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It was such a rancorous vetting session which, by the time it ended, left many bruises on both the nominee and the Speaker.

The Chief Justice (CJ) nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, fielded questions from committee members, answers to some of which got Ghanaians thinking.

The rancor which enveloped the process was not unexpected; the Minority posited that since there were procedures to be exhausted before the court on the issue of the dismissed former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, the vetting should not be held until the cases were disposed of.

The Minority, which should have had its say, was vociferously being denied same, prompting many to ask whether the Majority Leader was not being mischievous as he led the charge in this direction.

The rancorous session had many segments, perhaps the most worrying being the nominee’s jailing of Ataa Ayi to 70 years.

If it was intended to be a side joke, it was not; the nominee said he slapped the convict with a seventy-year jail term so he does not come out to meet him alive and to harass his family. He would have been long gone by the time the hardened criminal walked out of the correctional facility.

A day after the disclosure, it provided an interesting yet worrying content for media discourses.

Was the convict slapped with the punishing and corrective jail term to protect the nominee’s family or it was purely a standard procedure for persons who commit the kind of criminal offences Ataa Ayi committed?

Perhaps the nominee should have handled the subject differently, his answer offering curious Ghanaians with ample ammo to puncture his underbelly.

Ghanaians, always recalling occurrences with the aid of the internet, which as it is said never forgets, could not afford discoursing about how a rival National Democratic Congress (NDC)-leaning bar grouping, when it called on the nominee to congratulate him upon his becoming an Acting CJ, spoke about the formation of a rival body to the Ghana Bar Association (GBA).

The group wants a Supreme Court interpretation about whether the GBA should be the only umbrella association for the legal fraternity. Many expressed concern about how he, as it were, advised the bourgeoning grouping on the way to go.

His body language during the visit with the learned gentlemen pointed at how he would be supportive of the monopoly of the GBA being broken.

A professional body as it is, the GBA was tagged a pro- New Patriotic Party (NPP) organisation by NDC elements, and so whatever should be done to establish a rival body must be provided with the necessary impetus. And with a willing CJ wielding the gavel, it would not be long before we see such a rival organisation being launched.

As for the Speaker, we are surprised that he found something wrong with the manner the Minority handled the session until it decided to walk out.

Here is a Speaker who when Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was CJ and made certain rulings, expressed dismay and clearly said that the Judiciary was colluding with the Executive to deny the Legislature its authority.

Today, he has decided to apologise to a CJ nominee because the Minority expressed their opinion as allowed by the procedures of Parliament. Things have changed.

A High Court in Accra has ordered the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to release the audio recordings on the interrogation of Edith Ruby Opokua Adumuah, the prosecution’s second witness in the trial of former Director-General of National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, who is accused of stealing GH?41.9 million from the state.

This followed an admission by the witness during cross-examination that she was invited and interrogated by officers of EOCO as part of investigations into the purchase of a Cyber Security equipment for the National Security Council.

‘When you came into the space of EOCO they told you the interrogation is being recorded, is that not so?’ Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for Adu-Boahene, asked the witness.

Madam Adumuah, who is the Director of Finance at the NSB, responded, ‘Yes, my Lord.’

It was at this point that Mr. Atta Akyea prayed the court to order EOCO to release the audio recording of the interrogation, noting that ‘it will show that the witness said things that go in our favour.’

The request was opposed by Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Srem-Sai, who argued that the subject matter of the request does not satisfy the grounds for further disclosure.

He said the precedent for further disclosures is the Supreme Court’s ‘well considered decision on Baffoe-Bonnie which this court digested in its erudite, most immaculate ruling, which is that relevant is a key consideration in determining an application for further disclosure.’

He further argued that there was no indication that the interrogation was actually recorded, as the witness had only confirmed to the court that she was informed the interrogation was being recorded.

Mr. Atta Akyea, in a sharp response, referred to Section 2(1)(g) of the practice direction, which states that a material for disclosure includes audio recordings.

He further argued that the denial of the audio recording will tantamount to concealment of evidence against the clear provision of the law that exculpatory evidence be ordered for use whether the Attorney General has disclosed them or not.

‘I pray that the objection be overruled for further disclosures so that in the ultimate interest of justice my Lord will know what was said at EOCO and what is being said here,’ Mr. Atta Akyea added.

The court, presided over by Justice Eugene Nyante Nyadu, in a short ruling, ordered the release of the audio recording, if any exists.

The court said it should be filed as a further disclosure by close of day, November 13, 2025.

Mr. Adu-Boahene is before the court together with his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng for allegedly stealing GH?49.1 million from the state in a purported deal to procure a cybersecurity system for the country.

They are facing 11 counts of conspiracy to commit crime, stealing, using public office for profit, money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.

According to the prosecution’s brief fact before the court, Mr. Adu-Boahene had transferred state funds into a private bank account which he used to purchase various landed properties, including the ones on which he sought the disclosures.

The Attorney General (AG), Dr. Dominic Ayine, has clarified that all payments towards the National Cathedral were made lawfully, contrary to a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the payments.

According to the Attorney General, the payments were made under the Contingency Vote which is categorised under ‘Other Government Obligations’ and not from the Contingency Fund as alleged by the plaintiff to the Supreme Court suit.

This is contained in the Attorney General’s statement of defence to a suit filed by a private citizen, Jonathan Amable, challenging the payments, and is seeking multiple declarations against government over what he describes as unconstitutional financial practices.

It would be recalled that payment for the National Cathedral was heavily criticised by then opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), leading to former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta being hauled before Parliament to justify the payments.

Mr. Ofori-Atta, during his appearance before Parliament, denied any wrongdoing while maintaining the National Cathedral project was financed through money allocated to the Contingency Vote under previously approved budgets and Appropriation Acts.

But Amable is challenging this assertion as well as the constitutionality of the $10 billion COVID-19 Relief Bond transaction between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

Amable contends that the transaction, which formed part of the BoG’s asset purchase programme, violated Article 181(4) of the Constitution, which governs public borrowing.

He argues that Article 179(2) of the 1992 Constitution requires the government to submit to Parliament, estimates for all its planned expenditure, and these planned expenditures must be duly classified in the relevant appropriation bills under related programmes and activities, for full transparency on what these funds are to be used for.

He is therefore, seeking among others, a declaration that the financing of the construction of the National Cathedral from the Consolidated Fund, without the prior approval of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chairperson of the Council of State, contravenes Article 179(11) of the 1992 Constitution.

He is also is seeking an order for the return of all monies allegedly withdrawn unconstitutionally for the project.

The Attorney General, in his response to the writ, defended the explanation of the former minister, arguing that the finances for the construction of the National Cathedral were approved by Parliament through the various budgets presented by the minister from 2018 to 2021.

Dr. Ayine further argues that there is nothing wrong with the provision quoted by the plaintiff, arguing that they are lawful and consistent with the constitution.

Touching on the COVID-19 Relief Bond, the Attorney General’s defence avers that the transaction between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana was within the lawful scope of fiscal management measures adopted during the pandemic.

Nollywood actress, Uche Montana has firmly denied claims linking her to the ongoing controversy surrounding fellow actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.

In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Montana dismissed allegations that she supplied drugs to Regina Daniels, describing the rumours as entirely false and damaging.

‘My attention has been drawn to a circulating post that appears to link my name to certain claims,’ she wrote. ‘For clarity, I have no involvement or connection to the situation described. This note is simply to set the record straight and protect my peace.’

Her response comes days after Senator Ned Nwoko made a lengthy Facebook post accusing some of Regina’s close friends and relatives – including actresses Sonia Uche and Uche Montana of undermining his wife’s alleged rehabilitation process.

Ned claimed that those individuals had repeatedly ignored medical instructions restricting access to Regina and were ‘bringing her the same drugs she was being treated for.’

The allegations have further fueled public debate over the reported breakdown of the actress’s marriage.

Just two weeks earlier, Regina Daniels alleged in a viral video that she had suffered domestic abuse, describing herself as a ‘slave’ in her husband’s home. Senator Ned Nwoko, however, refuted the claims, insisting that Regina was battling ‘drug and alcohol addiction’ and had physically assaulted domestic staff.

The stage is set for another thrilling edition of the Women’s FA Cup following the official draw for the 2025/26 Round of 64, held at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) headquarters on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

This season’s competition will feature 20 Women’s Premier League clubs alongside Division One League sides from across the country, promising an exciting blend of top-tier quality and grassroots ambition.

In the Northern Zone, the draw has produced several mouthwatering local derbies, headlined by a clash between Premier League giants Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Prisons Ladies. The two sides, both known for their dominance in the zone, are set for an early test of strength.

Other intriguing fixtures include FC Savannah vs Bagabaga Ladies and Tuutingli Ladies vs Tamale Super Ladies, setting the tone for a fiercely contested opening round.

Down south, the Southern Zone draw has also delivered plenty of drama, including a final rematch between Jonina Ladies and Faith Ladies – a repeat of the previous season’s title decider, which Faith Ladies narrowly won.

Fans can also look forward to tough battles such as Army Ladies vs Blessed Ladies and Soccer Intellectuals vs Kessewa Ladies, which promise high-intensity football and potential upsets.

All Round of 64 matches are scheduled to take place between November 21 and 24, 2025, as the journey toward the coveted national title officially begins.

DRAMA HAS unfolded as the family of the late Samuel Aboagye, a former Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has hauled his wife, Abigail Salami, to court over a DNA saga.

The family has, reportedly, appealed to the Obuasi District Court to order for a DNA test to be performed on a three-year-old child of Abigail and Samuel Aboagye, to determine if indeed the deceased was the biological father of the child.

Helicopter Crash

Samuel Aboagye, who was the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East in the 2024 elections, was among the eight people that lost their lives during the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash near Obuasi.

According to reports, the bodies of the eight deceased persons were burnt beyond recognition, so it was extremely impossible to identify the bodies. Authorities therefore demanded DNA tests to help identify the bodies for burial.

Daughter’s DNA Request

Following the turn of events, the bereaved family therefore, requested that Abigail should produce her three-year-old daughter with Samuel Aboagye for a DNA test so they could identify the charred body of the deceased.

Abigail, who is based in the US, was said to have initially agreed to make her daughter available for the DNA test, but she allegedly started playing games with the family, as she refused to allow her daughter, who lives in Ghana, to do the DNA test.

Other Child Saves Situation

According to reports, following Abigail’s refusal to make her daughter available for the DNA test, the family had to reach out to another child of Samuel Aboagye with another woman, who willingly came for the DNA test to help identify the body.

The decision by the widow not to make her child available for the DNA test was said to have raised suspicion among the bereaved family, which did not utter a word initially.

Strange Divorce Request

DAILY GUIDE has gathered that Abigail, right after the funeral rites of Samuel Aboagye, allegedly, requested that the bereaved family should perform the necessary rites for a divorce between her and the late Samuel Aboagye.

The bereaved family, reportedly, considered Abigail’s divorce demand to be too early and strange, so they objected to it.

They explained that in Akan tradition, at least a year has to pass before performing divorce rites.

DNA Saga Pops Up

In spite of this, Abigail still insisted on getting an early divorce. Her persistence and pressure raised suspicion among the bereaved family, who subsequently asked Abigail to produce her three-year-old child for a DNA test before they sanction the divorce.

Legal Tussle

According to reports, Abigail, once again, refused to cooperate with the bereaved family, regarding producing her child for the DNA test, an action which compelled the family to start a legal case against her in a court at Obuasi.

A family member of the deceased, who did not disclose his name for obvious reasons, said the family suspected that the widow has something to hide following her demand for early break up from the marriage, hence ‘our demand for the DNA test.’

He indicated that the family has doubts about the child’s paternity, hence their decision to start a legal action against Abigail.

Meanwhile, the case has been adjourned to December 23, 2025.

In a related development, unconfirmed reports indicated that the widow has also started a separate legal action, seeking the court to stop the bereaved family from demanding a DNA test from her child, who is just three-years-old.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Board has introduced a new Foreign Exchange (FX) Operations Framework, designed to clarify the objectives and principles guiding the BoG’s FX operations.

A statement issued by the Central Bank on November 11, 2025, said the framework reinforces the bank’s commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability under its inflation targeting mandate and a flexible exchange rate regime, where the exchange rate remains market-determined.

According to the Central Bank, its forex operations will first support reserve accumulation to provide a buffer against external vulnerabilities, dampen excessive short-term volatility in the foreign exchange market as well as respond to disorderly conditions without undermining exchange rate flexibility.

It said, ‘BoG will intermediate FX flows in a market-neutral manner, using inflows from sources such as the Gold Purchase Programme, or other export surrender requirements.

The framework emphasises a rule-based approach that allows exchange rates to be determined by market forces while limiting excessive short-term volatility but not eliminating it’.

The Central Bank also stated that Forex interventions will follow a structured discretion-under-constraint approach, ensuring that interventions do not target a specific exchange rate level but rather address market failures, such as the absence of hedging solutions for tail risks.

‘Reserve accumulation and intermediation objectives will be achieved through transparent and well communicated operations. FX operations will be conducted through competitive, variable-rate, fixed-amount auctions,’ it said.

‘Transparency is a cornerstone of the new framework. Auction amounts will be announced in advance, and results will be published on the same day. Twice-weekly FX operations for flow intermediation will be pre-announced at the beginning of each month, while interventions to dampen excessive short term volatility will be announced either on the same day or one day prior to execution,’ parts of the statement read.

The Bank of Ghana further indicated that it will publish aggregated monthly FX operations data to distinguish between operational objectives, within five business days after the end of each month on its website.

The breakdown, it explained will help market participants and the public understand the intent behind BOG’s actions and strengthen transparency and accountability.

The Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, has called for stronger national coordination and clarity in Ghana’s sustainability policy framework to enable private sector participation and long-term investment in sustainable initiatives.

Speaking during Bright Conversations on the theme ‘Sustainability: A Strategic Imperative for Business Growth and National Development,’ she highlighted that while Ghana has made progress in developing climate and sustainability-related policies, the lack of coherence and coordination among ministries, departments, and agencies has hindered effective implementation and alignment of investments.

‘One of the major challenges we face today is the lack of clarity around national policy direction. There are several sustainability-related policies, but they are not coordinated. The private sector needs direction – if I’m investing in renewable energy or waste recycling, I need to know the national framework guiding that investment,’ she stated.

Ms. Wiafe emphasised that sustainability requires a collective effort, asserting that government coordination is critical to align private and public sector initiatives under a shared national vision.

She pointed out that the absence of a clearly defined policy path can discourage businesses from investing in renewable energy, circular economy projects, and climate adaptation solutions.

‘If we’re talking about waste management, we must define where it starts, how it’s collected, and where it ends. From generation to recycling, there must be a coordinated approach that allows everyone – from collectors to recyclers – to work toward the same goal,’ she explained.

She also stressed the need for consensus and collaboration among government agencies, regulators, and the private sector to ensure that sustainability efforts are well integrated into Ghana’s economic development agenda.

‘We need a unified national direction so that all players – government, businesses, and communities – can move in the same direction. Sustainability cannot happen in isolation,’ she added.

Parliament yesterday descended into grief and reflection as Members from both sides of the House commented on the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, which claimed six lives and left several others injured during the ongoing Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise.

The tragedy, which occurred Wednesday morning, has prompted urgent calls for a review of the military’s recruitment procedures, as legislators demanded accountability, improved safety standards, and comprehensive reforms to ensure that future exercises do not end in similar tragedy.

Appearing before the House, the Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, confirmed that six people had died and 22 others sustained various injuries following the incident. He said five of the injured are in critical condition and currently receiving treatment at the intensive care unit, while 12 are fairly critical and the rest are in stable condition under observation.

Dr. Forson said the incident occurred despite deliberate efforts by the Ministry and the GAF to decentralise this year’s recruitment exercise to avoid overcrowding.

‘The Ghana Armed Forces announced the recruitment processes about a month ago, and applicants were directed to appear at their chosen regional centres for documentation and body selection. This year’s recruitment exercise was being conducted simultaneously across all regions to decentralise the process, reduce congestion, and ensure fairness and accessibility,’ he told the House.

‘Unfortunately, despite these measures, a stampede occurred at the El-Wak facility in Accra,’ the Minister added.

He disclosed that the recruitment process in Accra has been suspended until further notice, while exercises in other regions are continuing smoothly.

Dr. Forson also revealed that the GAF has instituted an internal board of inquiry to investigate the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

The Ministry, he said, is collaborating with Armed Forces medical teams and law enforcement agencies to support the injured and the affected families.

‘The Ministry of Defence deeply mourns the loss of life and extends condolences to the bereaved families. The safety and dignity of applicants remain paramount, and every step necessary will be taken to prevent a recurrence,’ he assured Parliament.

Earlier, in separate statements, the Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, and the NDC MP for Guan, Fred Kwesi Agbenyo, had described the tragedy as both avoidable and a national wake-up call.

Mr. Annoh-Dompreh called it ‘a profound and systemic failure’ that demanded urgent action. Quoting Shakespeare’s The Tempest, he reflected on the fragility of life, saying the victims were ‘once among thousands of Ghanaians waiting for the opportunity to serve their country but met their fate in pursuit of that dream.’

He urged the immediate suspension of the exercise and the decentralisation of all future recruitment processes.

Mr. Agbenyo, on his part, described the incident as a ‘national tragedy and a painful reminder of the desperation many young people face in search of opportunity.’

He commended President John Dramani Mahama for his ‘swift and compassionate response’ in visiting the 37 Military Hospital, but called for a full-scale investigation into the tragedy.

‘If anyone slept on their job, they must be sanctioned,’ he insisted, adding that future recruitment should be decentralised and digitised.

Adding his voice, the NPP MP for Effiduase-Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, said the Ghana Armed Forces failed in its risk and public health assessments ahead of the recruitment exercise.

He questioned whether the Ministry of Defence had collaborated with the Ministry of Health or the Ghana Health Service in preparing for such a large-scale public event.

‘After the elections, what were they anticipating, and what measures did they put in place? I doubt if there was any partnership with the health authorities, even though this was a field exercise with clear public health implications,’ he said.

Dr. Ayew Afriyie also called for better inter-ministerial coordination in future recruitment drives and urged the President, as Commander-in-Chief, to appoint a substantive Minister for Defence, noting that the current acting minister already holds the demanding Finance portfolio.

He further appealed for compensation and state support for the victims and their families, saying, ‘There is nothing that can replace a life, but there is a way for the government to make affected families feel seen, supported, and valued.’

Ghana has been thrown into yet again a national mourning occasioned by the tragic death of six compatriots and others injured.

The incident occurred when an unusual surge in the number of prospective applicants responding to the 2025/2026 Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise led to a stampede.

Coming on the heels of the recent Ghana Air Force chopper crash report of which investigation was made public on Tuesday, the relevant authorities must explain to Ghanaians why they were not on top of the exercise.

Just like in the case of the chopper incident, this too was avoidable; a blunder in crowd management.

Were this to have happened in some jurisdictions, resignations would have been announced, failing which heads would have rolled.

We are in a digital age where technology should leverage upon all human endeavours.

Many questions will justifiably be posed by Ghanaians as to why the surge was not envisaged and adequate measures taken to obviate the incident which occurred.

Losing this number of our compatriots in their prime, the hope of their families and by extension the country, is something which should get us mulling.

Measures such as getting the applicants to turn up in batches would have gone a long way in obviating the casualties.

Many are still receiving emergency treatment at the 37 Military Hospital as we compose this leader.

This is unprecedented in the history of recruitment into the Armed Forces, which makes us even more curious.

As an institution which is not a novice in crowd control tactics, we are at our wit’s end as to how such a blunder could happen.

It is not enough for the Armed Forces Public Relations Directorate to issue a statement explaining what happened.

A statement which sought to ascribe the cause of the incident to a security breach on the part of the applicants is not only disingenuous but a feeble attempt at exonerating the military from blame.

There is no way in our opinion that the Military Police, were they adequately deployed to the location and equipped, could not have used appropriate barricades to control the large turnout of applicants. In any case, why did such a large number of applicants be made to converge on a single location such as the El Wak Stadium?

We foresee the setting up of a committee of enquiry to determine the cause of the stampede with a view to obviating future recurrence. Much as we regard this as a routine response when such incidents occur, we are not excited because reports thereof will only gather dust on the shelves of the Defence Ministry or The Square. Unemployment has pushed our youth to respond to any opportunity, especially recruitment into the security services. The sheer numbers responding to the opening of the recruitment season showed how unemployment has increased and remains a challenge for governments.

We express our condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones when they went seeking employment.