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The capital city was yesterday submerged under flood waters after a four-hour downpour, leaving traders, motorists and passengers stranded.

The flooding, which has become a perennial occurrence, left places such as Weija, Mallam Junction, Kaneshie, Abossey Okai, Circle and Adabraka Odawna areas inaccessible, as the downpour overwhelmed existing drainage systems.

Other places like Ofankor on the Nsawam Highway, Achimota, Haatso, Atomic Junction, Madina, Dzorwulu Fiesta Royal Hotel were also flooded after the heavy rain, coupled with strong winds.

The incident also caused traffic congestion on major roads like the Ring Road, as vehicles were backed up along adjoining routes connecting to nearby suburbs.

The situation has once again reignited concerns over Accra’s inadequate drainage infrastructure and the urgent need for sustainable, long-term solutions to the capital’s perennial flooding challenges.

GMet Caution

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) earlier issued a weather advisory, indicating that a moderate to heavy rain-bearing cloud observed over the Eastern Region is expected to drift southwestwards into the Greater Accra Region.

According to GMet, the rains will vary in intensity across different parts of the capital, and urged residents to take precautionary measures including avoiding outdoor activities during the rains, staying indoors and away from windows during thunderstorms, unpluging electrical appliances to prevent damage from lightning strikes, and avoiding the use of corded phones or devices connected to power outlets.

It also said that if caught outside, residents should seek substantial shelter immediately. GMet advised drivers to exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of the roadway.

Commuters appealed to city authorities to prioritise finding a solution to the challenge.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to commence foreign exchange (FX) intermediation under the Domestic Gold Exchange Programme beginning October 2025.

Speaking at a meeting with Chief Executives of commercial banks in Accra, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, said the central bank intends to sell US$1.15 billion for the month as part of efforts to deepen the interbank foreign exchange market and strengthen market transparency.

According to Dr. Asiama, the FX sales will be conducted on a spot basis through twice-weekly, price-competitive auctions open to all licensed banks. He explained that there would be no conditions or earmarking for allocations, ensuring a level playing field and transparent access to the market.

‘Monthly auction volumes may be adjusted depending on evolving market conditions, but our overarching objectives remain clear – to deepen the interbank FX market, enhance price discovery, and smooth volatility,’ Dr. Asiam stated.

He reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to transparency, noting that the BoG will continue to publish details of all FX market operations and outcomes in line with international best practices.

Dr. Asiama emphasised that consolidating macroeconomic stability requires shared responsibility, pointing out that maintaining a stable exchange rate, expanding credit to productive sectors, and boosting exports demand close collaboration between the Bank of Ghana and the banking industry.

He noted that the strong performance of the cedi, which ranks among the best-performing currencies globally, underscores the growing credibility of the BoG’s policy framework and the renewed confidence of financial markets.

To support the ongoing disinflation process while promoting growth, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to lower the policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5 percent, reflecting confidence that inflation will remain within the medium-term target band of 8 ± 2 percent by the end of the fourth quarter.

The Governor, however, cautioned that the central bank remains mindful of potential risks, including global oil price volatility and possible domestic tariff adjustments, and stands ready to act decisively to preserve stability.

‘The easing in policy rates has already started to transmit through the financial system. Treasury bill rates have declined from 13.4 percent in July to 10.3 percent in August, while average lending rates have dropped from 26.6 percent to 24.2 percent. We expect further improvement as banks realign their pricing models to reflect the easing stance,’ he said.

Dr. Asiama added that the BoG has introduced a series of new directives to strengthen prudential oversight and risk management, including the Bancassurance Directive, the Large Exposures Directive, and the Guidelines on Credit Concentration Risk Management.

Ghana’s Ambassador to China, His Excellency Kojo Bonsu, together with the staff of the Ghanaian Embassy in Beijing are set to warmly receive President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for a three-day official visit to China on Sunday October 12.

The visit will include participation in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality as well as a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China.

Ambassador Bonsu has spearheaded extensive preparations with embassy teams and local partners to ensure a successful and impactful mission.

‘Information reaching me shows clearly that the Chinese government and the business community are interested in investing and doing business in Ghana and as the Ambasaaodor I am ready to Champion this cause and secure meaningful partnership by making it possible to the benefit of the Ghanaian people,’ Ambassador Bonsu said.

Throughout the visit Ambassador Kojo Bonsu will be coordinating high-level diplomatic engagements and targeted business meetings in Beijing and Fujian.

President Mahama and the First Lady will engage in high-level diplomatic with economic discussions, participating in plenary sessions and forums to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment on Sunday October 12.

The Ghana President will meet President Xi Jinping of China and other senior Chinese leader including H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council , Governor of Fujian, Chinese corporations and investors aimed at securing strategic investments in infrastructure, technology, agriculture, renewable energy and manufacturing.

President Mahama will use the occasion to visit Fuzhou, Fujian Province to engage with the business community and industries there to explore potential investments in Ghana.

The Ghanaian delegation will prioritize agreements that support value addition in key export sectors, infrastructure projects with local content, technology transfer, and capacity building. Business delegations accompanying the President will pursue joint ventures, manufacturing partnerships and supply-chain linkages to position Ghana as a competitive hub for West African trade and industry.

The visit will also strengthen people-to-people exchanges, cultural co-operation, and educational collaboration, with discussions on educational scholarships, vocational training partnerships and expanded cooperation in science, technology and health.

This high level engagement reflects Ghana’s commitment to attracting foreign direct investment and accelerating inclusive industrialization.

The Embassy in Beijing, under Ambassador Bonsu’s leadership, will provide timely updates as agreements and initiatives are concluded.

The government has approved a proposal to introduce a Sports Levy as the main source of revenue for Ghana’s upcoming Sports Development Fund, marking a major step toward sustainable financing for national sports.

According to officials, the proposal which received cabinet approval two weeks ago has also been endorsed by President John Dramani Mahama, paving the way for the final bill to be presented to Parliament when it reconvenes.

Treasurer of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Evans Yeboah, explained that the levy will serve as a dedicated funding stream for sports growth and infrastructure.

‘There is an incoming Sports Levy that would go into the fund, with a top-up from the Gaming Commission, creating a revolving fund within the sector,’ Yeboah stated.

He added that the government plans to operationalise the Sports Development Fund in 2026, noting that preparations are underway for its official launch.

‘We are hoping that by the end of the year or by the first quarter of next year, the Sports Fund will be launched to assist all national federations,’ he said.

Once passed by Parliament, the Fund will become the primary source of financing for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, supporting both capital projects and operational expenses.

Yeboah further emphasised that the Fund will prioritise support for national sports federations, particularly those competing in world championships and major international events.

‘There will be a pool of funds reserved to assist national federations, with top priority given to global competitions,’ he concluded.

THE ASHANTI Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Caucus have described reports suggesting that they opted for community roads instead of flyovers to beautify their region and ease vehicular movement when the NPP was in government, as blatant lie and should be treated with the contempt it deserves.

They have consequently entreated Gabby Otchere-Darko, another NPP bigwig, and a relative of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who is alleged to have made that unfortunate statement, to immediately produce evidence to support his statement or withdraw it for peace to prevail.

‘The attention of the Ashanti Regional NPP Parliamentary Caucus has been drawn to recent remarks attributed to Mr. Gabby Otchere-Darko, suggesting that Members of Parliament from the Ashanti Region opted for community roads instead of flyovers, and that this alleged decision accounts for the current state of infrastructure in the region.

‘We wish to state emphatically that these assertions are false, inaccurate and misleading. We therefore challenge Mr. Otchere-Darko to produce clear, verifiable evidence of any such request made by Ashanti Caucus or withdraw his statement without delay.

‘Anything short of that must be regarded as unfounded commentary that undermines party unity and disrespects the good people of Ashanti,’ a statement signed by Anyimadu-Antwi Kwame and Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Chairman and Secretary respectively, of the Ashanti Regional NPP Parliamentary Caucus, indicated.

The statement attributed to Gabby Otchere-Darko, according to the NPP lawmakers, has the potential of portraying them (MPs) as people who don’t want the transformation of the Ashanti Region.

‘It is unfortunate and disappointing that such remarks would be made in a manner that seeks to malign and unfairly portray Ashanti MPS. We wish to place on record that no such meeting ever took place between Ashanti MPs and any person in authority, where such a choice or preference was made,’ they stressed.

The aggrieved MPs stated that if the NPP government failed to develop the region, which has been giving the party more votes to win national elections, nobody should peddle falsehood to shift the blame on them, promising to continue their good works by championing for the development of the region and better lives of their people.

‘The people of Ashanti deserve truth, respect, and results. As their representatives, we will not allow them to be used as scape in any attempt to deflect responsibility lapses in government performance. We remain committed to constructive engagement with the party leadership, the executive, and all stakeholders to secure the development Ashanti rightfully deserves,’ they added.

According to them, even though they appreciate the numerous developmental projects that successive NPP administrations brought to the region in the areas of markets, community roads, schools, hospital, One District One Factory (1D1F) and others, there are still room for improvement.

‘We also acknowledge and appreciate the significant developmental efforts made by successive NPP governments in Ashanti Region. Indeed, the improvement of several community road networks, the redevelopment of major markets such as Kejetia, the construction of schools and hospitals, and the support for industries under the flagship initiatives like One District One Factory (1D1F) and all commendable interventions that have positively impacted our people.

‘However, we must state, with utmost candour, that these efforts, while appreciated, remain insufficient when measured against the immense loyalty, support, and contribution of the Ashanti Region to the electoral success of the NPP,’ they said and added, ‘the people of Ashanti Region have stood unwaveringly with the party, and it only fair that their loyalty is rewarded with projects that reflect their central role in Ghana’s political and economic development.’

The lawmakers also promised their readiness to continue advocating for transformative and high-impact projects in the region, noting that ‘Ashanti deserves not only community roads, but also modern interchanges, flyovers, expressways, and strategic infrastructure capable of driving economic activity, facilitating trade, and easing mobility for our citizens.’

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has lauded Ghanaian teachers for their unwavering dedication, resilience, and sacrifice in nurturing the nation’s human resource base, emphasising that their role remains central to Ghana’s development agenda.

Speaking at the 2025 Ghana Teacher Prize ceremony held at the Cedi Auditorium of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho, Professor Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving teacher welfare and strengthening the education sector.

‘As we celebrate our teachers, we honour their hard work and devotion to duty. Education is the lifeblood of our democracy, the backbone of our economic progress, and a key driver of national research and innovation,’ she stated.

The Vice President stressed that Ghana’s vision of achieving quality and equitable education with a strong focus on foundational learning, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) hinges on empowering teachers.

‘Teachers are central to the talent, skills, and attitudes that will drive the 24-hour economy and our overall national development.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang paid glowing tribute to the late former President Jerry John Rawlings for instituting the Best Teacher Award scheme in 1994, describing it as a visionary initiative that continues to reward excellence in teaching, particularly among those serving under difficult conditions.

‘Over 30 years later, the scheme continues to honour teachers who have chosen service over stress, sacrifice over comfort, and nation-building over personal gain,’ she pointed out.

The Vice President stated that the Mahama-led administration has been working over the past nine months to strengthen institutions and improve teacher conditions.

Among the key interventions, she mentioned the ‘Teacher Debre Initiative,’ plans to include teacher accommodation in all new school projects, and measures to make the promotion of hardworking deputy directors more efficient.

She further disclosed that trainee teachers will soon be able to write their licensure examinations within their training institutions to simplify the process.

Additionally, through the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), over 60,000 teachers have been trained in digital literacy, modern pedagogy, and inclusive education practices under the National Digital Teacher Training Programme.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang referenced a UNESCO study identifying mental health as a major challenge to achieving quality education by 2030. She announced that the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service (GES), and teacher unions have rolled out nationwide capacity-building programmes on mental health and psychosocial support for pre-tertiary teachers.

Richard W. Timob of the Savelugu Senior High School in the Northern Region was crowned Ghana’s Most Outstanding Teacher for 2025, receiving a fully furnished three-bedroom house as his prize.

Other awardees also received saloon cars, pickup trucks, motorbikes, cash prizes, laptops, and ‘School-in-a-Box’ teaching kits for Most Outstanding Kindergarten Teacher.

The event was held under the theme ‘Elevating the Status of Teachers for Quality Education.’

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to improving teacher welfare and working conditions, recognising educators as the ‘backbone of Ghana’s education system.’

‘This is an auspicious occasion to celebrate our teachers; the backbone of our educational system. Teachers shape the minds and characters of our students and, by extension, the destiny of our nation,’ he stressed.

Mr. Iddrisu disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama’s administration is prioritising the resolution of long-standing infrastructural and welfare challenges in the sector. He revealed that the President has directed the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, to initiate a new policy dubbed ‘University-Related Roads,’ to improve access roads to tertiary institutions nationwide.

He further announced plans to expand the University for Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) with a new campus in Keta, which will host the School of Pharmacy and School of Biomedical Engineering.

‘We know that teachers are paid very low, and we will correct those imbalances. We will rise to the occasion and uplift the teaching profession,’ he assured.

Mr. Iddrisu further cautioned teachers against any form of misconduct or abuse of students, emphasising that the ministry would uphold strict professional standards.

‘Any teacher who takes advantage of students will be punished. No teacher is above the law,’ he added.

To the students present, he urged discipline, integrity, and hard work as key principles for personal and national success.

The President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, urged the government to address key challenges facing teachers, including delayed salaries for over 6,000 newly recruited staff, inequalities in salary structure, and inadequate housing and professional development support.

He emphasised that teachers are not only classroom instructors but also community leaders and nation-builders.

The Ghana Teacher Prize, organised annually by the National Teaching Council (NTC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and its partners, celebrates exceptional teachers and education professionals whose dedication continues to transform education and inspire future generations.

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declined an invitation from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to participate in a public hearing on proposals for a utility tariff adjustment covering the 2025-2029 period.

In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by the General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party explained that it saw ‘no justification for any engagement on possible utility tariff increment’ at a time when Ghanaians are already grappling with a high cost of living.

According to the NPP, the invitation letter from the PURC, dated September 9, 2025, stated that the purpose of the hearing was to ‘brief stakeholders on proposals received from the regulated utilities (VRA, GRIDCo, ECG, NEDCo, GWL, GNGC, EPC) regarding reviews of their tariffs.’

However, the party maintained that initiating discussions on tariff hikes at this point was unwarranted, arguing that Ghanaians are already ‘overburdened by rising costs of living occasioned largely by the government’s introduction of new taxes, including the new energy sector levy, popularly known as the ‘Dumsor Levy’.’

The statement claimed that the levy, which was passed by the NDC Majority in Parliament, generates approximately GHS575 million monthly and over GHS5.7 billion annually for government coffers.

The NPP suggested that a portion of these funds should instead be used to support the operations of the regulated utility companies.

Rejecting assertions by government spokespersons that the proposed tariff adjustments are tied to International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditionalities, the NPP described such claims as ‘palpably false.’

It noted that the current IMF programme is expected to conclude in 2026, while the proposed tariff adjustments would extend from 2026 to 2029, making any direct link to IMF conditions implausible.

The opposition party further accused the government of mismanaging state-owned utility companies, stating that Ghanaians were being ‘unduly levied to pay for government’s incompetence.’

‘This, the NPP finds unacceptable, and we will use all legitimate means to fight any such attempt to slap Ghanaians with these imminent astronomical increases in utility tariffs,’ the statement concluded.

Delta Air Lines has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against breast cancer in the country, joining thousands of survivors, advocates, and community members at the 13th Annual Breast Care International (BCI) Walk for the Cure in Kumasi.

As part of its centennial celebrations, Delta is deepening its long-standing partnership with Breast Care International, a collaboration that has already delivered life-saving education and screenings to thousands across the country.

Speaking at the event, General Manager, Global Communications at Delta Air Lines, Michael Thomas, highlighted the importance of the partnership. ‘At Delta, we believe our mission extends beyond connecting people across continents; it is also about standing shoulder to shoulder with the communities we serve. For almost a decade, our partnership with Breast Care International has enabled us to reach thousands of women and families across Ghana with education and life- saving screenings.’

Delta has proudly supported BCI’s initiatives, positively impacting the lives of people across Ghana.

This support has educated over 150,000 individuals on breast cancer awareness, screened more than 20,000 individuals, and identified nearly 2,000 suspected cases that might otherwise have gone undetected.

Targeted campaigns have also brought free screenings to more than 65,000 women in rural areas, expanding healthcare access to underserved communities.

‘As we celebrate 100 years of global service, we are reminded that the most meaningful journeys are not defined by miles flown, but by the lives we touch, the hope we nurture, and the futures we help to secure. We are deeply honoured to walk alongside survivors, advocates, and leaders in Kumasi today, and remain committed to supporting initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives,’ Thomas added.

The walk, themed, ‘A Cure Worth Fighting For,’ lit up Kumasi’s streets with pink and white colours, uniting more than 30,000 survivors, healthcare professionals, students, traditional leaders, and advocates in a powerful show of solidarity against breast cancer. The walk began at the Adum Post Office and proceeded through Kumasi’s principal streets, culminating at the Manhyia Durbar Grounds.

Founder and President of BCI, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, acknowledged Delta’s enduring partnership and contribution in the fight against breast cancer, saying, ‘Breast cancer is not just a personal health challenge; it is a societal issue that touches families, communities, and nations. Early detection and prompt action save lives, and that is why the support of partners like Delta Air Lines is indispensable. Their consistent commitment over the years has helped us extend education and screening to the very doorsteps of women, especially in underserved areas.

‘Together, we are not only raising awareness but also giving hope and ensuring that more lives are saved each year.’

As part of its centennial celebrations, Delta continues to invest in enhancing customer experience. In October 2024, the airline introduced the Airbus A330-900neo, a state-of-the-art aircraft offering greater comfort, reliability, and sustainability.

Recently, at a press briefing in Accra on October 2, 2025, Delta announced the launch of a seasonal nonstop service between Accra and Atlanta, beginning December 1, 2025. This new route will expand travel options for customers in Ghana while strengthening connections to Delta’s extensive global network.

About one hundred lawyers accompanied former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service headquarters yesterday, in response to a petition filed by Director of Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, alleging the former fabricated evidence in the ambulance trial.

This massive show of support is testament to Mr. Dame’s standing in the legal fraternity as one of the finest lawyers in the country.

Some have described the petition filed by Jakpa as coming from a place of anger, desperation and resentment, and fueled by a passion to see the former Attorney General ‘punished’ for his refusal to terminate his trial.

Not many can disagree with this position, as Jakpa himself is on record to have said, in no other place but a court of law that he has declared ‘war’ on Dame.

‘.And I’m also going to use my underworld skills to pay him and deal with him. I said use what you know best in your law and I’ll also use what I know best on the street, and we will see who will survive,’ Jakpa told a High Court on June 20, 2024 during the trial.

Complete Denial

A source very close to the ongoing investigation has told DAILY GUIDE on condition of anonymity that Mr. Dame vehemently denied the allegation that he fabricated evidence in the trial, describing the complaint as ‘baseless, sour grapes, and a desperate ploy to obstruct justice.’

According to our source, the former Attorney General refuted Jakpa’s accusations of fabrication of evidence in the ambulance trial which involved Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr. Sylvester Anemana, and Richard Jakpa, arguing that none of the ingredients of the offence have been made out in the charge against him.

Mr. Dame is said to have backed his position with the fact that he has not been shown any piece of evidence adduced in the matter, either by the prosecution or the defence, which is alleged to be fabricated by him.

He maintained that he ‘never attempted to influence the testimony of Richard Jakpa, and indeed, he was not influenced at all when giving evidence in the case in question.’

Our source further pointed out that the former Attorney General took his time to explain to the police, the legal definition of the alleged offence, stating that the offence of fabrication of evidence entails causing a circumstance to exist, making a false entry in a book, record, account or forging a document adduced as evidence at the trial, with intent to mislead a judge, juror or public officer acting in a judicial capacity.

He therefore maintained that ‘No act of mine borders on the doing of anything that will constitute fabrication of evidence.’

Inaccurate Record

The source also indicated that Mr. Dame drew the investigators’ attention to the fact that the so-called evidence relied upon by Jakpa in his petition is based on a secret recording of a telephone conversation between the two of them on April 9, 2024, not March 26, 2024, as claimed by the petition.

‘I am unable to respond to an allegation based on an alleged conversation on March 26, 2024 since no conversation took place between us on that day,’ Mr. Dame is quoted to have told the police.

He also clarified that he called Jakpa merely to discuss the possibility of adjourning proceedings for that day since he had to finish up preparations for an international arbitration hearing in London.

Court Decision

Again, the source indicated that Mr. Dame drew the attention of the police to the fact that the trial court, presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, had already ruled on the matter, holding that after listening to the tape which was tendered in evidence, there was no evidence of an attempt on the part of Mr. Dame to fabricate evidence.

The source stated that Mr. Dame argued that the CID lacked the jurisdiction to reinvestigate matters already determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, emphasising, ‘The instant complaint seeks to relitigate issues already adjudicated upon by the High Court, Accra, in respect of which there is no appeal. The matters in issue have become res judicata.’

Justice Kulendi Factor

Our source further disclosed that the former Attorney General emphatically told the police that he never met Jakpa anywhere else other than the courtroom and the home of Supreme Court judge, Justice Yonny Kulendi, who is Jakpa’s cousin.

He is said to have described Justice Kulendi as ‘a respected senior colleague for many years even before he was appointed to the Supreme Court.’

He insisted that there would have been no ‘Dame-Jakpa’ without Justice Kulendi, emphasising that his visits to the judge’s residence were out of respect.

‘It is inconceivable for a lawyer, more so the Attorney General, to refuse invitations by a Justice of the Supreme Court to visit or to decline to give him audience when requested,’ Mr. Dame is quoted as telling the police.

However, he maintained that he ‘did not reasonably think that honouring invitations to his residence would entail any danger or prejudice’ and that he ‘maintained independence of thought on all issues discussed in Justice Kulendi’s house, including matters related to Richard Jakpa’s prosecution.’

Ken Ashigbey, the man at the forefront of the galamsey crusade could not have painted a gloomier picture about the risks his compatriots are facing today in their motherland.

The heavy metals component of the water being consumed by the average Ghanaian is scary.

In an earlier commentary, we reechoed the concern raised by the Ghana Medical Association about the repercussions of galamsey on the health of Ghanaians.

We empathise with the President as he tries hard to convince stakeholders that he indeed is fighting galamsey.

Unfortunately for him, many doubt this and wonder what success has been chalked as some would want us to believe.

Ken Ashigbey’s demand for a definition of the success being alluded to makes sense because we are at a loss as to what factors accounted for this conclusion. We also demand what level of aggravation would be enough to trigger the declaration of a state of emergency.

Mr. President has given a fresh insight into this troubling matter of galamsey. According to him, he would only rely upon the advice of the National Security Council before such a declaration.

Since such an advice has not yet been given, and we wonder if it will, those calling for it thinking the time is now might be getting it all wrong. The National Security Council is seeing things from a different lens.

The next political campaign season would be unlike future ones. Politicians would have learnt the lessons about not making wild promises which are largely not only unfeasible but unsustainable.

Whoever thought that galamsey would one day take the form it has today?

As a full-fledged politically-inclined subject, it is destroying the integrity of otherwise fine gentlemen who have jumped into it without their thinking caps.

Even a scientist was overhead talking about so-called dechemicalising of water as a project, forgetting that H2O is on its own a chemical.

For want of something to harass their opponents with, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has adopted galamsey for convenience.

Had the Attorney General and Minister of Justice chosen something else to harangue his opponents with, he would have avoided the potential mines on his path.

A few days ago, he announced that charges against the Akonta Mining Company and its owner were ready. He added that the owner of the company, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, should report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for the charges preferred against him to be read to him, failing which he would order his arrest.

Learning later that the suspect’s lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi had told the CID Director-General that his client would make himself available on Tuesday, made many conclude that this case being a political one would follow the path of others in that category.

The posturing of the Attorney General was not comforting and we demand that when such matters crop, politicians on government side while relishing it should avoid the euphoria clearly on their countenance as they speak about them under media cameras.

The ‘by all means find him guilty’ has gained traction among Ghanaians who belong to the other side of the political aisle. We should steer off this tangent and stop the so-called resetting of the judiciary among other state institutions.