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The Member of Parliament for the Mfantseman Constituency in the Central Region, Dr. Ebenezer Prince Arhin, has directed Brison Construction Company Limited, the contractor for the Mfantseman 24-hour market project, to prioritise the employment of local residents during the construction phase.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the project, Dr. Arhin stressed the need for the contractor to strictly comply with the local content component of the project by engaging artisans and labourers from the constituency.

‘This project we are cutting sod for today will help create jobs. I am urging the contractor to ensure that people from Mfantseman are employed for steel bending, masonry and carpentry works. I do not expect the contractor to bring workers from outside,’ he stated.

The MP further indicated that the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), traditional authorities and other stakeholders would closely monitor the project to ensure compliance.

The MCE for Mfantseman, Eric Stanley Essuman, noted that the commencement of the market project demonstrates the government’s commitment to implementing its 24-hour economy policy.

Meanwhile, the Paramount Chief of the Mankessim Traditional Area, Osaagyefo Amamfo Edu VI, commended the government for fulfilling its promise to the people through the project.

The 24-hour economy market project is expected to be completed within 36 months. The Director of Brison Construction Company Limited, Harrison Addo, assured the public that the company would work diligently to complete the project within the stipulated period.

FOUR SUSPECTED illegal miners have have been confirmed dead after a deep mining pit caved in on them at Skuumu near Gyaman-Nkwanta also known as Bepotenten in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The deceased, all males, have since been identified by local authorities as Solomon Amadevor, 27 years old, Ezekiel, 19 years old, Dennis Acquah, 24 years old and Awudu, 26 years old.

The four miners, reportedly sneaked into an abandoned galamsey site, which is currently being reclaimed by the government, to mine for gold when tragedy suddenly struck around 2:30pm, sparking anxiety and tension in the mining community.

According to reports, the trapped miners stayed under the huge sand debris for about three hours before an excavator was used to retrieve their lifeless bodies, which have been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

Eyewitnesses said Solomon Amadevor was the leader of the four-man illegal mining gang, who secretly invaded the abandoned mining pit to dig the ground in search of the precious mineral.

According to them, while the illegal miners were busy working, a pile of huge sand suddenly caved in and trapped all of them in the pit, sending shock waves through other people who were at the scene at the time.

They said an alarm was eventually blown and authorities brought about three excavators to the scene to retrieve the dead bodies after about three hours of intense digging and searching.

‘It was a heartbreaking moment. People were shouting and desperately trying to rescue the miners,’ a resident told DAILY GUIDE.

Reports further indicate that Logist Group Company Limited had earlier been contracted by the government to reclaim the degraded land.

The incident has once again brought to the fore the dangers associated with illegal mining activities, which continue to claim the lives of many young people across the country.

‘This should serve as a wake-up call to authorities and the youth engaging in galamsey. Too many lives are being lost,’ another resident lamented.

Police have commenced investigations into the incident.

Sensational Ghanaian Afro-Spiritual singer Efya Otiwaa is set to release her debut album, Rebirth, on June 4, 2026.

The album promises to empower Africans who love Afro-spiritual music, connecting them deeply to their ancestral roots.

Otiwaa, a rising Ghanaian Afro-Spiritual artist and musician, integrates ancestral wisdom, draws heavily from African rhythms, and weaves soul-stirring storytelling into her work.

Raised within the Ga community, her music serves as an invocation for soul awakening, spiritual renewal, self-discovery, and healing for all who resonate with her message. Although she was raised in a Ga community, Otiwaa remains deeply committed to her broader ancestral lineage. Her sound seamlessly blends traditional African heritage rooted in her Ashanti and Kwahu origins, conveying spiritual messages that elevate consciousness and reconnect listeners with their cultural roots.

Otiwaa labels the album as her first love, which is a reflection of her journey thus far. ‘Rebirth’, my debut album, is my first love, she stated in an interview with Nyansa TV. ‘It holds a special place in my heart. It serves as a reflection on the various chapters of my awakening journey thus far’, she underscored.

She underscored that her artistic journey has been marked by challenges and triumphs, but conveyed her euphoria, stating, ‘I’m delighted to have the opportunity to express myself through my music,’ explaining that the album serves as the formal debut of her artistry to the global audience, and that prospect remains an exhilarating experience yet to unfold.

On the lessons learned in compiling the album and the number of songs, Otiwaa revealed that the album comprises 11 tracks with three rendition songs – the ‘I am’, ‘Womba’, and ‘Nananom’. ‘The album has taught me resilience, it has taught me authenticity, and it has taught me love appreciation,’ she underscored.

In expressing her vision for the album, she intimated that she hopes it reaches as large an audience as possible. ‘I hope my album achieves widespread success, not for the purposes of fame, but rather for the purposes of establishing a profound heart-to-heart connection with my audience.’

Popular tracks on her upcoming album include spiritually driven releases such as ‘Womba,’ ‘Nananom,’ and ‘I Am,’ which are already available on global streaming platforms and music apps like Shazam and Audiomack.

As Asaase Records prepares to unveil Efya Otiwaa, Ghanaians and all African enthusiasts of Afro-Spiritual music should be ready to experience a new dimension of the genre across all digital platforms.

Latest provisional data from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has revealed that the country recorded an estimated foreign direct investment inflows of US$2.61 billion in 2025 across 253 projects and existing companies.

In 2024, the country recorded US$652 million which is far less than the amount realised in 2025.

This financial analysts have attributed to renewed investor interest in the country as a result of improvements in inflation as well as currency stability during the period under review.

According to the figures compiled from the GIPC, Petroleum Commission and Ghana Free Zones Authority, projects registered under the GIPC from 180 projects accounted for the largest share of inflows at US$1.437 billion.

The data indicated that existing upstream petroleum companies recorded US$994 million in investments, new investments under the Free Zones Authority contributed US$165 million while equity inflows into existing firms stood at US$14 million.

Out of the US$1.92 billion captured by the Bank of Ghana, about US$1.83 billion came from reinvested earnings, indicating that firms already established in the country are retaining profits and expanding operations instead of exiting the market.

China emerged as the leading source country by number of projects, accounting for 70 projects, India followed with 22 projects, Nigeria recorded 10 projects while United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom registered 9 and 8 projects, respectively.

The data also revealed that by investment value, the Cayman Islands however ranked first with US$500 million, narrowly ahead of China at US$486 million.

Nigeria alao contributed US$105 million in investment value, France-Nigeria partnerships accounted for US$100 million while the United States followed with US$51 million.

GIPC Chief Executive Officer, Simon Madjie, commenting on the data said the country remains open for business and continues to position itself as a gateway for investment on the African continent.

‘We are open for foreign direct investment and we are even more open for foreign direct investment from Africa because we have the AfCFTA. We are the commercial hub for the continent. Now, our objective is not to compete,’ he said.

‘Our objective is to position Ghana as the favourable place for people to do business and there are a lot of things that are going well for us,’ he stated.

The trial of former Chief Executive Officer of National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, has been adjourned to June 9 due to the failure of the Office of the Attorney General to file signed witness statements of the witnesses they intend to rely on for the prosecution.

The court had set yesterday, May 28, 2026 for case management after which a date would be set for the commencement of the trial.

When the case was called, Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, told the court presided over by Justice Francis Achibonga that that the prosecution had filed all documents and that they were ready for case management conference.

However, former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, who is lawyer for Mr. Abdul-Wahab, raised an objection to the request, indicating that the accused persons had been served with only one witness statement.

He further told the court that the other documents filed and served on the accused could not be considered as witness statements under the criminal laws of Ghana since they had neither been signed nor verified as required by the Practice Directions Disclosures and Case Management Rules.

Mr. Dame further submitted that the Practice Directions Disclosures and Case Management Rules stipulate that the prosecution must file and serve on the accused persons all witness statements and documents to be relied upon before a case management conference can be conducted.

Dr. Srem-Sai, in response to the objection said the concerns raised by Dame are not enough grounds to stall the case management conference scheduled by the court.

He said the non-signing of the witness statement would have impacted the process if the prosecution was tendering the witness statements in evidence and not at the case management stage.

He added that there is no provision in practice direction which says case management conference cannot be conducted without signing of witness statements.

The trial judge, Justice Francis Achibonga upheld the objection by Mr. Dame and stated that whilst it is true that case management conference is a process, it is not possible for it to be done without witness statements filed by the Prosecution having been signed.

According to the judge, a witness statement which has not been signed has no value and is only as good as a having no witness statement.

He further indicated that it is important that the witness statements filed by the prosecution be signed, because even if the prosecution failed to use them, under the rules, they could be tendered by the other side.

The judge noted that he had earlier ordered the prosecution to file all documents it intended to rely on.

Justice Achibonga, therefore, ruled that in the circumstances, he was unable to proceed with the case management conference and subsequently adjourned the case.

Trial

Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni are on trial for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totaling GHS62.6 million.

The two facing a total of 20 charges, including defrauding by false pretences, stealing, willfully causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, using public office for profit, dishonestly receiving and intentionally causing financial loss to the state.

Court documents indicate that Mr. Abdul-Wahab operating under the name Sawtina Enterprise allegedly stoleGHS50,879,210 from NAFCO by transferring it to James Tieku-Apawu, a Regional Manager of NAFCO, between February 2017 and February 2025 under the guise of making payment from the NAFCO account.

He is further accused of defrauding by false pretences by receiving GHS734,400 from NAFCO for rent covering the period of May 2017 and May 2019 at Chain Homes at Tseado in Accra.

The Attorney General alleges that at the time Hanan took the rent allowance, the apartments were not built and he was living somewhere else.

Faiza Seidu Wuni, on the other hand, is accused of defrauding by false pretences in her capacity as the proprietor of Alqarni Enterprise by making a false representation that she had supplied foodstuff to NAFCO, causing the state agency to pay her GHS3,342,759.08 between September 2018 and August 2019.

She is also accused of laundering the said amount by taking possession of it, knowing at the time of taking possession that the money was acquired through stealing from NAFCO.

Musician, Praye Honeho, popularly known as Choirmaster, has paid an emotional tribute to his late wife, actress Beverly Afaglo, on what would have been her 43rd birthday.

The award-winning actress passed on Sunday, May 24, just four days before her birthday, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Her passing has left Ghana’s entertainment industry and countless fans in deep mourning.

Still struggling to come to terms with the loss, Praye Honeho took to social media to celebrate the memory of the woman he described as his superstar. Sharing a lovely old video of the couple, he poured out his grief while promising to remain strong for their children.

‘It’s your birthday today in Heaven, and I wish I could join you… But you know I gotta stay in this … world to take care of the girls!! Your passing has made me realise how much Ghanaians admired the love that we shared. Rest on Superstar!!! Happy Birthday,’ he wrote.

Beverly’s death has since remained a shock to many in Ghana and beyond who were not aware she was sick.

The late Beverly Afaglo was widely admired not only for her talent on screen but also for the beautiful bond she shared with her husband and children. Her death marks a painful loss to the Ghanaian movie industry, where she built a remarkable legacy through years of dedication and outstanding performances.

Ghanaian singer, Camidoh, is pulling back the curtain on the harsh reality of making music in the country, describing it as a financially draining battle with little systemic support.

Speaking in an interview with Kafui Dey, Camidoh recalled the early days of performing for meagre pay: ‘I remember we went for a performance and I was supposed to be paid several hundred cedis. There was even a foreign artist on the same stage. After I performed, I was told I’d receive GHS700, and even that didn’t come. My management had to chase it, and the response was like, ‘Bro, it’s just GHS700, stop calling me.

‘I’m like, man, that’s what the artist is going to live on! Do you know what it costs just to get him there?’

Camidoh further lamented the lack of infrastructure for artistes in the country, saying, ‘There’s no system that helps artists. Where’s the funding? Where’s the government fund that says, ‘Come for a loan’ or ‘Do this and that’? There’s nothing that works when it comes to music. Even MUSIGA and the radio stations play our music without paying us.’

We can’t track our songs. Nothing works. The system really needs help.’ Camidoh praised individuals stepping up to support the creative space, highlighting Sharaf Mahama’s work in boxing and Kennedy Osei Agyapong junior role in organising AfroFuture. ‘People would have those opportunities and do weird stuff. I’m proud of them,’ he said.

He also empathised with fellow stars like Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, noting the financial strain: ‘Imagine receiving GHS5,000 and that’s what you have for three months. How do you shoot music videos? How do you drop songs? DJs need to be paid, everybody needs to be paid. Some of us have kids. For women, it’s even tougher. Why wouldn’t they be pushed to the wall to have certain relationships just to fend for themselves?’

The ‘Sugarcane’ hitmaker stressed that creative’s deserve more respect, ‘Nobody has the moral right to criticize creatives in this country. We’re just trying, and what we do brings GDP. When our records go outside the country, it brings income. I can tell you the creatives have contributed more than half to drawing the diaspora back to Ghana, not the government.’

Camidoh added that, ‘I pray Ghana gets to the point where I don’t have to overwork myself, where my radio plays and music brings back money, and I can have a family and a life off the art I make. It’s difficult. It’s difficult.’

The International Justice Mission (IJM) has called on stakeholders, particularly the government, to make adequate budgetary allocations to the Human Trafficking Fund to strengthen the fight against human trafficking.

Speaking at the media launch ahead of the commemoration of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, also known as Blue Day, the IJM West Africa Director, Anita Budu, said there is the urgent need for increased awareness, stronger collaboration, and sustainable funding to combat trafficking.

World Day against Trafficking in Persons, commemorated across the world as ‘Blue Day,’ is observed annually on July 30 to raise awareness and combat trafficking in persons.

Madam Budu mentioned that trafficking networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, exploiting vulnerable people through false promises and digital platforms.

She said this therefore requires adequate funding and collaboration to tackle the issue which is on the rise in recent times.

‘IJM is calling for increased funding for anti-human trafficking efforts. That way, we can fund prevention efforts, enable police officers to act, support social workers to care for survivors, support prosecutors to pursue cases, and ensure that survivors are able to rebuild their lives,’ she said.

‘We will appeal to the government to make adequate allocations to the Human Trafficking Fund and urge institutions, organisations, and individuals to contribute to the fund,’ she added.

Madam Budu, however, commended the collaboration between the Ghana Police Service, Interpol, and Nigerian authorities, which led to the rescue of victims trafficked across multiple states in the sub-region.

She further stated that anti-trafficking institutions cannot function effectively without adequate resources.

‘As we build up to World Day against Trafficking in Persons, our message is simple: this is the time to act to end human trafficking,’ she emphasised.

The Minister for Gender Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo also appealed for stakeholder support to help establish border control systems that do not treat victims as criminals.

She also urged the media and Civil Society Organisations to address trafficking in persons in Ghana by partnering with state agencies to sensitise the public about trafficking in persons.

Also present at the launch, organised by the Human Trafficking Secretariat of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection were heads of government institutions, some Members of Parliament, civil society organizations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) and several other dignitaries.

The Deputy Director in charge of research and evaluation at Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Eric Amegor, has mentioned that a jail term of 10 years will be proposed for smugglers of cocoa beans into the country.

Speaking at the 4th European Union Deforestation Regulation multi stakeholder event, he stated that the previous laws for smugglers of cocoa were lenient emphasising that the new proposal for review has been sent to Cabinet for approval.

He indicated that once approved smuggled cocoa beans will be confiscated and smugglers will pay five times the value of the cocoa with 200,000 penalty units, or face a jail term of 10 years.

He mentioned that the introduction of barcode on cocoa beans has help in the traceability of the cocoa which starts from the farm.

‘If you look at the meeting procedures on the traceability. It starts from the farm where segregation is being done, and facts are given at the moment the cocoa is bagged before it is evacuated to the box for shipment,’ he said.

EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnnebach, mentioned that deforestation is a global crisis that threatens the climate, livelihoods, and the future of Ghana’s cocoa sector.

He added that the EU, which is a major consumer of commodities linked to deforestation, is therefore taking bold action through the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a landmark law to promote the consumption of ‘deforestation-free’ products and reduce the EU’s impact on global deforestation and forest degradation.

He stated that in Ghana, the cocoa sector stands at the forefront of EUDR implementation highlighting that Cocoa represents 95% of export value of the seven EUDR commodities, which also include wood, coffee, cattle, rubber, palm oil, and soya.

Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, stated that the EUDR represents a significant advancement of the collective efforts to combat deforestation and promote sustainable practices across various industries.

He stated that the regulation challenges authorities to ensure that commodities like cocoa are sourced responsibly, without contributing to deforestation.

President John Dramani Mahama has assured businesses and investors that recent economic stability is not temporary but expected to be sustained in the long term for the development of the country.

Speaking at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra yesterday, President Mahama said this among other things will be maintained through fiscal discipline through a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

‘Captains of industry and businesses can therefore be rest assured that the current stability we are enjoying is not a fluke, it will be sustained into the future,’ he added.

President Mahama also called for deeper collaboration between government and the private sector to drive the country’s economic transformation adding that economic transformation alone is not enough without jobs and improved living conditions for citizens.

‘We have spent considerable time discussing economic recovery, stability and national reset. These are necessary foundations but they are not enough on their own,’ he said.

According to him, economic transformation should be measured by economic impacts in the lives of the people and expressed the government’s preparedness to improve the livelihood of people giving the current economic gains while urging public servants to ensure bureaucratic bottlenecks do not hamper businesses and investors.

‘A business man should not waste productive time shuffling between public offices to obtain routine approvals. A serious investor should not receive conflicting signals from agencies of state. Clear procedures, reduced duplication, transparent rules and faster service delivery all influence a business decision to expand operations, hire more staff and compete more effectively in the export space.’

The 10th CEO summit was held under the theme, ‘Managing Financial Sector Reforms and Industrial Growth: Driving Ghana’s Economic Transformation from Vision To Action.’