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Rapper, Kwaw Kese, has said that demolishing houses will not solve Accra’s recurring flooding problem.

In a post on X, the musician argued that the city’s flooding challenges are mainly due to poor drainage systems rather than the presence of buildings in certain areas.

According to Kwaw Kese, Accra is surrounded by mountains and bordered by the sea, making it natural for rainwater from higher grounds to flow towards the ocean.

‘Accra is surrounded by mountains and faced by the sea. When it rains, the water from the mountains has to flow to the sea but due to no better drainage systems the water can’t flow into the sea. So what happens? FLOOD,’ he wrote.

The rapper called on authorities to focus on constructing efficient drainage systems, dredging gutters and waterways, and connecting them properly to the sea to allow the free flow of water.

‘Breaking people’s houses and homes won’t solve anything. Consider building drainage systems, dredging our gutters and waterways and connecting it to the sea,’ he stated.

Kwaw Kese also warned that unless long-term solutions are implemented, Accra will continue to experience devastating floods every year.

‘Next year by this time we will be seeing the same videos circulating and hearing the same cries and innocent people’s homes will go down and we would be facing the same problems,’ he added.

A 27-year-old man, whose identity has not yet been established, has died after being apprehended by residents of Mpasatia in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region over allegations of stealing an ‘aboboyaa’ (motorised tricycle).

The incident reportedly occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, when members of the community arrested the suspect in connection with the alleged theft.

Sources indicated that the suspect died shortly after his arrest under circumstances that remain unclear.

The matter has since been reported to the police, who have commenced investigations into both the alleged theft and the circumstances leading to the death of the suspect.

Police have not yet released the identity of the deceased, pending the identification of the body and notification of his family.

When DAILY GUIDE visited the scene, police officers were present and preparing to convey the body, which had been covered with leaves, to the morgue for preservation and further identification.

Meanwhile, residents have been urged to remain calm and cooperate with investigators as police work to establish the facts surrounding the incident.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has paid glowing tribute to Malta Guinness following the conclusion of the beverage company’s four-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Women’s Premier League.

GFA General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo, described the partnership as a major catalyst in the growth and development of women’s football in the country, highlighting the company’s significant contributions both on and off the pitch.

According to Addo, Malta Guinness played a crucial role in raising the profile of the league through financial investment, enhanced branding, increased visibility and promotional initiatives that helped strengthen the women’s game.

‘On behalf of the Association, the Women’s Premier League clubs and all stakeholders, I wish to sincerely thank Malta Guinness for their tremendous support and partnership over the past four years,’ he said.

The GFA noted that the sponsorship period coincided with remarkable progress for the league, including improved competitiveness, greater public interest and increased recognition for players and clubs both locally and internationally.

As the sponsorship officially comes to an end this June, the Association described it as the close of an important chapter in the evolution of the Women’s Premier League.

However, Addo revealed that discussions between the two parties have been positive, with both the GFA and Malta Guinness expressing interest in maintaining a relationship in Ghana football in some capacity moving forward.

The Association also disclosed that plans are underway to unveil a new and enhanced sponsorship package for the Women’s Premier League ahead of the 2026/27 season, as efforts continue to build on the gains made during the Malta Guinness era.

Miss Galaxy Ghana, a premier environmental and sanitation beauty pageant that empowers young women to become ambassadors for a cleaner, greener country, has opened applications for its 2026 edition.

Themed, ‘Rep Your Constituency, Drive Sustainability,’ the registration runs from now until early June 2026, with application forms available via https://forms.gle/8LtaNCY3rXJBx1wV9.

According to the organisers, the pageant is the start of a transformative journey where beauty meets advocacy – empowering young women to lead environmental renewal across Ghana.

The pageant allows delegates to represent their constituency on the national stage; champion environmental advocacy through impactful projects; gain leadership training and mentorship; showcase their beauty and talent while driving sustainability, as well as network with sponsors and media for national visibility to unlock exclusive prize packages – crowns, cash rewards, ambassadorial roles, media features, and international travel opportunities.

The organisers say the event will give selected delegates the chance to shine as National Youth Green Ambassadors and inspire transformation across Ghana.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged businesses and investors to make financial decisions based on prevailing market conditions rather than speculating against the Cedi during transactions.

Speaking at the Money Summit in Accra on Tuesday, the Second Deputy Governor of the BoG, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, said the central bank is continuously working to sustain recent gains in exchange rate stability and warned that speculation on the currency could undermine confidence in the foreign exchange market.

‘The fundamentals of this economy do not reward speculation against our currency. I urge every actor, because we’ve seen that semblance in the market, whether you’re a bank, an importer, an exporter, or an investor, to transact based on genuine and present needs, not out of fear or panic. As you have heard, our reserves continue to build, and they are there as buffers to help us support this economy,’ she said.

The Deputy Governor noted that recent macroeconomic indicators have strengthened the Cedi and restored stability, marking an important opportunity for businesses to support and sustain these gains.

‘A currency is a promise. Investors are drawn to markets where systems are reliable, regulations are predictable, and trust is firmly established. Trust is what turns a good year into a credible decade. Capital follows trust. When trust is present, the risk premium falls, the cost of capital reduces, and money becomes patient – willing to fund a five-year factory or a full crop cycle rather than fleeing at the first tremor,’ she stated.

She said the central bank would continue to accumulate reserves towards a durable floor of six months of import cover and press ahead with the Ghana Gold Reserve Accumulation Programme (GGRAP) to achieve its medium-term target of 15 months of import cover.

According to her, these buffers will help the economy absorb shocks without panic, noting that the nation’s reserves have remained strong and the Cedi has stayed largely resilient despite recent oil market volatility and geopolitical turbulence.

‘We are coordinating a financial sector-wide agenda to pool and structure the long-term savings we already hold such as in pensions, in our capital markets, in remittances, and direct them towards productive, patient investment at home,’ the Deputy Governor added.

Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first goal for Ghana, but a stoppage-time equaliser denied the Black Stars victory as they drew 1-1 with Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday night.

The international friendly marked the first game of Carlos Queiroz’s tenure as Ghana coach and formed part of the team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Wales started brightly and tested Lawrence Ati-Zigi on several occasions in the opening stages, but the Ghana goalkeeper produced important saves to keep the scores level.

After a difficult start, the Black Stars gradually grew into the contest and looked the more dangerous side after the break, with Ernest Nuamah causing constant problems down the flank.

The breakthrough arrived in the 66th minute and it came from one of Ghana’s brightest young talents.

Nuamah’s attacking run ended with an effort coming back off the post and Yirenkyi was quickest to react, converting from close range to score his first goal for the senior national team.

The goal sparked celebrations among the large Ghanaian support inside the Cardiff City Stadium as the Black Stars moved closer to handing Queiroz a winning start.

Nuamah was arguably Ghana’s standout performer on the night, repeatedly stretching the Welsh defence with his pace and direct running.

However, just as the visitors looked set to claim victory, Wales struck in stoppage time. Lewis Koumas headed home from a Neco Williams cross to rescue a draw for the hosts and deny Ghana a morale-boosting win.

Despite the late setback, the match provided several positives for Queiroz, particularly the performances of Nuamah and Yirenkyi, as Ghana continue their build-up to the World Cup.

The Black Stars will open their Group L campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia later in the tournament.

The rate of inflation rose for the second consecutive month in May 2026, climbing to 3.7 percent from 3.4 percent in April, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

The year-on-year inflation rate increased by 0.3 percentage points, indicating a modest resurgence in price pressures after months of steady declines.

Addressing journalists at the release of the May CPI data, Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, explained that the latest figure means the average basket of goods and services purchased by households cost 3.7 percent more in May 2026 than in the same month last year.

The Consumer Price Index rose to 270.2 in May 2026 from 260.5 in May 2025, which reflects the increase in the general price level over the period.

Despite the recent uptick, Dr. Iddrisu described the broader inflation outlook as encouraging, noting that inflation has dropped significantly from 18.4 percent recorded in May 2025.

‘In the space of 12 months, the rate of price increases has fallen by a remarkable 14.7 percentage points. That is one of the most encouraging stories in these numbers we are releasing today,’ he said.

According to him, the sharp decline in inflation over the past year has considerably eased the burden on households that had been grappling with rising living costs.

‘The pressure that was squeezing household budgets so painfully a year ago has eased dramatically,’ he stated.

However, Dr. Iddrisu cautioned that the latest figures point to a slight return of inflationary pressures, with May recording the second monthly increase in inflation since December 2024.

‘Compared with April 2026, when inflation was 3.4 percent, the May figure of 3.7 percent represents a rise of 0.3 percentage points,’ he noted.

On a month-on-month basis, prices increased by 1.1 percent between April and May 2026, which suggested that consumers experienced moderate price increases during the period.

While acknowledging the recent rise, Dr. Iddrisu maintained that the overall trajectory of inflation remains favourable.

‘The long-term trend is firmly downward and reassuring, but in the most recent months, prices have ticked up a little. Both insights are true, and we report both because our duty is to give you the full and honest picture,’ he said.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has condemned what he described as growing external pressure on African countries to alter their laws and cultural values as a condition for receiving development assistance and international cooperation.

Delivering the keynote address at the opening of the Fourth African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values at the Parliament House in Accra, Mr. Bagbin said the practice of tying aid, trade agreements and bilateral partnerships to the adoption of foreign legal and cultural paradigms undermines the sovereignty of African states.

He stressed that sovereignty must be understood as the inherent right of a people to determine their own social, economic and moral destiny without external coercion or ideological conditionalities.

‘In recent times, we have witnessed a troubling narrative where development assistance, trade agreements, natural resource agreements and bilateral cooperation have been made contingent upon the adoption of legal and cultural paradigms alien to our socio-cultural fabric,’ he stated.

Mr. Bagbin argued that conditioning aid on changes to domestic laws violates the principle of sovereign equality enshrined in the United Nations Charter.

‘We do not seek to dictate the internal legal frameworks of other continents, and we expect, in return, the same respect for our sovereignty,’ he said.

The Speaker maintained that African constitutions empower legislatures to preserve and promote indigenous cultural values while balancing them with modern development and fundamental human freedoms.

Citing Article 39 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, he said Parliament has a constitutional mandate to serve as a bridge between traditional heritage and modern statutory law, particularly on issues relating to the family and social values.

‘Our laws must look like the people they are written to protect. A law that does not resonate with the spirit, history and moral conscience of the citizenry is a dead law,’ he emphasised.

Mr. Bagbin further called on African legislators to remain accountable to the mandates of their electorates and ensure that national laws reflect the values and aspirations of their people.

Addressing delegates from across the continent, he urged African nations to work together to defend legislative sovereignty and resist ‘unfair external pressures.’

He noted that no African country could effectively safeguard its sovereignty in isolation and called for stronger collaboration through regional parliamentary bodies, including the Pan-African Parliament, the ECOWAS Parliament, the East African Legislative Assembly and the SADC Parliamentary Forum.

The Speaker also advocated the adoption of an African Family Values Charter to establish a common continental framework for protecting family structures and cultural values.

According to him, such a charter would help harmonise family protection laws across the continent, strengthen Africa’s collective voice and reinforce national sovereignty through an indigenous framework developed by Africans for Africans.

Mr. Bagbin said Africa’s quest for development should not come at the expense of its cultural identity, stressing that the continent could modernise and compete globally while remaining true to its traditions and values.

He urged participants to translate the resolutions of the conference into concrete legislation, budgetary commitments and effective oversight mechanisms aimed at protecting families, preserving cultural heritage and strengthening national sovereignty across Africa.

Chiefs and residents of communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine of Gold Fields Ghana Limited in the Western Region have thrown their support behind the company’s application for an extension of its mining lease, citing its significant contributions to local development and livelihoods.

The debate over the proposed 20-year extension of the Tarkwa Mine’s lease has generated considerable public discussion.

However, residents of the mine’s host communities insist that the lease should be renewed, arguing that the cessation of mining operations would pose a serious threat to local economic activity, employment and infrastructure development.

According to them, the mining company has undertaken numerous community development and infrastructure projects since commencing operations in the area, while creating both direct and indirect employment opportunities for thousands of residents and contractors.

‘We have witnessed the direct and indirect employment of thousands of local workers and contractors, which has gone a long way to improve the living standards of people in our communities and beyond,’ they stated.

The residents appealed to the government to renew Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mining lease before its expiry in April 2027.

At a joint press conference held at Huniso last Friday, the chiefs and residents unanimously endorsed the lease extension.

Speaking on behalf of the chiefs, Nana Nvida, Chief of Huniso, justified the call for the renewal, pointing to the company’s investments in critical infrastructure, including roads, schools and health facilities.

He noted that the Huniso main road, which had long been in a deplorable condition despite three previous rehabilitation attempts, is currently being reconstructed by Gold Fields.

Nana Nvida also cited the construction of an ultra-modern sports stadium in Tarkwa, major health facilities within the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality, scholarship schemes, potable water projects and support for local agribusiness and livelihood programmes.

‘We are pleading with President John Dramani Mahama and the government to listen to us and renew the lease, even up to 30 years. We are close to the company and are better placed to testify to what the Tarkwa Mine has done for our communities,’ he said.

The chief, however, urged the company to create more employment opportunities for young people to strengthen peaceful relations with host communities.

The Queenmother of Huniso, Obaahema Yaa Damoah, echoed the Chief’s sentiments and appealed to Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to support efforts to secure the lease renewal.

The Assembly Member for the Huniso-Pepesa Electoral Area, Egya Philip, argued that many of the development projects in the host communities had been undertaken by Gold Fields rather than the Municipal Assembly.

‘Almost all the projects you find in the host communities were carried out by Gold Fields. If such a company has not breached any mining law in the country, why should it be denied a lease extension?’ he asked.

Similarly, the School Management Committee Chairman for Brahabobome, Albert Benuye, said his community had benefited immensely from the company’s operations.

‘We did not have a single school in Brahabobome until Gold Fields came and built classroom blocks, a teachers’ bungalow, an ICT laboratory and a community centre,’ he said.

He added that the company had also awarded scholarships to schoolchildren and supported community development initiatives.

‘Gold Fields has not breached any law. Let us allow them to continue their business. Government can renegotiate the terms if necessary, but it should not reject the company’s request for a lease extension,’ he added.

Meanwhile, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has rejected claims that it has failed to undertake meaningful corporate social responsibility projects in Tarkwa and its surrounding communities.

The Foundation maintained that its investments in roads, education, healthcare, livelihoods and social infrastructure have transformed lives across the mining enclave.

According to the Foundation, it has invested more than $110 million in development projects over the years and believes critics are overlooking visible evidence and the testimonies of beneficiaries.

‘It has come to us as quite a surprise that there are comments in the media suggesting that Gold Fields has done nothing in Tarkwa. That is not factual,’ the Foundation’s Executive Secretary, Abdel Razak Yakubu, stated.

He stressed that the company’s impact should not be assessed solely on physical infrastructure but also on the livelihoods, economic opportunities and social interventions it has created within host communities.

TikToker, Priscywan, has revealed that after years of uncensored trolling on social media for her facial features, she had to undergo facial surgery to correct the abnormalities.

Speaking on Emelia Brobbey’s ‘Okukuseku’ talk show, Priscywan stated that a beauty facial surgeon reached out to her on TikTok after observing the numerous hate coming from the comments section. ‘You see, with the contents that I produced, my face always show and there were a lot of bullying towards me, because I have a symmetrical face. So a lady DM me saying she is into facial profiling and she has witnessed the bullies and want to help. I gladly agreed provided if she will pay me and have the surgery for free, which she agreed (sic),’ she disclosed.

When asked whether she is done with surgery, Priscywan stated that she intends to have an extensive surgery in the coming days, saying, ‘What I want to achieve with my face I haven’t gotten it yet, so I have plans of undergoing surgery itself to appreciate my beauty.’

Priscywan (Priscilla Addae), known for her boldness and outspoken commentary, rose to fame by mimicking local personalities and has since expanded into hosting, acting, and discussing lifestyle, relationship, and social issues.