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Dr. Apaak to burry father on January 31

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The Apaak family has officially announced funeral arrangements for the late Pastor John Azundem Apaak, who will be laid to rest on Saturday, January 31, 2026. In a statement issued on behalf of the family and signed by Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Member of Parliament for Builsa South and Deputy Minister for Education, the family informed friends, associates, and the general public of the burial plans for the respected clergyman and family patriarch. Pastor John Azundem Apaak, aged 81, passed away on November 4, 2025, after a lifetime marked by unwavering faith, humility, and service to humanity. Widely regarded as a devoted servant of God, he dedicated several decades of his life to ministry, community development, and the spiritual upbringing of many across the region. His death has been described as a profound loss not only to his immediate family but also to the Church, the Builsa traditional area, and all who encountered his ministry and leadership. Many remember him as a disciplinaria...
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Wrong Target, Wrong Time: GPRTU Misses Fare Abuse Problem

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  By William Sarpong (Managing Editor, Environmental Guide / The Exclusive Newspapers & Online Portals)  The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) appears to be adopting a misplaced and counterproductive strategy in its attempt to address the persistent problem of trotro drivers charging passengers double fares. Across Accra and other urban centres, unscrupulous trotro drivers have perfected a routine of exploiting commuters at their most vulnerable hours. The practice begins early in the morning, when workers are rushing to their jobs, and resurfaces in the evening when tired passengers are desperate to return home. At these peak periods, fares are arbitrarily doubled with little regard for officially approved transport charges. These illegal practices are often enabled by so-called loading boys, who loudly announce inflated fares the moment they sense that passengers are stranded or competing for scarce vehicles. The result is an organised form of exploitation that ...
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Transparency, Merit to Guide Ghana Scholarships – Haruna Iddrisu

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   The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has charged the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Ghana Scholarship Authority to administer scholarships strictly on the principles of merit, genuine need, national development priorities, and transparency. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held in Accra, the Minister said the establishment of the Authority fulfills a major campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2024 general elections to end cronyism and abuse in the award of government scholarships. He noted that in the past, public office holders and politically connected individuals often took undue advantage of scholarship schemes at the expense of needy but brilliant students, a practice he described as unacceptable and contrary to good governance. “This will no longer be an individual decision where someone simply decides to award a scholarship to a son, cousin, or politically connected...
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KGL Has Come To Stay; Fourth Estate Chasing Non-existent Glory

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  When the Fourth Estate/Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) started their negative campaign against KGL, their suggestion to Mahama's government was Cancellation/Termination/Abrogation of the 'terrible' NLA-KGL contract BUT in the wisdom of Mahama's government, the NLA-KGL deal SHALL STAY FOREVER  with reviews and renegotions in the interests of the State(NLA and GRA) and KGL.  We seriously need to commend the efforts of Mahama's government for protecting as well as creating enabling environment for private sector and indigenous entrepreneurs to  grow as enshrined in Article 36(Economic Objectives) of the 1992 Constitution.  When the facts, data and reality defeated Fourth Estate/Media Foundation for West Africa, they have now made a u-turn to claim credit for the Review Process being  undertaken by the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice.  Before the propaganda by Fourth Estate and subsequent petition to the Office of the President, the curr...
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Facts Defeat Propaganda: NLA–KGL Agreement Retained, Review Process Already Underway — Razak Kojo Opoku (PhD)

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  The government of President John Dramani Mahama has rejected calls for the cancellation, termination, or abrogation of the National Lottery Authority (NLA)–KGL licensing agreement, opting instead to maintain the contract with provisions for review and renegotiation in the interest of the State and all parties involved. This position follows sustained public criticism of the NLA–KGL deal by investigative media group The Fourth Estate and its parent organisation, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), which had described the agreement as “terrible” and petitioned the government to annul it. According to a statement issued by Razak Kojo Opoku (PhD), a former Head of Public Relations at the NLA, the Mahama administration, after assessing the facts and data surrounding the agreement, determined that the deal should remain in force, subject to periodic reviews and renegotiations rather than outright termination. “The wisdom of Mahama’s government has prevailed. The NLA–KGL deal s...
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Arise Ghana Hails Stability Under Mahama Administration

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   Pressure group Arise Ghana has delivered an extensive independent national assessment of Ghana’s state of affairs, marking one year of the John Dramani Mahama administration, describing the period as one of economic stabilization, cautious optimism, and unresolved structural challenges. Addressing a press conference, the group said the engagement was not partisan but intended to spark a national conversation on governance, accountability, and the social contract between government and citizens. According to Arise Ghana, Ghana inherited a deeply distressed economy in January 2025, characterized by inflation exceeding 23 percent, a rapidly depreciating cedi nearing GH¢16 to the dollar, soaring food and fuel prices, weak foreign reserves, high public debt, and collapsing investor confidence. One year on, the group acknowledged significant macroeconomic improvements, citing a drop in inflation to 6.3 percent, economic growth above 6 percent, foreign reserves exceeding $11 billi...
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LMWG Defends Bawa Rock, Slams Minority Claims

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  Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) has strongly defended the licensing of Bawa Rock Limited as an aggregator under the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) scheme, describing recent claims by the Minority Caucus in Parliament as misleading, politically motivated, and lacking industry context. In a press statement issued in Accra on January 7, 2026, the watchdog group said while parliamentary oversight remains vital to democratic accountability, the Minority’s approach to the issue has generated “more heat than light” and risks undermining confidence in ongoing reforms within Ghana’s gold trading and mining sector. LMWG stressed that Bawa Rock Limited is not a newly created entity positioned to exploit policy changes, but a long-established indigenous company with operational experience in Ghana’s extractive industry. According to the group, the company has made deliberate investments in infrastructure, systems, and professional management aligned with international best practices in precio...
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Korle Gonno Central SDA Sets Sanctuary Apart for God

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   The Korle Gonno Central Seventh-day Adventist Church has officially dedicated its church building to the glory of God, crowning decades of faith, sacrifice, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to the gospel mission. The sacred dedication ceremony, held on the Sabbath, was led by Pastor Dr. Chris Annan-Nunoo, Pastor of the Korle Gonno Central SDA Church and Executive Secretary of the Southern Ghana Union Conference (SGUC), who described the occasion as a testimony to God’s faithfulness rather than the inauguration of a physical structure. “Today, on this sacred Sabbath, we gather not to begin a new building, but to bear witness to God’s faithfulness,” Pastor Annan-Nunoo declared. “Though the structure before us already stands solid, complete, and beautiful, this dedication affirms what has always been true—Christ is the real foundation upon which this church is built.” He emphasized that the dedication was not about chronology but conviction—a public declaration that beh...
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Community Defends Bawa-Rock’s Integrity and Impact

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   Supporters and beneficiaries of Bawa-Rock Company Limited have issued a strong statement of unwavering support for the company, describing it as a model of integrity, ethical business practice, and community-driven development in Ghana. In a press release dated January 4, 2026, the group praised Bawa-Rock for standing out in an era often marked by allegations of corporate misconduct. Incorporated on January 14, 2015, Bawa-Rock Company Limited has, over the years, built a reputation not only as a successful corporate entity but also as a key driver of social progress, particularly within the Obuasi Municipality and surrounding communities. According to the statement, Bawa-Rock’s operations have consistently been guided by principles of service, accountability, and social responsibility. The company has reportedly reinvested its success into initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and addressing pressing community needs. A major focus of the company’s work has been youth e...
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Albert Dwumfour Leads Massive Christmas Charity Drive

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   President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has extended a major act of benevolence to over 2,000 households in selected communities as part of a Christmas outreach dubbed “Sharing of Love.” The donation exercise, which benefited residents of Alajo, Kotobabi Down and Newtown Down, attracted several distinguished personalities, including the Alajo Mantse, Nii Armah Ajoor II; the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus; as well as chief editors and leading figures within the media fraternity. Speaking at the event, Mr Dwumfour explained that the gesture was inspired by Christian teachings, particularly the biblical message that God gave His only begotten Son to mankind. He noted that Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, should serve as a reminder for people to show love and compassion, especially to the less privileged in society. “This season should motivate all of us to share what w...
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