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Former Chief Executive Officer of National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been released unconditionally from the custody of Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), where he had spent four days and five nights following his arrest at the Accra International Airport.

His release followed persistent pressure mounted by his lawyer, Godfred Yeboah Dame, who criticised the arrest and described it as a deliberate attempt to thwart the permission granted to his client by a High Court, to travel to London for medical appointment.

A source close to the matter indicated that the former Attorney General had threatened that his client would refuse to comply with outrageous conditions imposed by the Attorney General (AG), EOCO and the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) and that he would rather remain in custody until the court sets him free.

Mr. Aludiba was subsequently released at about 8 p.m. on July 8 from EOCO custody without any conditions.

The source further indicated that the former NAFCO boss was not even made to sign any document at all, raising further serious questions about the basis for his arrest and detention when he was already on a court granted bail.

Rearrest

Mr. Aludiba is standing trial with his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GHS62.6 million.

He was arrested at the airport in the late hours of July 4 when he attempted to travel to the United Kingdom for a medical reason.

Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, in a Facebook post, confirmed the arrest and claimed Mr. Aludiba, who was granted permission by the trial court to travel, attempted ‘to use false means to empty his frozen bank account with Republic Bank on Thursday, which occasioned tonight’s arrest.’

His legal team, led by former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, sharply denied the allegation and threatened to initiate contempt of court proceeding against the AG and the BNI Director for thwarting the orders of the court which permitted him to travel to London for medical reasons.

The lawyers subsequently filed an application for Habeas Corpus asking the court to compel the Attorney General, BNI and EOCO to produce his body following his Rambo-style arrest at the Accra International Airport.

An affidavit in support of the application sworn to by his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, avers that the embattled former government appointee was denied access to counsel and his family since his arrest in the late hours of July 4, 2026.

His lawyers argue that the arrest and subsequent detention were merely calculated to defeat the orders of a High Court which had granted him leave to travel for medical treatment.

They further contend that the arrest at the airport was unlawful and in breach of Mr. Aludiba’s fundamental rights as both the manner of the arrest and the reason subsequently assigned for same violate the constitution.

Legal Battle

Mr. Aludiba has been at the centre of legal battle after he was arrested and charged for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state.

He and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, are facing a total of 20 charges, including defrauding by false pretences, stealing, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, using public office for profit, dishonestly receiving and intentionally causing financial loss to the state.

The two were discharged by a High Court on May 5, 2026, following a decision by the Attorney General to drop all charges against them as a result of the discovery of new evidence.

They were later rearraigned on May 15, 2025, after the Attorney General filed new charges sheet.

The court has concluded case management conference and the prosecution is set to call its first witness on July 15, 2026, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Several families have been rendered homeless after a fierce fire gutted a 30-bedroom house at Nkawie in the Ashanti Region, destroying property worth thousands of cedis.

The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. with the flames spreading rapidly through the building before occupants could rescue most of their belongings.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Nkawie and Komfo Anokye fire stations responded promptly to the distress call and battled the blaze, successfully preventing it from spreading to adjoining buildings.

Although no deaths or injuries were recorded, the victims lost clothing, household items, important documents and other valuables in the inferno.

Residents who witnessed the incident commended the firefighters for their swift response, which helped contain the blaze and prevented further destruction.

The cause of the fire remains unknown. Officials of the Ghana National Fire Service have since launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Brazilian midfielder, Andrey Santos, in a deal worth up to £50 million.

The transfer gathered pace after United expressed their interest over the weekend, with the two clubs quickly settling on terms. United will pay an initial £48 million, while a further £2 million in achievable add-ons could take the total value of the deal to £50 million. Chelsea have also secured a 10% sell-on clause.

Santos has been given the green light to undergo a medical ahead of completing the move to Old Trafford. He is expected to join fellow Brazilian Ederson, who is also set for a medical before sealing a £35 million transfer from Italian side Atalanta following Brazil’s exit from the World Cup.

The signing addresses a key area of concern for United, who prioritised strengthening their midfield after Casemiro left the club at the end of his contract. Their options were further reduced after Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious cruciate knee ligament injury, ruling him out for an extended period.

United explored moves for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, but both deals proved unsuccessful. Anderson’s valuation exceeded £110 million, while Fernandes opted to join Tottenham after they submitted an £85 million offer.

With Kobbie Mainoo still on World Cup duty with England, United were facing the start of pre-season with Mason Mount as their only experienced central midfielder.

Santos is set to become Chelsea’s third major departure of the summer, following the exits of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid and Tyrique George to Everton.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has questioned the policy rationale behind the government’s decision to operationalise regional tribunals, arguing that Ghana’s existing judicial system has effectively served the country throughout the Fourth Republic.

Contributing to the debate on the principles of the Tribunals Bill, 2026, after its second reading by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, Mr. Jinapor said while the Constitution empowers Parliament to establish the jurisdiction of regional tribunals, the government had failed to justify why the country needed them now.

He acknowledged that the Attorney General was acting within the law by sponsoring the bill.

‘Article 143 of the Constitution mandates Parliament to prescribe the jurisdiction of regional tribunals and offences against the state and the public interest. Therefore, the Attorney General is very much on firm grounds to be sponsoring this bill,’ he said.

However, he maintained that constitutional authority alone was insufficient justification for reviving a judicial institution that had largely remained dormant under the Fourth Republic.

‘What is the policy rationale for this great attempt to have regional tribunals? Why must we have regional tribunals now when throughout the life of the Fourth Republic we have done well with the existing judicial structures?’ he asked.

Mr. Jinapor noted that the country’s justice delivery system had successfully relied on Magistrate and District Courts, Circuit Courts, High Courts, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court for more than three decades, questioning the need to introduce another layer of adjudication.

He said regional tribunals had never been a fundamental feature of the Fourth Republic’s judicial architecture and wondered why Parliament was being asked to pass an extensive law to operationalise them.

The Damongo MP also recalled what he described as the painful history of regional tribunals during military rule, arguing that they remained associated with injustice in the minds of many Ghanaians.

‘Regional tribunals in our country have a history, and I want to submit most respectfully that the history is not pleasant. Many Ghanaians have had very terrible experiences when it comes to regional tribunals,’ he stated.

According to him, the tribunals of the past dispensed justice in a manner that resulted in serious injustices, with proceedings in which judges’ identities were concealed.

He urged Parliament to be guided by the country’s constitutional history, describing the Constitution as ‘a living organism’ that embodies both Ghana’s history and aspirations.

Although he acknowledged the Attorney General’s clarification that regional tribunals operated during the early years of the Fourth Republic under former President Jerry John Rawlings, Mr. Jinapor insisted they had never become an integral part of Ghana’s judicial system.

Instead of reviving regional tribunals, he urged the government to channel resources into strengthening the existing High Court system.

Citing the committee’s report that indicated the tribunals would help clear about 3,360 backlog cases, he argued that the same objective could be achieved by increasing the capacity of the High Courts.

He called for the appointment of more judges, additional judicial staff, improved logistics, greater investment in technology and the expansion of fast-track court systems to accelerate the administration of justice.

‘Why can we not strengthen the existing High Court, retool it, get more judges, provide more logistics and clear this backlog of cases?’ he asked.

AG Response

Responding to the concerns, Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, acknowledged that the public tribunals established during the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) era had been associated with excesses and allegations of human rights abuses.

He, however, assured Parliament that the proposed tribunals would operate strictly within the safeguards of the 1992 Constitution and would be fundamentally different from those of the past.

He said the bill provides for a Tribunal Oversight Committee, operating under the Judicial Council, to monitor the work of tribunals and prevent any abuse of power.

Dr. Ayine disclosed that he had proposed decentralising the oversight committee by establishing regional committees to monitor tribunal operations and report any misconduct to the Judicial Council and the Chief Justice.

He stressed that the objective of the bill was to promote the expeditious administration of justice, broaden citizens’ participation in the justice delivery system as envisaged by Article 125 of the Constitution, and complement, not replace, the existing courts.

The Attorney General rejected suggestions that the revival of tribunals was intended to resurrect the politically controversial public tribunals of the past or target members of any political party.

‘I want to assure every Ghanaian that bringing back or operationalising the tribunals does not in any way resurrect the ghosts of the past,’ he said.

Bill Memorandum

According to the memorandum accompanying the bill, the proposed legislation seeks to establish a comprehensive constitutional and statutory framework for the operation of tribunals, clarify their jurisdiction and procedures, reduce case backlogs, promote access to justice and ensure greater public participation in the administration of justice while embedding robust safeguards to protect human rights and uphold due process.

The suspects, comprising 41 males and three females, were picked up during the intelligence-led exercise in communities including Emena New Site, Boadi, Abuabo, Ash Town, Kodie, Bremang, Pankrono, Gyinyaase, and adjoining areas.

A statement issued by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of Ashanti Regional Police Command, DSP Godwin Ahianyo, indicated that the operation uncovered what police described as a drug distribution network allegedly targeting students of tertiary institutions.

‘Police intelligence indicates that the network had been operating around university communities,’ the statement said.

Among the key suspects arrested is Emmanuel Duah, 24, who is alleged to have been producing cannabis-laced toffees, advertising them on online platforms and selling them mainly to students.

Another suspect, Richard Boateng, 45, is accused of producing cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages for distribution, while Frederick Agyei is alleged to have served as a major supplier of cannabis to university students.

The police also seized several suspected narcotics and other items during the operation.

The exhibits retrieved included 200 sachets of 225mg Tramadol tablets, quantities of 250mg Tramadol, 400 sealed wraps of dried leaves suspected to be narcotics, locally prepared fruit juice suspected to contain narcotic substances, and a refrigerator containing suspected narcotic concoctions.

Other items seized were Rizla rolling papers and nine casino jackpot machines believed to have been used for unlawful activities.

DSP Ahianyo said all exhibits had been secured for forensic examination and evidential purposes, adding that the suspects remained in police custody assisting with investigations.

The police said they were pursuing additional suspects believed to be connected to the network as efforts continued to dismantle every link in the alleged supply chain.

The Ghana Police Service assured parents, students, educational institutions, and the general public of its commitment to protecting communities from illicit drug trafficking and related crimes.

It further commended members of the public whose information helped in the operation and urged citizens to continue providing credible intelligence to assist in the fight against crime.

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed significant differences in the weight of commonly used food measurement units across the country, highlighting the need for standardisation to improve the accuracy of agricultural statistics.

The findings are contained in three publications released under the Non-Standard Units Survey (NSUS), conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA).

According to the reports, the same cups, tins, sacks and size classifications used daily in homes, markets and at farm gates often represent different quantities depending on the region, making it difficult to compile reliable national data on agriculture, food security and the economy.

The survey found, that a small-sized cup of local rice weighs an average of 0.352 kilogrammes nationally but ranges from 0.320 kilogrammes in the Savannah Region to 0.378 kilogrammes in the Greater Accra Region.

Similarly, a medium-sized margarine tin used in markets has a national average weight of 0.276 kilogrammes, but weighs as little as 0.228 kilogrammes in the Ahafo Region and as much as 0.346 kilogrammes in the Ashanti Region.

The Household Report also revealed that a small-sized Puna yam weighs an average of 1.043 kilogrammes nationwide but reaches 1.564 kilogrammes in the Bono Region, while the weight of a medium-sized cup of gari differs from 0.267 kilogrammes in Bono East to 0.292 kilogrammes in the Eastern Region.

At the farmgate level, the survey uncovered even wider disparities.

The commonly used cocoa (jute) sack for dried yellow maize weighs between 131.1 kilogrammes in Greater Accra Region and 198 kilogrammes in Bono East Region, a difference of nearly 67 kilogrammes.

The report further showed that size descriptions such as small, medium and large are often unreliable indicators of actual weight, whereas container-based measures used for oils generally provide more consistent results because of their fixed capacities.

To address these inconsistencies, GSS has developed nationally representative conversion factors that translate commonly used non-standard units, including olonka tins, cups, heaps, bundles, bottles and size-based classifications, into standard metric measurements.

The Statistical Service said the conversion factors would improve the quality and comparability of agricultural data used to estimate production, trade, consumption, food security, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

According to GSS, the reports represent a major milestone in Ghana’s agricultural statistical system by providing policymakers, researchers, development partners and other data users with reliable evidence for planning and decision-making.

The Service added that the new conversion factors will help ensure greater consistency in agricultural data collection and strengthen evidence-based policy formulation for the country’s development.

Residents of Adwafo in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region have been thrown into a state of shock following the death of a 38-year-old man, Kofi Moses, who was found dead behind his house shortly after returning from church on Sunday.

The deceased was reportedly found hanging from a mango tree behind his house under circumstances that are yet to be established.

Speaking to DAILY GUIDE, the Area Committee Chairman, Bro. Sammy, described the incident as heartbreaking, saying the community was struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss.

‘The whole community is in shock. He went to church and when he came back, this happened behind the house. We are all praying for the family,’ he stated.

According to him, Kofi Moses was well known in the community, and his sudden death has left his family, friends and neighbours devastated.

The body has been deposited at the Nkawie Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, the police have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Bro. Sammy disclosed that the police have since released the body to the family for burial, which has been scheduled for today.

The incident has sparked calls from community leaders for residents, particularly young people, to seek support from family members, pastors, elders and health professionals whenever they face emotional or personal challenges instead of suffering in silence.

YFM, Ghana’s leading youth radio station, has launched a nationwide humanitarian campaign to support families affected by the recent floods in Accra.

Dubbed ‘We Dey For Each Other’, the initiative falls under the station’s YCares corporate social responsibility programme and aims to mobilize Ghanaians to provide relief for communities that lost homes, belongings and livelihoods to the disaster.

Announcing the campaign, Dr. Timothy Kwakye Karikari, Director of Broadcasting at Global Media Alliance Group, said young people have a critical role to play in driving social change.

‘At YFM, we believe young people are more than the future, they are a powerful force for change today.

Through the ‘We Dey For Each Other’ campaign, we are calling on Ghanaians and everyone living in Ghana to turn compassion into action,’ he said. ‘Together, we can help families recover and remind them that they are not alone.

‘The station is calling for donations of non-perishable food, bottled water, clothing, blankets, toiletries, baby supplies, school materials, and financial support. YFM is urging students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate bodies, and the general public to contribute.

The campaign will run across radio, TV, print and digital platforms, with community activities including clean-ups, flood education, counseling, medical consultations, and a Heroes Campaign to recognize people who helped victims during the floods.

The first phase will focus on collecting donations. YFM will then work with NADMO and other agencies to ensure items reach the most affected areas.

Donations can be dropped off at YFM’s front desk at Legon City Mall in Accra, and at YFM stations in Kumasi and Takoradi at Takoradi Mall. Enquiries can also be made via WhatsApp/phone on 020 222 2098 or 055 542 5068, or by email at info@yfmghana.com.

‘This is more than a relief campaign,’ Dr. Karikari added. ‘It is a movement to restore hope and inspire unity when our nation needs it most.’

On August 15, 2026, BET Award-winning star, Stonebwoy, will lead the inaugural BHIM Festival with Ghanaian talents like Ofori Amponsah, DopeNation, Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, and United Kingdom (UK) artiste Stylo G.

Produced by his Burniton Music Group, the show celebrates BHIM Nation’s global rise and blends afrobeats, dancehall, and highlife for the diaspora. Stonebwoy also teased a remix of Ofori Amponsah’s 2010 hit ‘Odo Nwom’ with KiDi, calling it an honour, while tickets remain available via stonebwoy.live, AXS, and Ticketmaster amid surging demand.

In a post on X, Stonebwoy urged his music fans worldwide to endeavour to join him mark his first ever concert in London. The post read, ‘LONDON, I Am Coming Back Again. You’re about to witness Greatness and the Fire that never settles! @BHIMFESTIVAL, OVO Arena Wembley. AUG. 15. Make sure you lock in.’

BHIM Festival is the flagship annual concert organised by BHIM Nation, the fanbase and movement led by Ghanaian Dancehall/Reggae artiste Stonebwoy. It’s one of the biggest music festivals in Ghana and has become a major date on the country’s entertainment calendar, usually held towards the end of the year in Accra.

It brings together top Ghanaian and international acts on one stage.

Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has dismissed media reports claiming that an international arbitration tribunal or a foreign court has ordered the Black Volta Project to be handed back to former foreign investors, insisting that no such ruling exists and describing the reports as false and misleading.

In a statement issued yesterday and signed by the Chairman of Azumah Resources Limited, Noel Addo, the company said the publications grossly misrepresented legal proceedings currently before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Tribunal and the High Court in England.

The company assured employees, suppliers, business partners and other stakeholders that the reports did not reflect the true legal position and should therefore be disregarded.

According to Azumah Resources, neither the ICC Arbitration Tribunal nor the High Court in England has issued an order directing that the Black Volta Project be transferred to the former investors – IGIC Pty Limited, Cangol Pty Limited and Azumah Resources Australia Limited.

It further argued that such an order could not lawfully be made because the mineral rights covering the project have been granted by the Government of Ghana to Azumah Resources Limited, Upwest Resources Limited and Phoenix Resources Limited.

The company said Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and its mining laws protect those mineral rights, making it legally impossible for any foreign court or arbitration tribunal to order that the concessions be transferred to another party.

The statement also challenged those behind the reports to produce any court order or arbitral award directing the transfer of ownership, explaining that the only existing court process is an ex parte application filed by the former investors on June 10, 2026, seeking interim relief against Engineers and Planners (E and P).

According to the company, the application sought orders requiring E and P to stop interfering with operations at the Black Volta and Sankofa mine sites, restore access to certain operational assets and return administrative control of the company’s Office 365 email server and domain.

However, Azumah Resources said the ex parte order itself made it clear that E and P was entitled to apply within 14 days to have the order set aside and that it would not become enforceable until that application had been determined.

It disclosed that E and P has already filed an application challenging the order and that the matter remains pending before the High Court in England.

The company added that it has filed its own supporting statement in the proceedings, confirming that all assets associated with the Black Volta Project remain under the custody, possession and control of Azumah Resources Ghana Limited.

It noted that the High Court is yet to fix a hearing date for the application and, therefore, described reports suggesting that E and P had failed to comply with a court order as ‘inaccurate and misleading.’

Addressing claims over ownership of the project, Azumah Resources said the ICC Arbitration Tribunal had already declined, in an interim award delivered on September 19, 2025, requests to reverse changes relating to shareholding, board appointments and management of the company.

According to the statement, that decision effectively left intact Engineers and Planners’ acquisition of shares in Azumah Resources Ghana Limited and Upwest Resources Limited.

The company also sought to explain the commercial background to the dispute, stating that Engineers and Planners entered into a Framework Agreement in 2023 to acquire and develop the Black Volta Project for US$100 million.

It rejected suggestions that the agreement related solely to equity ownership, insisting that the transaction covered both the debt and equity interests held by the former investors in Azumah Resources Ghana Limited and Upwest Resources Limited.

The statement said the agreement provided that, in exchange for the US$100 million payment, IGIC, Azumah Resources Australia and Cangol would transfer all their interests in the companies, including both loans and shares.

Azumah Resources further disclosed that after disputes emerged, the parties negotiated a settlement agreement reaffirming that the US$100 million represented payment for both debt and equity.