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Comsys Ghana has celebrated its 25th anniversary on the theme, ‘Beyond Connectivity: 25 Years of Trust, Innovation, and Transformation’.

Speaking at the event which brought together business leaders and statkeholders, Ga Mantse, Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, in a message read on his behalf by Justice Julia Naa-Yarley Adjei-Amoah, Chief of Staff at the Office of the Ga Mantse, lauded Comsys for its resilience, innovation, and commitment to national development since its establishment.

According to the Ga Mantse, Comsys embodies the theme of the celebration – ‘Beyond Connectivity’ – through its consistent delivery of trusted technology solutions, pioneering fibre-optic services, and maintaining state-of-the-art VSAT infrastructure that serves both Ghana and the sub-region.

He noted that the company had not only ‘weathered the winds of change’ but had also helped shape the digital landscape in the Greater Accra Region and beyond.

He emphasised that the company’s values of trust, integrity, and respect for local culture align strongly with the aspirations of the Ga State and the Ghana Traditional Council.

‘Trust is not given; it is earned. For 25 years, Comsys has kept its word to clients, workers, and the nation,’ he stated.

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II also commended the company for creating jobs for hundreds of Ghanaians and contributing to the transformation of the telecommunications sector.

He assured Comsys of the continuous support of the Ga Traditional Council through advocacy, partnerships, and community goodwill.

Co-founder and Board Chair of Comsys, Jonathan Lamptey, mentioned that the 25 year journey is not merely a timeline of technological upgrades, but a receipt to a founding promise to empower Ghanaian businesses with resilient and reliable solutions.

‘It’s a promise that was evident from the beginning when Comsys pioneered Ghana’s first Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network, a move that fundamentally changed how businesses interconnected their branches, ensuring data moved not just quickly, but

intelligently and securely across the nation,’ he said.

He stressed that in today’s world, the company operates as a full service ICT partner with its own nationwide fibre that empowers enterprises from Accra to the most remote areas of the country.

He used the opportunity to thank the staff for contributing to the growth of the company

and awarded it customers for their loyalty to the brand.

The Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area, His Royal Highness (Prof.) Oboade Notse Odaifio Welentsi III, has presented GHS10,000 to a Junior High School (JHS) teacher for promoting the teaching and learning of the Ga language and culture in schools in the Krowor Municipality.

The recipient of the cash, Ms. Faustina Addoteye, is a JHS Ga language teacher at the Nungua SDA C Basic School.

Part of the amount was for the procurement of a new laptop to help her continue researching and teaching the language, while the rest served as a motivation for the frantic effort she was making towards the teaching and learning of the Ga culture in the municipality.

The Paramount Chief made the presentation during the maiden Krowor Municipal Teacher Prize held at Nungua last Thursday.

The event saw some deserving teachers and other education workers being honoured for their dedication and efforts towards the promotion of education in the Krowor Municipality and the rest of the country.

Oboade Notse Odaifio Welentsi III promised to continue supporting teachers and other institutions which were ready to promote the Ga culture.

He called for the sustenance of the peace prevailing in the area, for the people to continue with their businesses.

The recipient, Ms. Addoteye, was full of praise for the honour done her, as she pledged to continue working very hard towards the promotion of the Ga culture.

The Municipal Director of Education for Krowor, Azeriya G. Ayerega, commended the various award winners for their roles in promoting the development of education in the municipality, reminding those who could not win to continue working hard so they could also win in future.

The Municipal Director of Education eulogised the various sponsors for their contribution towards the awards, and pledged to continue working hard to ensure that the standard of education in the municipality and the rest of the country improved.

The Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, Mrs. Hajia Katumi Natogma Attah, congratulated all the award winners and urged them to let the awards spur them on to work harder since they did not win the awards on a silver platter.

She urged the recipients not to be complacent with the honour done to them, but continue to work hard for the good and continuous promotion of education in the municipality and the rest of the country.

The extinction of indigenous languages is a global phenomenon which threatens many countries, including Ghana.

The presentation of the cash as a motivation in the form of an award to the best teacher for the Ga language in the Krowor Municipality was one of the ways by which indigenous languages such as Ga could be protected from extinction.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has filed an application at the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to quash the judgment of the Tamale High Court, which annulled his election and ordered a rerun.

Through his lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, Mr. Nyindam is asking the apex court to issue an order of certiorari to strike out the High Court’s November 24, 2025 decision, arguing that the trial court acted without jurisdiction.

The application also seeks to nullify all processes and proceedings arising from the disputed election petition.

The legal challenge stems from a petition filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Daniel Nsala Wakpal, who contested the December 7, 2024 parliamentary election results in Kpandai.

According to Mr. Nyindam’s affidavit, the petition was filed on January 25, 2025 – 32 days after the results were gazetted on December 24, 2024 – well beyond the 21-day period allowed under Section 18 of the Representation of the People Law, 1992 (P.N.D.C.L. 284).

Mr. Nyindam contends that the delayed filing rendered the petition incompetent and incapable of invoking the jurisdiction of the High Court.

‘The Parliamentary Election Petition filed was invalid and could not have properly invoked the jurisdiction of the High Court,’ his affidavit states.

The MP said despite this procedural defect, the High Court went ahead to hear the case and subsequently annulled the entire Kpandai parliamentary election, directing the Electoral Commission to conduct a fresh poll within 30 days.

Mr. Nyindam’s legal team insists that this decision amounts to a fundamental jurisdictional error which, if allowed to stand, could undermine the strict statutory timelines that govern election disputes.

The Supreme Court is expected to consider the application on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

At the December 2024 polls, Mr. Nyindam, who contested on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was declared winner after securing 27,947 votes, representing 53.47 percent of the valid votes cast.

His closest challenger, Mr. Wakpal of the NDC, polled 24,213 votes, accounting for 46.33 percent.

Land banking has emerged as a critical pillar in the country’s urban growth and infrastructure planning, as industry players across real estate, property development and investment were honoured at the 18th Ghana Property Awards in Accra.

The awards ceremony, organised by the PS Group and held at the Accra International Conference Centre, brought together developers, financiers, policymakers and investors to examine how efficient land acquisition and management can accelerate national development.

The event was held under the theme, ‘Celebrating Excellence in Efficient Land Banking for National Development in Ghana.’

Delivering the keynote address, the Chief Executive Officer of PS Global Limited and Chairman of the Ghana Property Awards, Patrick Bonful, described land banking as a strategic tool for guiding the nation’s urban expansion and infrastructure investments.

He explained that the practice of acquiring and reserving land for future development was becoming indispensable in managing rapid population growth, urban sprawl and the increasing demand for housing and social infrastructure.

‘Land banking has become a pivotal instrument for managing urban expansion, facilitating infrastructure projects and ensuring equitable access to land resources. As Ghana continues to urbanise rapidly, the importance of efficient land banking in national development cannot be overstated,’ Mr. Bonful said.

He further praised the role of the Lands Commission for advancing reforms aimed at reducing land disputes and improving transaction efficiency through digitisation and modern regulatory frameworks.

According to him, the use of technology in land administration is helping to set new standards in transparency and security, while allowing modern land management practices to coexist with customary land tenure systems.

Mr. Bonful also underscored the collaborative role of key stakeholders, including traditional authorities, local communities, developers, institutional investors and government agencies, in driving successful land banking initiatives across the country.

He noted that such partnerships have supported the identification and acquisition of land for community development projects, affordable housing schemes, agricultural ventures and large-scale infrastructure works, helping to unlock economic value and improve livelihoods.

‘The Ghana Property Awards, now in its 18th year, continues to serve as a national platform for recognising excellence, innovation and professionalism within the built environment and property development ecosystem, while shaping policy conversations around sustainable urban growth, development, hospitals, schools, and stadia.

‘All of these are essential for improving livelihoods, reducing poverty, and increasing economic prosperity among the citizenry,’ Mr. Bonful noted.

Madam Irene Agyenkwa, Director of the Ghana Property Awards, also addressed the audience, emphasising the resilience and adaptability of Ghana’s property sector.

‘In a rapidly urbanising Ghana, land is not just a resource; it is the foundation of sustainable development. Strategic land banking ensures that cities expand in an orderly, equitable, and environmentally conscious manner,’ she stated.

She added, ‘In this ecosystem, MMDCEs and local authorities play an essential supporting role. Their collaboration with developers and investors strengthens the property market and contributes to the country’s sustainable urban growth.

‘The true measure of success in land banking lies not only in profitability but in its ability to create inclusive communities, protect heritage, and drive long-term prosperity,’ she asserted.

In a speech read for him, the Minister of Works and Housing, Kenneth Adiel, highlighted the ministry’s commitment to land banking as a national priority.

‘Land-banking is about vision, about ensuring that the next generation inherits cities that are livable, inclusive, and resilient. I urge all stakeholders to embrace this responsibility. Let us bank land not just for profit, but for people,’ he said.

The event featured several award categories, recognising the outstanding contributions of developers, investors, and professionals in advancing sustainable development in the country’s property and real estate sector.

The night was punctuated with thrilling music and presentations, celebrating the accomplishments of key industry players and inspiring further innovation and collaboration.

A woman, identified on X as @chubbiedivah, who falsely accused Nigerian musician, Rudeboy (Paul Okoye of P-Square) of rape, has been formally charged in court.

Reports indicate that she deleted her X account and allegedly left her marital home after the allegation was exposed as false.

She was arrested on 6 November 2025, detained, and subsequently charged on November 10, 2025.

Sources say Rudeboy did not publicise her arrest to avoid generating public sympathy that could affect the legal process.

The accused reportedly experienced health issues shortly after her detention, leading to her release on compassionate grounds with a promise to return to court.

She failed to appear for hearings on November 10 and 17, citing ongoing medical treatment.

The case was later rescheduled for December 2025, with the court ordering that either the accused or her lawyer must appear without failure.

The matter continues to attract attention on social media as the court prepares for the next hearing.

THE GHANA Football Association’s (GFA’s) Disciplinary Committee has officially charged Asante Kotoko SC following alleged threats and assaults on match officials during their Matchday 12 fixture against Medeama SC.

In its statement, the Committee indicated that Kotoko failed to protect the officials after unauthorised individuals were allowed into Zone 2 – the restricted tunnel area – during halftime.

The incidents, reportedly involving threats and physical confrontations, are said to constitute a breach of the 2025 Enhanced Matchday Protocols.

Asante Kotoko has been given until Wednesday, December 3, 2025, to submit their official response to the charges.

The charge sheet issued by the GFA cites violations of both the Disciplinary Code (2019) and the Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols (2025). The Committee stressed that the club bore responsibility for ensuring the safety of referees and match personnel, a duty it allegedly failed to uphold during the encounter.

The match itself ended in a 2-2 draw, with Medeama holding the Porcupine Warriors to a stalemate at full time.

Kotoko is expected to respond within the stipulated deadline as the GFA continues its review of the incident.

Mauritian national Newrajlall Burton is at the centre of a widening international inquiry that investigators say spans multiple jurisdictions, corporate clients, and a network of suspicious financial transactions.

What began as a routine administrative review has transformed into a multi-country probe involving law enforcement authorities in Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with potential losses estimated at over USD 1 million, according to officials familiar with the case.

Individuals close to the investigation describe a pattern of allegedly falsified invoices, altered bank details, and offshore accounts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Investigators in both countries suspect these accounts may have been used to quietly divert payments from unsuspecting corporate clients across several continents.

Burton, who worked out of Hennessy Court in Port Louis, is being examined for his possible role in the matter. Authorities emphasize that he has not been charged in relation to this new probe, and all allegations remain under investigation. Four other individuals believed to be connected to the same network have reportedly fled Mauritius and are now on an international watchlist. UAE officials have identified at least four bank accounts flagged as suspicious in connection with the diverted funds.

How the investigation unfolded

Although the public is only now learning of the scale of the alleged fraud, investigative leads stretch back months. According to officials, the case formally opened in March 2024, following earlier complaints lodged with Dubai’s Cyber Crimes Department in September 2023. Burton provided an initial statement to Mauritian investigators on 9 October 2023, around the period when authorities began detecting patterns pointing to possible coordinated offshore activity.

Burton has since assembled a legal team comprising two counsel and an attorney, who are preparing to file a Demand of Particulars on 24 September. Legal analysts note that such filings can, in some cases, help clarify the scope of an investigation or test the strength of preliminary evidence. Authorities in both Mauritius and the UAE maintain that their inquiries remain active and confidential.

A controversial past resurfaces

As scrutiny around the current allegations intensifies, Burton’s previous dealings have returned to public attention. In 2023, he was convicted by the Financial Crime Division of the Intermediate Court of Mauritius in the matter ICAC v. Newrajlall Burton (2023 INT 98 CN 062021). At the time, Burton served as Chairman of the National Computer Board (NCB).

The court found him guilty of conflict of interest, determining that he had influenced the recruitment of his sister-in-law, Leena Chooroomoney, for a managerial position within the NCB’s Public Incubator in 2007. Evidence presented in court showed that her application was faxed from Burton’s own office after the submission deadline, and that he remained actively involved in multiple stages of the recruitment process despite the conflict.

Burton was arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and later released on bail of Rs 20,000. The conviction carries a potential penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

Fresh concerns

Officials stress that the new corporate fraud investigation is not connected to Burton’s earlier conviction. However, the resurfacing of the 2023 ruling has prompted discussion about governance, oversight, and the vulnerabilities created when individuals with access to sensitive systems are placed in positions of trust.

Confidential briefings suggest that affected global clients – especially within the technology and payments sectors – are being discreetly alerted as investigators trace the cross-border movement of funds.

Authorities in Mauritius and the UAE are urging companies to tighten internal controls, warning that some of the most damaging fraud schemes originate not from external hackers, but from trusted insiders familiar with institutional processes.

With more documents undergoing forensic analysis in both jurisdictions, investigators caution that the case remains fluid – and that this may only be the beginning of a far-reaching inquiry.

President John Mahama has forwarded to the Chief Justice (CJ), 10 petitions calling for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa and her two deputies as well as Special Prosecutor (SP), Kissi Agyebeng.

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, speaking to JoyNews yesterday, confirmed receipt of the petitions and indicated that they are now in the hands of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who is expected to deal with them in accordance with law.

The confirmation comes just few days after news surfaced that an employee of the EC, Joseph Blankson Adumadzie had petitioned the President to remove the EC Chair and her two deputies.

It later emerged that he is currently on interdiction for allegedly stealing equipment belonging to his employers and had been dragged to court for the offence.

Just days later, seven new petitions were sent to the Office of the President, all calling for removal of Jean Mensa and her deputies, raising eye brows about the timing and whether they are meant to cover up the potential tainted nature of the first one.

‘Every process that needed to be done has been undertaken,’ Kwakye Ofosu said while confirming receipt of the 10 petitions, noting that the process for doing so is quite clear.

‘At this stage, the process has left the hands of the President beyond conveying the petitions to the Chief Justice. There’s little else that the President does in this particular instance. Everything now rests with the Chief Justice, who I believe will act in accordance with Ghanaian law,’ he added.

President Mahama last week received 10 petitions, seven of which are calling for the removal of Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare, in charge of Corporate, and Samuel Tettey, responsible for Operations from the Electoral Commission.

The other three are asking the President to remove Kissi Agyebeng as the Special Prosecutor, in the midst of several individuals calling for his removal for being ineffective.

Article 70(2) of the Constitution, empowers the President ‘acting on the advice of the Council of State, to appoint the Chairman, Deputy Chairmen, and other members of the Electoral Commission.’

Their removal follows the same processes outlined in Article 146 of the Constitution, the procedure for removing Justices of the Superior Courts.

The provision states that if the President receives a petition for the removal of a Justice of a Superior Court other than the Chief Justice or for the removal of the Chairman of a Regional Tribunal, he shall refer the petition to the Chief Justice, who shall determine whether there is a prima facie case.

Where there is establishment of prima facie case, the Chief Justice shall set up a committee consisting of three Justices of the Superior Courts or Chairmen of the Regional Tribunals or both, appointed by the Judicial Council and two other persons who are not members of the Council of State, nor Members of Parliament, nor lawyers, to determine the petition.

The committee will investigate the complaint and make its recommendations to the Chief Justice who shall forward it to the President.

The hearing shall be done in-camera and ‘the President shall, in each case, act in accordance with the recommendations of the committee.’

Special Prosecutor

In the case of the Special Prosecutor, the President must, within seven days, refer any petition calling for his removal to the Chief Justice who shall, within 30 days, determine whether there is a prima facie case.

Once prima facie is established, the Chief Justice shall within 14 days set up a committee which has a mandate similar to committees hearing petitions against the removal of heads of constitutional bodies or institutions appointed by the President.

The committee has 90 days within which to investigate the allegations and make a recommendation to the President, who is duty-bound to carry out such recommendations.

The Ghana EXIM Bank, in collaboration with the Office of the President under the Presidential Initiative on Agriculture and Agribusiness (PIAA), and the Coconut Federation Ghana, has undertaken a field inspection tour across 10 major coconut-growing regions.

The regions inspected include Volta, Eastern, Central, Ashanti, Western, Western North, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo and Greater Accra.

The inspection comes barely two months after the distribution of three million elite, disease-resistant coconut seedlings to farmers under the national coconut revitalisation initiative.

The fully EXIM-financed programme forms a core pillar of the President’s flagship plan to plant 11 million coconut seedlings across 11 regions, with the aim of firmly positioning Ghana as Africa’s leading coconut producer and an emerging global supplier.

The EXIM-funded project is expected to support about 80,000 farmers nationwide, create over 50,000 indirect jobs, and generate between 10,000 and 20,000 direct jobs.

During the tour, the joint inspection team visited more than 600 farms across the 10 regions, where they observed strong seedling performance and proper field management practices.

The Vice President of the Coconut Federation Ghana, Kwaku Boateng, commended the farmers for their commitment to the project.

‘The level of care farmers are giving these seedlings is commendable. These visits help us gather real-time feedback and also provide technical support,’ he said.

He added that the coconut value chain has the potential to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, particularly for the youth and women.

‘With the President’s leadership and the EXIM Bank’s support, Ghana is steadily becoming a global coconut hub,’ he noted.

Farmers, on their part, expressed deep appreciation for the government’s intervention and called for additional seedlings in the next planting season to enable them to expand their farms and contribute more significantly to Ghana’s export drive.

The leadership of John Dramani Mahama, together with the Chief of Staff, the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Ghana EXIM Bank, and the Office of PIAA, continues to drive the country’s coconut transformation agenda, they added.

As Ghana’s official export-development bank, Ghana EXIM Bank has prioritised coconut as a high-value export crop capable of earning substantial foreign exchange, creating sustainable jobs and strengthening rural economies.

Ghana is already leveraging these opportunities, having exported 41,326,637 kilograms of coconuts valued at US$11.44 million in 2021.

The country is now the world’s ninth-largest exporter of desiccated coconut, valued at US$22 million in 2022, while the global coconut export market stood at US$14.19 billion in 2023.

Coconut cultivation is now thriving in 11 of the country’s 16 regions, involving thousands of farmers, processors, exporters, youth groups and rural women entrepreneurs.

The country recorded more than 12,600 AIDS-related deaths last year, a new data by the government has revealed.

The data, contained in a press statement released in commemoration of the World AIDS Day, also recorded 15,200 new infections with more than 334,700 people living with HIV in the country.

This year’s global celebration themed, ‘Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,’ emphasises the need for resilient health systems capable of sustaining services amid shocks, while the national theme, ‘Africa Unites against AIDS,’ stresses on regional cooperation and shared responsibility in protecting the health of citizens.

In a statement, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, described the day as an opportunity for reflection, solidarity, and renewed commitment to achieving an AIDS-free Ghana.

He said the government announced decisive measures to safeguard necessary HIV services in the middle of declining external funds.

‘The President directed the Ministry of Finance to secure funding for core HIV services in February 2025.

The Cabinet also approved a revised National Workplace HIV and Wellness Policy to strengthen prevention, reduce stigma, and protect workers from the disease,’ he said.

The statement emphasised the crucial role of the private sector, noting that HIV continues to impact workforce productivity and economic growth, urging businesses to invest in workplace HIV programmes, support awareness campaigns, and implement policies that protect their employees.

Low Condom Usage

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) recently raised an alarm over the declining use of condoms among young people, attributing the trend to a reduced fear of HIV and AIDS infections.

Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at GAC, Isaiah Doe Kwao, said that while condoms remain widely available, many young people are becoming complacent about their sexual health, engaging in unprotected sex despite the risks.

‘Even though we have condoms in this country, it appears the youth of today are not using them as we would want,’ he said at the 14th National Partnership Forum on HIV and AIDS in Accra.

He explained that some young people prefer ‘going raw’ and believe HIV is no longer deadly because fewer deaths are visible.

Mr. Kwao described such perceptions as dangerous, emphasising that condoms remain one of the most effective tools for preventing HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancies.

‘As much as possible, we continue to encourage them to reduce risky behaviours. Condom use is still key in preventing HIV and other infections. We advise them to either abstain, remain faithful to one partner, or use condoms consistently and correctly,’ he said.

He urged young people to prioritise their health, noting their wellbeing is vital to Ghana’s future development.

2025 ICASA High Level Talks

Meanwhile, the country is gearing up to host the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2025) on December 3, 2025.

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Global Public Health Institute, in collaboration with The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), will host a high-level summit on Regional Health Leadership and Sustainable Financing in Africa after the opening ceremony of ICASA.

The event aims to catalyse African-led solutions to strengthen public health leadership, promote sustainable health financing, and bolster regional manufacturing to ensure the continent’s resilience against future health crises.

Aligned with the Africa CDC’s New Public Health Order and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the summit will unite heads of state from Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ministers of health and finance, development partners, parliamentarians, civil society, and private sector leaders to advance dialogue and commitment toward a more equitable, self-reliant health future for Africa.

Building on decades of experience in tackling the HIV epidemic, African leaders and global health partners will explore lessons learned from the continent’s HIV response to shape sustainable, inclusive pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response and health financing models.

‘Sustainable health financing and regional production are not just political priorities-they are imperatives for Africa’s health security and prosperity,’ said Dr. Jorge Saavedra, Executive Director of the AHF Global Public Health Institute. ‘This summit underscores the need for bold leadership, innovative financing, and cross-sector collaboration to secure the continent’s health future.’