Court may be disregarded, especially when the party is aware of the order, having participated in the proceedings, and by so doing in sending a message publicly that the Respondent herein is not subject to the processes of the Court and has no regard to judicial processes.’

Again, the applicant contended that the processes and proceedings of the courts must be respected irrespective of the views taken by a party of such processes and proceedings.

‘The reason being that the authority of the courts would wane or be undermined if parties show little or no respect for processes and proceedings emanating from the court,’ he contended.

He further pointed out that ‘the court owes it as an obligation to itself and to the parties who look up to it for justice to unequivocally communicate to parties before it in the manner prayed for that the Court’s, their orders and processes must be taken seriously and duly respected and complied with.’

‘The failure by the Court to act clearly and decisively on Respondent’s conduct will embolden not just Respondent to continue on his course of lawless conduct, but also others like him, who think that it is only decisions and processes of Court favourable to them which are worthy of attention, recognition and submission to the Court,’ Okyere added.

Gospel musician, Adjoa Praiz, emerged as one of the standout performers at the recently held ‘Let’s Praise The Lord’ event organised by the Central Regional branch of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) in collaboration with HolyFire Revival Ministries.

The powerful gospel gathering, which coincided with Father’s Day celebrations, brought together hundreds of worshippers and gospel music lovers at the premises of HolyFire Revival Ministries in Cape Coast.

The event featured several renowned gospel artistes who ministered through songs of praise, worship, and thanksgiving. While performances from celebrated gospel ministers such as ACP Kofi Sarpong, Fresh Joy, Empress Christy, Bra Adjei, Lady Anointed, Mrs. Gifty Ehun Arthur, Uncle Ebo Woode, and Theresa Eduafo thrilled patrons, it was Adjoa Praiz who became one of the most talked-about artistes of the day.

The talented gospel singer delivered a captivating performance of her hit song ‘Favour,’ featuring renowned gospel musician Patience Nyarko. Her energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, and heartfelt delivery instantly connected with the audience, creating an atmosphere of intense worship and celebration.

Many patrons were seen singing along to the song as Adjoa Praiz ministered, with several worshippers visibly moved by the inspiring message behind the track.

The performance generated massive excitement and attracted some of the loudest applause of the event. Audience members and gospel music enthusiasts who attended the programme praised Adjoa Praiz for her exceptional ministry, noting that her performance was among the highlights of the day. The success of Adjoa Praiz’s performance further cements her growing influence within Ghana’s gospel music industry.

A building at Pariscoa, a suburb of Sekondi in the Western Region, collapsed last Saturday following a mudslide during a downpour.

According to eyewitnesses, cracks began to appear in the building on Saturday during the heavy rainfall.

The continuous rains reportedly washed away the soil beneath the structure, which was situated on a small hill.

Residents said the erosion weakened the foundation of the building, causing it to slide and eventually collapsed.

The government has signed a new agreement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines requiring all large-scale mining companies to sell 30% of their gold output to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) locally, effective July 1, 2026.

The deal, reached under the joint-direction of the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, replaces the 2022 arrangement between the Bank of Ghana and the Chamber of Mines.

Under the new terms, each large-scale mining firm will sell 30% of its gold output to GoldBod in Ghana, in doré form, at a 0.55% discount. All purchases will be settled in Ghana cedis at the Bank of Ghana Reference Rate.

The arrangement is designed to support Ghana’s plan to secure London Bullion Market Association accreditation for at least one local gold refinery by 2030.

All doré gold acquired by GoldBod will be refined locally to retain value, then shipped to an LBMA-accredited refinery for melting and stamping before delivery to the Bank of Ghana as part of the country’s gold reserves.

The deal forms part of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme, which targets foreign reserves equivalent to 15 months of import cover by the end of 2028. It also aligns with President John Mahama’s stated goal of achieving zero raw mineral exports by 2030.

Officials say the policy aims to boost domestic value addition, strengthen the cedi through reduced forex demand for gold imports, and build up gold reserves as a buffer against external shocks. The 30% mandatory sale applies to all large-scale producers operating in Ghana.

The discounted pricing mechanism is expected to provide GoldBod with a cost advantage while ensuring miners retain revenue from the remaining 70% of output sold on international markets.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) detailing the framework was signed by the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ghana Gold Board, Bank of Ghana, and the Ghana Chamber of Mines.

The 2022 deal allowed the Bank of Ghana to buy gold directly from miners to build reserves but did not mandate local refining or set a fixed percentage for all producers. Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer.

Large-scale mines account for the bulk of national output, with companies including Newmont, Gold Fields, and AngloGold Ashanti operating in the country.

Entrepreneur and media personality, Michy born Michelle Diamond, has strongly rejected claims by her former partner, dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, that he bought her a $65,000 house and provided her with significant financial support.

Michy said she has largely been responsible for taking care of herself and their son, Majesty, insisting that she covers about 95 per cent of their expenses.

Her comments come after Shatta Wale, during an interview on the Bonah Show, allegedly stated that he had taken good care of his baby mamas.

‘Michy cannot sit down and say I have not given her $65,000 to buy a house that I saw was under construction. I bought her a car,’ Shatta Wale said.

However, Michy allegedly dismissed the claim in a series of Snapchat posts shared on Wednesday.

She suggested that old stories are often brought up whenever she appears to be doing well.

‘As soon as they see you happy, they start telling people what you did in 1992. Is there anything he has given anyone that he hasn’t taken back? It’s common sense,’ she wrote.

Michy also challenged Shatta Wale’s claims about supporting their son, saying she has handled most of the responsibilities involved in raising the child.

‘You can show up once in 2 years with bare promises like King Promise; meanwhile, I’m actively doing 95% of this job. You have no idea how expensive this child is,’ she said.

She added that she would not boast about doing what she described as the bare minimum for a child.

To support her claims, Michy shared a screenshot of a GHS15,000 shopping receipt she said she had sent to Shatta Wale for Majesty’s needs. According to her, he promised to reimburse the amount but never did.

Michy further stated that she has remained silent and respectful despite being repeatedly mentioned in public discussions by her former partner.

‘I’ve always given maximum respect and stayed in my lane. It’s peaceful over here, but it’s like when I’m quietly protecting my reputation, the other side doesn’t like it,’ she wrote.

She also urged Shatta Wale to stop discussing her and their family publicly, warning that her patience has limits.

Ghana’s inflation will average 12.8% in 2027, up from a projected 6.0% in 2026, Fitch Solutions said in its latest report, warning the rise will weigh on household purchasing power and private consumption.

The UK-based firm said a tighter-than-expected US Federal Reserve policy in response to elevated inflation would pressure global gold prices and Ghana’s export earnings.

‘This would put pressure on the cedi, resulting in higher inflation than we currently forecast and a corresponding drag on household consumption and broader economic activity in H2 2026 and 2027,’ the report stated.

Fitch said exceptionally low inflation in early 2026 was driven by year-on-year strength of the cedi, which contained imported price pressures. But as base effects from the cedi’s sharp revaluation in early 2025 fade, inflation will face upside pressure in the second half of 2026.

Ghana’s inflation rose to 3.7% in May 2026 from 3.4% in April 2025, driven by seasonal food supply constraints and unfavorable base effects.

Economic Growth

Fitch Solutions projects economic growth will moderate to 4.7% in 2027 from 5.7% in 2026 due to less favourable base effects and weaker agricultural output. Stagnant oil and cocoa production will constrain export growth, it said.

Fiscal pressures will also intensify as principal repayments under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, (DDEP) launched in December 2022, fall due, while Eurobond debt-service obligations increase.

‘As a result, a larger share of government resources will be directed towards debt servicing at the expense of government consumption,’ the firm noted.

Risks to the 2026-2027 growth outlook are tilted to the downside, Fitch said. A tighter US Fed stance could hit gold prices and Ghana’s exports, pressuring the cedi and pushing inflation higher.

On the upside, the firm said domestic demand could prove more resilient than anticipated. ‘Should consumer and business sentiment remain strong – despite rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty – household spending and private investment would likely outperform our expectations. In this scenario, economic growth would exceed our current forecasts.’

Meanwhile, Fitch expects economic activity to remain robust in Q2 2026 despite disruptions in global energy markets from the US-Iran conflict. It said Ghana’s macro fundamentals are relatively insulated due to a broadly balanced oil trade position and elevated gold prices.

While domestic fuel prices have increased 8.8% since the start of the US-Iran conflict and diesel prices are up 19.7% in USD terms, increases remain below market levels as the government absorbed part of the cost, the report said.

‘As such, inflationary pressures have remained contained: headline inflation rose only modestly from 3.2% year-on-year in February to 3.7% in May, remaining well below the 2010-2025 average of 15.7%.

This suggests that household purchasing power remains intact, supporting private consumption growth,’ it added. Ghana’s economy expanded 6.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026, up from 5.8% in Q4 2025.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Sunyani East Constituency Communication Director, Abubakari Yakubu (Baba Amando), has confidently said that without a shadow of a doubt, they are determined to reclaim all the 11 parliamentary seats lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bono Region in previous elections.

Speaking during an interview on GIFT FM at Dormaa Ahenkro, Baba Amando said the reclamation will be the result of a strategic and focused approach set for the elections in 2028.

According to him, the party will build stronger base when the communication and organisation department is robust enough, stressing that he believes in the strength of the party’s ideals and the unwavering support of the constituents and, therefore, with careful planning and concerted effort, they aim to reinvigorate their campaign strategies as well as engage effectively with the electorate to ensure their success in the upcoming elections.

He urged party executives, as well as those aspiring to become executives, to exercise restraint and refrain from disorderly conduct, thereby ensuring that unity prevails both before and after their elections, in order to present a united front in the pursuit of victory in the 2028 general election.

On 29 May 2026, Ghana’s Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on a voice vote. Thirty-two members were present. There are 276 seats. Ghana moved one of the most consequential pieces of social legislation in its recent history from introduction to passage without the deliberative record being available to the public it governs.

We are more than 100 civil society organisations working across Africa. We are asking President Mahama to send this bill back. #BackToSender.

The Exemptions That Leave Everyone Exposed

The bill’s supporters have pointed to carve-outs for healthcare workers, lawyers, and media professionals as evidence of proportionality. These exemptions protect professional conduct. They do not, and cannot, govern the environment those professionals operate within. A patient deciding whether to walk into a clinic does not consult a legal framework. They make a calculation in seconds, and the question is whether the risk of being identified, correctly or not, as LGBTQ+ outweighs their need for care.

Senegal enacted comparable legislation earlier this year. The effect on public health was not gradual. Within a single month, HIV treatment consultations fell by over 25% across treatment sites. Patients returned their antiretroviral medication boxes rather than risk collection. A country that had reduced HIV prevalence to 0.3% is watching that progress come undone, not because doctors began reporting patients, but because patients stopped coming. The professional exemption had nothing to say about that.

Ghana’s bill also does not answer the question of what a clinician may do with suspicion, as opposed to knowledge. In that silence, every frontline worker becomes a risk to be navigated rather than a resource to be trusted.

Family Values, Foreign Funding

This bill is framed as a defence of Ghanaian values. The 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty, hosted in Accra last week in deliberate alignment with the bill’s passage, was sponsored significantly by Family Watch International, CitizenGO, and the Alliance Defending Freedom. These are US-based evangelical organisations with a documented record of funding

anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across Africa and beyond. Ghanaian family values did not require outside sponsorship. They have held across centuries without it.

Two months ago, Ghana led a historic United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade among the gravest crimes against humanity. That resolution named, with precision, what it means for the sovereignty of a people to be overridden by external actors with resources and reach. It would be a painful irony if the same Parliament that stood for that principle had, in the same season, allowed external actors with resources and reach to shape its domestic legislation. Ghana’s new standing in the international human rights arena was not built to be traded this way.

A Procedure Ghana Should Be Embarrassed to Export

Proponents of this bill have noted that no member of Parliament, including from the minority, formally raised a quorum objection on the floor. They present this as the matter being settled. It is not. The absence of an objection in the room does not constitute the presence of democratic legitimacy. Ghana’s Parliament exists to carry the weight of deliberation on behalf of 33 million people. That obligation does not dissolve because 244 elected members were absent and no one said anything at the time.

Ghana is a country that others on this continent look to. Its democratic credentials are not a domestic matter alone; they are part of what Ghana projects and what Africa has learned to rely on. The same Ghana that champions a pan-African human rights image at the United Nations cannot, without contradiction, shrug at a procedure in which landmark social legislation affecting millions of lives was passed in an emptied chamber. If that is the standard Ghana is prepared to defend, the rest of the continent deserves to know it.

Our Ask

We call on President Mahama to return this bill to Parliament, with instructions for a full sitting and a genuine public process before any further vote is taken. If this legislation truly carries the will of Ghanaians, it has nothing to fear from transparency. And if transparency is what is being avoided, Ghanaians are owed an explanation.