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Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, one of the flagbearer hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has resolved to support the various Regional Hospitals nationwide with some requisite medical items to help improve healthcare delivery in the country.

According to him, quality healthcare is a fundamental pillar of national development.

He pointed out that every Ghanaian deserves access to better medical facilities, regardless of location.

The business man stated this when he donated some essential medical equipment to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi.

The donation, which formed part of Mr. Agyapong’s campaign in the Western Region, was to support the hospital’s operations and enhance patient care.

He said, ‘Whatever I have been doing has been concentrated in Accra and Kumasi. But now I have decided to spread it out.’

He told journalists in an interview that, about two months ago, he went to Sampah in the Bono area with his team.

He said, ‘On our return we had an accident and the injured were sent to the Drobo Hospital. Later, I visited them and it was an eyesore.’

He noted that what he saw over there and how the health workers were busily doing all they could to save lives, encouraged him to do more.

‘I have decided to go all out to equip the hospitals across the country because you do not know where you will get sick,’ he stressed.

He urged health professionals to continue their dedicated service to the nation, and assured them of his continued support.

The Head of Administration at the hospital, Michael Danso, praised Mr. Agyapong for the initiative.

He promised that the items would be used for the purpose for which they were donated.

Some supporters of Ken Agyapong, who thronged the hospital in their numbers, said the gesture formed part of the broader vision of improving healthcare delivery as well as improving the welfare of Ghanaians.

The Chief Executive Officer of Jospong Group of Companies, Joseph Siaw Agyepong, popularly known as Jospong, and three others have been dragged to court for flouting the orders of a High Court in Accra by entering a land that they have been restrained from entering.

An affidavit in support of the motion for contempt accuses the respondents of hiring thugs to destroy properties of the applicants on the disputed land despite the existence of a court order and a penal notice which was duly served on the respondents and acknowledged by them.

The application, filed before a High Court in Accra by Royal Bell Investment Ltd., Terraform Development Ltd., Nii Adzogah Annang Laryea, Nii Asafoatse Okum Agyemang II, Richard Nii Alabi Bortey and Benjamin Borketey Borteye Seysey, avers that Jospong and the other respondents ‘would not abate their contemptuous conduct unless they are convicted and punished by imprisonment by the Honourable Court.’

The respondents are Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Gabriel Forceby, Gloria Benneh and Sino Africa Development Ltd.

The affidavit in support avers that the court, in its final judgement on November 16, 2023, ‘declared title in the land in dispute therein in our favour and perpetually restrained the 4th respondent herein (Sino Africa Development Ltd.), its agents, assigns, servants, privies, workers, independent contractors or any other persons claiming through it or authorised by it from entering, developing, occupying or interfering in any manner with the land in dispute.’

Dissatisfied with the judgement, Sino Africa appealed against the decision at the Court of Appeal, an appeal which they lost as the court entered judgement in favour of the applicant in the contempt application, affirming the decision of the High Court.

The applicants subsequently filed a penal notice on December 5, 2023, and caused same to be served on the respondents herein, among others, by substituted service by the order of the High Court.

The application avers that despite the order of perpetual injunction restraining the respondents and the service of the penal notice on them, the respondents continue to breach the orders of the court.

It avers that in February 2024, the respondents with their security men forcibly entered and invaded a portion of the land belonging to Royal Bell Investment and Terraform Development Ltd. in an attempt to eject them and occupy the land, but were prevented by the police upon complaint.

It further alleged that Gabriel Forceby, led by a police officer identified as Shaibu from the Lakeside Police Station on December 16 and 17, 2024, stormed the construction site of Royal Bell and Terraform and ordered the workmen to stop work, and also arrested the foreman on the site based on a complaint made by Forceby.

It also points out that the respondents on December 18, 2024 held a press conference at their Borteyman office, opposite the land in dispute, calling for the assistance of the general public, the Ghana Police Service and the government to intervene and prevent the applicants’ workmen from occupying and working on the land.

‘That the respondents have also stationed their security men on the land and at the gates leading to the applicants’ land and have been preventing them and their grantees from entering and having access to their buildings, they have been forcibly fenced round by the respondents,’ the motion further avers.

It also avers that two days to the delivery of the judgement of the Court of Appeal on March 27, 2025, affirming the judgement of the High Court, Jospong, Forceby and Benneh at midnight, sent thugs and land guards to demolish almost the entire front fence wall of Royal Bell and Terraform’s gated construction site yard, the site office building, buildings being occupied by the caretakers and workers, the warehouse full of building materials, and several uncompleted structures being developed on the land by the two companies and their development partners (Arsan Group of Turkey), a report of which has also been made to the police.

Again, the motion states that after the Court of Appeal judgement, Royal Bell, Terraform and their partners and contractors commenced reconstruction of the part of their fence wall demolished by the respondents.

It further alleges that at the instance of the respondents, the police again on April 11, 2025, invaded the portion of the land occupied by Royal Bell, Terraform and their caretakers who have been living on the land for over 25 years and workers, threatened them with death, forcibly drove away all of them and warned them to never enter the land and work on the project.

It adds that the respondents claim to have been granted an order of stay of execution by the Court of Appeal on May 28, 2025, and are ‘attempting to rely on same to enter our land, demolish our structures and occupy same.’

‘That I am advised by our lawyer and I verily believe to be true that the conduct of the respondents is in blatant breach of and disrespect to the judgements and orders of the court, undermines, interferes and infringes on the authority of the court, and the smooth administration of justice; and is therefore contemptuous of the Honourable Court.’

Meanwhile, the High Court has granted an application by the applicants to serve the respondents with the contempt motion through substituted service.

A heated legal and political confrontation erupted on the floor of Parliament yesterday after the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, declared that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, had automatically ceased to be a legislator following a High Court ruling ordering a re-run of the December 2024 parliamentary election.

Raising the matter on constitutional grounds, Mr. Dafeamekpor told the House that the Tamale High Court, on November 24, 2025, had ruled that the election which brought Mr. Nyindam to Parliament was flawed and must be re-run within 30 days.

By that decision, he argued, the MP no longer had the legal right to sit or participate in parliamentary proceedings.

He further informed the House that Parliament had been duly served with the court order, backing his claim with what he said was an affidavit of service filed by a court bailiff.

According to him, neither the filing of a notice of appeal nor an application for stay of execution automatically suspended the effect of the High Court’s ruling.

‘The orders of the court are directed at Parliament as well as the Electoral Commission. We will not sit here and disobey orders of court,’ the Majority Chief Whip insisted, urging the presiding officer to enforce the ruling by preventing Mr. Nyindam from taking his seat.

He cited the earlier case involving James Gyakye Quayson, where he said Parliament acted on a High Court decision affecting the MP at the time, arguing that precedent demanded similar treatment in the Kpandai case.

However, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, strongly rejected the Majority’s interpretation of both the law and precedent. He challenged Mr. Dafeamekpor to bring the Hansard to support claims that he had previously argued for the removal of Mr. Gyakye Quayson from the House following a High Court ruling.

According to Mr. Afenyo-Markin, even after the High Court decision in the Assin North case, Parliament did not immediately bar Mr. Gyakye Quayson from participating in proceedings once an appeal and stay processes were initiated.

He insisted that a High Court ruling does not automatically strip a sitting MP of the right to participate in parliamentary work, particularly where appellate processes have been triggered.

The Minority Leader warned against what he described as a dangerous attempt to use parliamentary procedure to pre-empt the courts and deny an elected representative the right to represent his constituents while legal processes were still ongoing.

The matter generated intense exchanges on both sides of the House, with members invoking legal precedent, constitutional interpretation and political consistency.

Presiding over the sitting, the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, eventually intervened and directed that the issue be frozen, indicating that the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin had asked him to leave the matter to him for a determination.

He ruled that Parliament would not make any determination on the status of the Kpandai MP, and ordered the House to move on with other business.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is pushing for stronger reporting and assurance standards as the country prepares to introduce non-interest banking in 2026, arguing that transparency will be key to building confidence in the emerging sector.

Speaking at the ACCA Business Leaders’ Forum on Sustainability and Non-interest Banking held in Accra, ACCA Africa Director, Jamil Ampomah, said the success of the new banking model will depend on how well institutions report, govern, and explain their operations to the public. He noted that investors and depositors will only commit funds if they can rely on accurate and consistent disclosures.

‘Non-interest banking can only grow when reporting is reliable and trusted,’ Mr. Ampomah said. He added that ACCA sees its role as helping the market develop the capacity required for proper reporting, assurance, and governance as the country transitions into the new framework.

The Bank of Ghana plans to activate the non-interest banking regulatory framework next year, allowing traditional banks to open non-interest windows while licensing fully-fledged non-interest banks. The move is expected to broaden financial inclusion, introduce new products, and support asset-based financing across the economy.

Advisor to the Governor of the Central bank of Ghana, Professor John Gatsi, said the regulatory framework is complete and awaiting final approval.

He underscored the need for banks to strengthen internal structures before launching their non-interest operations. ‘The sector requires people who understand the products, the risks, and the underlying governance,’ he said.

According to him, the central bank expects institutions to train staff across risk, compliance, treasury, and internal audit to ensure readiness before rollout.

Mr. Ampomah warned that weak reporting could delay the maturation of the sector. He pointed to global markets such as Malaysia and Pakistan, where Islamic finance has grown on the back of strict disclosure and assurance practices.

He argued that Ghana must follow a similar path if it wants to build credibility quickly. He said the accounting profession will need to support banks with clear frameworks for disclosures on asset-backed transactions, profit-sharing models, and risk-management mechanisms. ‘The governance and the reporting are what will give confidence to the market,’ he said.

Prof. Gatsi said the Bank of Ghana will integrate non-interest banking rules with its Sustainable Banking Principles to ensure institutions factor in environmental and governance risks. The central bank believes this alignment will make the sector more resilient and position it to support productive activities such as agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to avoid a ban for the start of Portugal’s World Cup campaign despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

A FIFA disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but the final two games are suspended for one year provided there is no similar infringement during the probation period.

Ronaldo was shown a red card after appearing to swing an elbow at Ireland defender Dara O’Shea during a World Cup qualifier earlier this month.

He has already served the one-match suspension, in Portugal’s final qualifier against Armenia.

Should Ronaldo commit another offence of a similar nature, the two matches will be automatically activated for the next official matches for the Portugal national team, which are set to be the opening two World Cup group games.

Transportation is a vital cornerstone of any thriving economy, underpinning growth, integration, and daily life. In Ghana, road transport stands out as the principal mode of movement, playing an indispensable role in socio-economic development. It links bustling urban centres with remote rural communities and connects major commercial hubs, ensuring the lifeblood of commerce, social interaction, and access to essential services courses throughout the nation.

The overwhelming reliance on road transport in the country is no accident. The rail network is limited and largely underdeveloped, while air travel remains inaccessible to the vast majority due to cost and limited routes. As a result, most Ghanaians turn to the extensive road network for their daily commuting, trade, and travel. This network is not just about convenience; it supports the flow of agricultural produce from farms to markets, enables businesses to run efficiently, and ensures people reach jobs, healthcare, and schools. Perhaps most importantly, it acts as a unifying force, bridging the country’s geographical divides and fostering social cohesion.

However, beneath this seemingly robust system lies a more challenging reality. Ghana currently boasts an estimated 3.6 million registered vehicles, but this figure is misleading. A significant proportion is made up of second-hand, ageing, or even redundant vehicles left idle in garages, at homes, or at workplaces. The 3.6 million includes not only passenger cars but also cargo trucks, heavy machinery, and other non-passenger vehicles, many of which are unfit for transporting people.

Let’s put this in perspective: with a population now exceeding 33 million, even if every registered vehicle were assigned to a different Ghanaian, almost 30 million people would still be left without access to a vehicle. In practice, this means that the average car would need to carry at least nine passengers at a time to serve the whole population-an unrealistic scenario, given that most cars on the road are four-seaters. In fact, for every two households in Ghana (with an average household size of four), there should be at least one passenger vehicle. But the reality is even starker: less than half of registered vehicles are commercially and actively available for carrying passengers, and many are simply not roadworthy, which deepens the crisis of accessibility and mobility.

This situation is even more pronounced in rapidly growing cities such as Accra, Tema, Kumasi, and Tamale. Every weekday morning, between 04:00 and 09:00, and again during the evening rush hour, thousands of commuters crowd bus stops, stations, and junctions, desperate for public transport. The resulting anxiety, frustration, and fatigue are all too familiar. Queuing systems at some stations bring a semblance of order, but rarely alleviate the underlying chaos.

Inter-city travel in Ghana presents its own set of unique challenges, adding to the stress already experienced by commuters. Long-distance buses and coaches are often over-relied on, with journeys frequently delayed due to poor road conditions, unexpected breakdowns, or extensive traffic bottlenecks at busy junctions and tollbooths. Passengers are often forced to wait for hours as vehicles fill up, and unpredictable departure times disrupt personal schedules and business activities. Moreover, the lack of well-maintained rest stops and basic passenger amenities along major routes only compounds the discomfort faced by travellers moving between cities.

At both intra and inter-city, most passengers depend on the ubiquitous ‘trotro’ minibuses, but these vehicles are often poorly maintained, with little attention paid to professionalism, safety, or environmental standards. Overcrowding, sporadic schedules, and a lack of reliable information compound commuter woes. These challenges have pushed many urban middle-class residents to purchase their own vehicles, fuelling a surge in demand for smaller, lower-budget and second-hand cars. Ironically, as more cars join the roads, traffic congestion escalates, air and noise pollution worsen, and the city’s infrastructure buckles under the strain.

Traffic congestion is not just an inconvenience-it has real economic and health implications. Time wasted in traffic reduces productivity, increases fuel consumption, and heightens exposure to air pollution, with knock-on effects for public health and quality of life. Studies have shown that Ghana loses millions of cedis annually to traffic delays, while air quality in urban centres continues to deteriorate, contributing to respiratory illnesses and reducing life expectancy.

Despite these issues, the solution is not simply more cars. Instead, the focus must shift towards developing a modern, efficient, and reliable public transport system. Investments in high-capacity buses, improved scheduling, and better infrastructure could drastically reduce one-passenger driving habits, ease congestion, and make public transport a more attractive option for all. Additionally, embracing digital technology for ticketing, real-time tracking, and route planning could revolutionise the everyday commuting experience.

While road transport remains the backbone of Ghana’s economy and daily life, the current system is under severe pressure. Addressing these challenges requires bold policy decisions, sustained investment, and a cultural shift towards shared, sustainable mobility. Only then can Ghana’s transport system truly support its economic ambitions and improve the quality of life for all its citizens.

The RNAQ Foundation, the charity arm of RNAQ Holdings, has expanded its footprint with four new food banks in the Kumasi metropolis.

The initiative, led by President of RNAQ Holdings, Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye, was inaugurated at Bantama, Asafo, Anloga, and Alabar in the Kumasi metropolis.

The four new branches, which are strategically located to maximise reach in high-need areas, are expected to provide food for the less privileged in some communities in the Ashanti Region.

Among some of the distinguished people who lauded the efforts of the foundation for the support it has provided to various communities, especially people who could barely find food to eat, include Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI.

Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, described the work of the foundation as phenomenal in the history of the country given its impacts on beneficiaries.

‘We have heard of philanthropists around the world, but this is the first time in our nation’s history that a philanthropist has initiated such a deeply heartwarming and sustained gesture,’ he stated.

For his part, Mr. Quaye extended heartfelt gratitude to the Kumasi metropolis for the support provided to the RNAQ Holdings over the years, while reinforcing the foundation’s long-term commitment to continuously provide food for the vulnerable in society.

He also assured residents that the food banks opened in Kumasi as well as other food banks in some parts of the country would be operational throughout the week, as the foundation works to sustain its efforts.

This major expansion follows the initial nationwide launch of the RNAQ Foundation food bank initiative at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on August 1, 2025. The programme now boasts a robust national presence, including five branches in Accra, one in Cape Coast, and two in Tamale.

With the addition of the four Kumasi locations, the RNAQ Foundation remains dedicated to achieving its ambitious goal of establishing food bank branches in all sixteen regions of the country.

Dancehall King, Shatta Wale, has sent a clear message suggesting anyone who tries to take on his brand is cursed.

This statement follows his recent feud with Highest Eri (Erica Nana Akua Appiahimah), which erupted after Medikal appointed her as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of his Beyond Kontrol (BYK) label on November 21, 2025.

In a post on X he wrote, ‘I am just blessed, Chale Fighting me is a curse.’

Shatta Wale took to social media, making some controversial and sexually suggestive comments about Eri, which she didn’t take lightly.

Eri fired back, accusing Shatta Wale of disrespecting her and dragging her family into the issue. The exchange escalated with Shatta Wale making more jabs at Eri’s personal hygiene and advising Medikal to cut ties with her.

In response, Eri resigned from her PRO role just 24 hours after being appointed, saying, ‘I don’t entertain disrespect.’

Speaking on the KSS podcast on Monday, November 24, 2025, Highest Eri said the controversy began after she saw a viral video in which Shatta Wale made an inappropriate remark about her during discussions about Medikal possibly appointing her as his Public Relations Officer (PRO).

‘I was in the office when someone showed me a video of an artiste calling himself the greatest of all time, making an inappropriate statement about me before Medikal could employ me,’ she said.

‘When I saw the video on Saturday, I was confused. I thought maybe it was a joke or whatever he claimed it was. But Medikal, the person who wanted to employ me, didn’t defend me. he was laughing. What exactly was funny? That was my question,’ she stated.

She revealed that the incident made her reconsider her decision to work with the rapper.

However, she still joined him for a planned visit to donate items to the National Chief Imam ahead of Medikal’s upcoming concert.

Medikal tried to calm things down, promoting growth and forgiveness, but the drama is still unfolding.

Eri said she later asked Medikal to clarify whether BYK had any connection to the Shatta Movement (SM) camp, since the comment came from another artiste.

‘Why would someone make such a statement about me when you’re the one employing me?’ she questioned.

A decisive police operation led by ASP Noah Yakpa of the Nkawie Division has resulted in the arrest of 39 suspects after a swoop on a suspected narcotics and sex trade hub at Manso Hiakose in the Atwima area.

Information available to the DAILY GUIDE indicates that the Tuesday, November 25, 2025 operation followed credible intelligence that a hotel in the community, allegedly operated by one Philomina Nkansah, was being used to host commercial sex workers while serving as a centre for illegal drug activities. The facility had reportedly been under close monitoring.

ASP Yakpa, together with members of the Nkawie Operations day patrol team, stormed the premises and found several individuals openly smoking substances believed to be narcotics. Ten Nigerian women and 29 men were immediately arrested.

A search conducted in the presence of Nkansah’s son uncovered tramadol tablets, ‘wee toffee,’ dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, condoms, laptops, scissors, lighters, power banks, mobile phones, cigarettes, and a cash amount of GHS20,153.

All suspects are currently in police custody, with the retrieved exhibits secured at the charge office to support ongoing investigations.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate by 350 basis points from 21.5% to 18 percent marking one of the lowest policy easing decisions in recent years.

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, who announced this yesterday at a media briefing said the decision stems from improved macroeconomic conditions and anticipated significant decline in inflation by the end of the year.

He said in taking the policy decision, the view of the Committee was that overall macroeconomic conditions have broadly improved given the anticipated significant decline in inflation by the end of the year as well as the tight monetary policy stance.

With the significant build-up of reserves which is providing anchor for exchange rate stability, the Bank projects a continued stable inflation profile around the target and well into the first half of 2026.

‘Given these considerations, the Committee, by a majority decision, voted to lower the Monetary Policy Rate further by 350 basis points to 18.0 percent,’ he said.

According to the Central Bank, in the global context, growth has been steady despite major policy shifts, supported by easing financial conditions and fiscal stimulus in many countries as the outlook remains fragile amid a volatile trade environment and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Dr. Asiama also stated that though the pace of ease in inflation remains uneven, especially for countries adversely impacted by the volatile trade environment, Global headline inflation has eased further on the back of lower energy and food prices.

On the domestic front, growth continues to gain momentum following the strong GDP outturn of 6.3 percent in the first half of the year. The Composite Index of Economy Activity (CIEA) is also posting strong gains. At the end of September, the Bank’s updated CIEA recorded a strong growth outturn of 9.6 percent, compared to 2.9 percent growth for the corresponding period of 2024.

The Bank of Ghana added that inflation decline in the year has been steady and on target from 23.5 percent in January 2025 with a headline inflation that has eased to the Bank’s central target of 8.0 percent in October.

The Governor noted that the sustained disinflation has been driven by the continued maintenance of a tight monetary policy stance, sustained fiscal consolidation efforts, a stable currency, and relative improvement in food supply.

Touching on the interest rate, Dr. Asiama said it has generally declined in line with the reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate with interbank weighted average rate declined to 21.0 percent in October 2025, from 27.7 percent in the same month of 2024.