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The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed two separate applications filed by lawyers for Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), as well as Solomon Asamoah, former Chief Executive of Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), demanding further disclosures from the Attorney General.

Mr. Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng and two others, have been charged for allegedly stealing a total of GHS49.1 million from the state.

Solomon Asamoah, on the other hand, is before a court with the erstwhile Board Chairman of GIIF, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, for their alleged involvement in the dissipation of state funds in the non-existent $2 million Accra Skytrain project.

They had each filed separate applications before the trial courts asking them to order the Attorney General to disclose certain documents they contend are critical to their defence.

Both trial courts dismissed the applications, and the accused persons, not satisfied with the decision of the courts, challenged the decisions at the Court of Appeal.

The Court of Appeal, however, dismissed both applications, holding that the applications lacked merit.

Adu-Boahene Request

Mr. Adu-Boahene had filed an application for further disclosures, asking the court to order the prosecution to disclose all National Security Coordinators’ special operational accounts, spanning 33 years and five presidents – from 1992 to date.

The request was heavily opposed by the Office of the Attorney General, which asked the court to deny the request, calling it fishing and an attempt to delay the trial.

His lawyer, however, strongly argued that those documents establish a particular pattern and is very crucial to any defence the accused would mount.

Despite the strong opposition mounted by the Attorney General in court, and while the court was yet to deliver its ruling on the motion for further disclosure, the Office of the Attorney General released the National Security Coordinators’ operational accounts from 2017 to 2024 – covering the Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government while leaving out the other accounts.

The court, presided over by Justice Eugene Nyante Nyadu, eventually delivered his ruling on July 3, 2025, reading just the concluding part and dismissed the request for further disclosure, stating that the accused did not provide justification for the request.

Solomon Asamoah

Mr. Asamoah, on the other hand, filed an application before the court asking it to order the prosecution to disclose certain documents which he said were deliberately omitted during disclosure but are crucial to his preparation for defence.

Among the documents he was asking for are all board packs that were sent to members of the GIIF board from 2017 to 2021, along with both signed and unsigned minutes of the Board and Investment Committee meetings that took place during that period.

He was also seeking the complete attendance records for every GIIF Board and Investment Committee meeting within those years.

Again, Mr. Asamoah sought for all memoranda related to the AI Skytrain project, as well as email correspondence between himself and several members of the board, among others.

Moving the motion, his lawyer, Victoria Barth argued that Mr. Asamoah is guaranteed a right under the constitution to have unfettered access and equal right to evidence of meetings that will establish the cause of dealings of the GIIF Board and the nature of its processes of approval.

She said it will also establish the credibility of the ‘persons who claim to have no recollection of the very approvals that are alleged to be lacking,’ adding that ‘it is not the preserve of the prosecution to determine for the accused person what is relevant to the preparation of his defence.’

The application was opposed by Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, who also argued that the materials requested for are not in the prosecution’s possession and did not come into their possession or the possession of the investigators.

‘It would therefore be an impossible order to direct us to produce that which we do not have and we could not have during investigation,’ he said.

The court, initially presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, dismissed the application, holding that the prosecution had indicated that the said documents are not in their possession and since there are other means counsel for applicant can use to procure the documents they are requesting for, the request would not be granted.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has arrested the Acting Head of Legal Affairs at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Freeman Sarbah, in connection with its ongoing investigations into the controversial revenue assurance agreement between the GRA and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML).

The arrest, announced by the OSP in a statement yesterday, forms part of investigation into suspected corruption and alleged ‘obstruction of justice’ connected to the GRA-SML deal.

The SML contract, which sought to enhance revenue monitoring in the downstream petroleum industry and other sectors, has faced intense public criticism over alleged inflated fees, procurement irregularities and concerns regarding the scope and legality of the services provided.

The OSP launched an investigation following media report of possible breaches of procurement laws and potential conflicts of interest. That probe has since expanded to cover senior figures within the GRA and the Ministry of Finance.

The Special Prosecutor’s office has disclosed that it expects to commence prosecutions by the end of November 2025.

Individuals likely to face charges, according to the OSP, include former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta; former GRA Commissioners-General, Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah and Emmanuel Kofi Nti; as well as other high-ranking officials and former advisers at the Finance Ministry.

The Special Prosecutor has indicated that emerging findings point to alleged corruption, abuse of authority and violations of procurement procedures in the awarding and management of the SML contracts.

In a spectacular evening celebrating Ghana’s most impactful businesses and individuals, Brain Hill International School (BHIS) has been honoured as Best International School in Ghana at the 8th Ghana Business Awards, 2025 held at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel.

The recognition highlights the school’s curriculum which blends Ghanaian national standards with international best practices, fostering critical thinking, creativity and academic excellence.

BHIS over the years provides a safe, spacious and well-equipped environment, with temperature-regulated classrooms, nutritious meals, and extended operating hours to accommodate working families.

The Ghana Business Summit and Awards is the nation’s premier platform for thought leadership, market linkages, and recognition of outstanding business excellence. This year’s event was on the theme, ‘Creative Economy Revolution through Innovation: Redefining Ghana’s GDP Landscape’.

In a post media interview, Executive Director at Brain Hill International School, Mary Anane Awuku, expressed her profound gratitude to the staff of the school for their tireless and unflinching dedication towards the development of the school.

According to her, the relentless drive by the passionate educators helps to ensure that every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

‘This honour is super amazing to us at Brain Hill International School. This has come to cement our status as the Best Cambridge Educational School in Ghana. We will continue to work hard and still stand as a beacon of transformative learning in Ghana,’ she said.

Ms. Awuku also took the opportunity to inform the public about the school’s new campus location on the Naa Oyeo Street, Gbawe, which offers programmes for preschool, primary, lower and upper secondary and therapy services for special needs learners.

To her, Brain Hill has the commitment to nurture future leaders for global citizenship.

The event was attended by high-profile dignitaries, including government officials, and the diplomatic corps, among others.

A special security taskforce of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has arrested 30 commercial drivers at Santasi for allegedly charging unapproved transport fares at night.

The operation, which involved police, military, and KMA officers, was carried out following several complaints from passengers over persistent fare hikes on the Santasi-Ahenema Kokobeng route.

The approved fare for the stretch is GHS3, but the arrested drivers were reportedly charging as much as GHS10, taking advantage of the night hours to exploit passengers.

Leader of the taskforce, Sergeant Sampson Dadzie, disclosed to the DAILY GUIDE that all the culprits will be arraigned before court for prosecution.

He said the exercise formed part of the KMA’s efforts to ensure sanity and discipline in the transport sector within the metropolis.

Some passengers expressed relief over the intervention, describing the move as timely and commendable.

‘They always overcharge us at night because there are fewer vehicles. Sometimes we pay whatever they ask just to get home,’ a stranded passenger lamented.

The KMA has assured the public that similar operations will continue across Kumasi to clamp down on drivers who flout approved fare regulations.

Two of Ghana’s leading media personalities, Jay Foley and Roselyn Felli have been announced as official hosts for the 2025 edition of Guinness Ghana DJ Awards.

The event, set for Saturday, November 29, 2025, will witness thousands of music lovers converging at The Palms Convention Centre, Accra, to witness the13th edition of the awards which, according to the organisers, will be one for the books. The show begins at 7 p.m. and will air live on Joy Prime.

Organisers have announced that the best-dressed attendee at this year’s event will win an exclusive stay at the luxurious Aqua Safari Resort, courtesy of Wakanow.

The Ghana DJ Awards is an annual ceremony to recognise and honour disc jockeys (DJs) and other individuals who have influenced electronic dance music in Ghana. It aims to foster the development of Ghana’s music industry by rewarding and celebrating radio, mobile and club DJs who have excelled in their profession.

This year, DJ Sly King is leading the nominations with eight nods – including the prestigious DJ of the Year and Best Mobile DJ categories.

Reigning DJ of the Year, DJ Lord OTB, follows closely with seven nominations, setting the stage for a fierce contest among Ghana’s top disc jockeys.

Organised by Merqury Republic, this year’s nominations reflect the abundance of talent and innovation driving Ghana’s DJ scene.

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has refuted claims by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following investigations into its contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), calling for evidence-based verification and not assumptions.

According to the company, it will present all relevant documents before the appropriate authorities, stressing its operations have been undertaken in line with the rule of law and within the limits of the contract.

‘We remain proud of the work done, the controls that governed it, and the measurable value created for Ghana,’ said the company’s lead counsel.

‘The rule of law is our compass. Fairness, transparency, and evidence must guide the national conversation,’ added the Chief Executive Officer.

This follows the OSP’s briefing on October 30, 2025, which raised issues over its ownership, scope of service, performance and verification, payment system and the subsequent directive by President John Mahama to the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, for the contract to be terminated.

Despite the contract termination directive, SML Ghana reaffirmed its full cooperation with all lawful review processes, and urged that the national dialogue be guided by verified facts, context, and due process.

The company disclosed that assertions suggesting political or public office ownership of SML are inconsistent with official corporate records.

‘SML is a wholly Ghanaian-owned private company duly incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Ghana. Its directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners are publicly registered with the Registrar of Companies. No current or former public official owns, controls, or patronises SML,’ it said.

It further noted that its contract objectives with the GRA are clear, indicating that SML has efficiently performed on its Transaction Audit and External Price Verification, and the Downstream Petroleum Audit contracts under continuous GRA supervision.

It further clarified that all payments made to the company were tied to verified deliverables and measurable outputs, explaining that oversight mechanisms included technical validation, data and report reconciliation, and documentary confirmation were done before any payment was made.

GHS125 million recovery claim

SML described the purported GHS125 million recovery claim by the OSP as misleading, indicating that the state rather owes SML, pointing to official statements on verified performance data and financial reconciliations available directly from the GRA.

‘SML’s revenue assurance audit systems were developed entirely at its own cost and risk, without any financial support from the state. To date, our systems remain the first-of-its-kind, fully integrated, multi-site digital audit and assurance system in the world,’ it stated.

It said the integrated audit system in the downstream petroleum operational chain has generated approximately GHS20 billion in verified revenue for the country, as corroborated by the respective Bank of Ghana Petroleum Collection Holding Account.

The system, it added, has also led to a 92 percent increase in taxable volumes, while SML’s Transaction Audit Service has further contributed to a 33 percent rise in import clearance revenue collection across the monitored sectors.

‘Under this model, payments are based on verified performance and formula-driven allocation, not on vendor-generated invoices. Isolating SML for receiving remittances without the OSP recognising the system-wide framework is both inaccurate and misleading,’ it stated, adding that SML’s work complements rather than duplicates existing state functions.

SML also categorically rejected the OSP’s insinuation of subterfuge and clarified the change of the company’s name, indicating it was a legitimate corporate decision undertaken solely for branding clarity and market simplicity.

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Imams across the Ashanti Region have been urged to take an active role in promoting peace, security, and national development.

The call was made by Sheikh Mohammed Ridwan Kudibawasaba, Peace and Security Analyst and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Radio, when he delivered the keynote address at a training programme for Municipal and District Imams in the Ashanti Region.

The event, held in Kumasi on Monday, November 3, 2025, was organised by the Office of the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Zakaria Al Shoukry, to equip Islamic clerics with knowledge and strategies for promoting peace and community safety.

Sheikh Kudibawasaba, who also chairs the Zongo Peace and Reconciliation Committee in Kumasi, commended the Regional Chief Imam and his council for their leadership and vision in strengthening the role of Imams in nation-building.

He urged the clerics to bridge the gap between Imams and state security agencies such as the police, military, and local authorities through regular dialogue, trust-building, and intelligence sharing to enhance community vigilance and early warning systems.

‘Imams play a crucial role in fostering collaboration with security actors. Regular engagement promotes mutual trust and ensures early detection and prevention of potential conflicts,’ he said.

Describing Imams as community security actors, Sheikh Kudibawasaba noted that in areas where state security presence is limited, their moral authority positions them as first responders in conflict prevention and resolution.

He encouraged Imams to actively partner government in tackling national challenges such as illegal mining (galamsey), violent conflicts, and the spread of extremist ideologies.

‘Internally, Imams can support campaigns against galamsey and violent disputes, while externally, they can help counter extremist ideologies and jihadist recruitment through civic engagement and education,’ he stressed.

Sheikh Kudibawasaba further reminded the participants that Islam is a religion founded on peace, tolerance, and justice, adding that religious leaders must lead by example by promoting unity, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence.

‘Peace and security begin in the minbar (pulpit) and spread to the nation,’ he declared, quoting the Qur’an in Surah An-Nisa verse 165, which highlights the duty of messengers to guide humanity towards truth and righteousness.

He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen peace and national development, particularly within Zongo communities, and commended the Office of the Regional Chief Imam for its continuous efforts to build a safer and more united society.

The Ghana Football Association has announced plans to organise a testimonial match in honour of legendary Ghanaian striker and former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, in recognition of his outstanding career and immense contributions to Ghanaian football.

The GFA, in collaboration with the former Sunderland star, will reveal full details of the event in due course. The testimonial is expected to serve as a fitting tribute to a player whose name has become inseparable from the history of Ghana’s national team.

Affectionately known as ‘Baby Jet,’ Asamoah Gyan stands as Ghana’s all-time top scorer, with 51 goals in 109 appearances for the Black Stars. His impact extends beyond national borders, Gyan is also Africa’s highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, having netted six goals across three tournaments: Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, and Brazil 2014.

Gyan’s club career was equally illustrious, spanning multiple continents and showcasing his exceptional talent to the world. He began his professional journey with Liberty Professionals in Ghana before moving to Udinese in Italy, and later enjoyed successful spells with Modena (on loan), Rennes in France, and Sunderland in the English Premier League.

His remarkable scoring prowess earned him stardom in Asia and the Middle East, where he became a household name with Al Ain and Al Ahli in the United Arab Emirates, before later representing Shanghai SIPG in China and Kayserispor in Turkey. Gyan concluded his professional career at Legon Cities FC in Ghana.

Through his dazzling performances, leadership and charisma, Asamoah Gyan has left an indelible mark on Ghanaian and African football.

The upcoming testimonial promises to be a momentous celebration, honouring a career that inspired millions and cemented Gyan’s legacy as one of Africa’s greatest football icons.

Tensions flared on social media after a video went viral which appeared to show Communication Minister Sam Nartey George bypassing former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo without exchanging pleasantries.

Over the weekend, notable political figures, both from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of the son of former Interior Minister, Henry Quartey.

The all-white event saw Sam George exchanging pleasantries with members of the New Patriotic Party, which has since become a topic for discussion on the internet.

Nonetheless, Popony_j, an NDC social media commentator, posted a 0.13 seconds video on X of the Minister bypassing the former President under the caption, ‘Sam George and Nana Addo beef be everlasting oo.’ The post has since generated over 440.9k views.

This has generated varied opinions on X. Felix Ayumu, under the post wrote, ‘Post the whole video, I don’t think @samgeorgegh or any of the ministers understand this government will do this to Nana Addo. They may disagree with him but will not do this to him in public.’

Processor_911 wrote, ‘Massa why? You can’t tell me Sam saw the former president and never greeted him. This must be a coincidence. Or a deliberate cut video. You people should stop this nonsense.’

Sam George reacted to the video, calling it ‘unfortunate’ and urging people to ignore the said post made by Popony_j.

He wrote, ‘This is most unfortunate. I spent over a full minute exchanging pleasantries with the former President. I may have disagreed vehemently with him as President, but even when he was President, I ALWAYS paid him due compliments and respects. My exchange with him yesterday was cordial. Whatever you seek to achieve, I leave you to your conscience and GOD.’