He tragically passed away on July 6, 2024, at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital due to alleged negligence of school authorities. The somber ceremony, held at the family house, was attended by friends, family, classmates, and sympathizers, as reported by adomonline.com. The atmosphere was heavy with grief as classmates took turns reading tributes, sharing fond memories, and expressing their heartfelt condolences. The family of Theophilus reiterated their calls for justice, attributing his death to negligence. Theophilus was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital on July 3, 2024, after being referred from Ewim Polyclinic.

Stephen Yakubu, Chairman of the Upper West REGSEC, expressed shock over the incident despite the deployment of numerous security personnel such as police and soldiers, who have been patrolling the area. He emphasised the need for residents to remain vigilant, especially in light of the recent dawn incidents, and encouraged them to provide any relevant information that could aid the investigation. In response to the escalating situation, Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Member of Parliament for Wa Central, has offered a reward of 100,000 cedis for information leading to the apprehension of those responsible for the killings. "If the police do not act decisively, there is a risk that residents may take matters into their own hands. As authorities continue to investigate these tragic acts of violence, the community remains anxious, hoping for justice for the victims and peace for Wa residents.

Dubbed “Get Ready and Fit Mahama Walk”, the exercise preceded the pofficial campaign launch scheduled for Saturday July 27, 2024, in Tamale, Northern Region. Addressing supporters from various constituencies at the finish line, Mr Mahama stressed vigilance at the polls and called on the electorate to ensure the NDC won the 2024 election. Highlighting some key policies, Mr Mahama reiterated his resolve to hold government officials accountable when elected. Among other commitments, he said the NDC would attend to various challenges in the coastal communities when it returned to power. Clad in NDC colours, supporters from all age groups blew vuvuzelas and jammed to music and NDC slogans booming from loud speakers.

Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: peacefmonline.comSalam Mustapha, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party, has expressed unwavering confidence in his flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to win the upcoming December elections. According to him, his party will use a unique strategy to beat their main contender, the National Democratic Congress. Contributing to Peace FM's "Kokrokoo" morning show, Salam Mustapha highlighted how the NPP will defeat their opponents during the elections. "By God's grace, we are going to win the 2024 elections. The NPP will win the 2024 elections with a strategy that our National Youth Wing calls 'surprise and attack'.

What truly influenced Sammy Gyamfi to pursue politics was Rawlings’ willingness to take sole responsibility for his failed coup attempt and spare his comrades. Reflecting on his early days in TEIN, Sammy Gyamfi highlighted the diversity and inclusivity of the group, which made him feel a sense of belonging. after the first week, I was asking them, so what’s the NDC organ here? “Then the next week, I went for a TEIN meeting at the Great Hall Foyer, I remember very well. Sammy Gyamfi’s story is a testament to his perseverance and passion for politics, which ultimately led him to his current role as the NDC Communication Officer.

"It will be a hotly contested election, if everything I have seen continues. It has been a hotly contested election just like in the UK as well. What we have seen in the UK is that based on the fact that it is hotly contested, it doesn’t mean it won’t be a good one. "People should have the opportunity to debate the issues, interrogate what promises the political candidates have made, and really challenge that. The upcoming 2024 elections present an opportunity for Ghanaian voters to shape the future direction of their nation.

Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comHenry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, the National Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared the party’s readiness to engage in a debate with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) under any conditions. In a recent Facebook post, Nana B expressed the NPP’s willingness to debate the NDC, even if the event were to take place at the NDC's headquarters or be moderated by the NDC’s General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia. “DMB is ready to debate JDM even with Asiedu Nketia as the moderator and at the NDC’s headquarters or JDM’s office as the venue,” Nana B stated. This declaration comes in the wake of calls from the NPP’s flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for a debate with the NDC's flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama. His aide, Joyce Bawah, has dismissed the debate suggestion, arguing that there is nothing substantial to debate about given the current economic challenges.

Politics of Saturday, 20 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has stated that he has already determined the winner of Ghana’s presidential election in December. In the case of Ghana, however, Reverend Owusu Bempah said he has already worked on the winner of the election, which he emphasized cannot be swayed in any way. But as for Ghana, I am working and I have finished working on it, and it will happen. In January 2021, Reverend Owusu Bempah, who credits himself with accurately prophesying several elections, said he had now graduated from prophesying election results to selecting who wins an election. I’m the pacesetter when it comes to prophecies in Ghana,” he stated during a 31st watch night service at his church.

“There is no link between the leaked tape and what the president has done. Whatever is in the leaked tape, the report is with the president; he can do whatever he wants with the report. If the president wants to change the IGP, he will do it without breaking any law. Agordzo said COP Yohuno is one the finest police officers he has worked with, describing his appointment by the president as commendable. On July 17, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed Commissioner of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations.

This approval comes after successful discussions between the police and Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs argue that Dr. Addison, whom they accuse of significant mismanagement at the Central Bank, should be replaced with a more competent individual. Previously, on October 3, 2023, the Minority caucus held a protest calling for the resignation of the governor and his deputies. The initial protest was considered unsuccessful, leading the Minority caucus to plan a new demonstration date, which took almost a year to finalize. The central bank responded that this information was already available to the public.

He boldly challenged people to call him a "false prophet" if Agyapong achieved that percentage. "I am throwing a challenge today, that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the president in the spiritual realm as I speak. However, the NPP presidential primaries resulted in a win for Bawumia with 61.43% of the total votes, while Kennedy Agyapong came in second place with 37.41%. During a panel discussion on June 28, 2024, the Warrior-Prophet declared that Dr. Bawumia, currently serving as Ghana's Vice President, and his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), will win the 2024 presidential election. He went further to describe their inauguration attire, stating that Dr. Bawumia will wear a specific outfit, and Dr. Prempeh will don traditional Kente cloth on January 7, 2025.

Kwame A Plus has reacted to the news that he’s set to appear on United Showbiz this weekend with his alleged baby mama, MC Yaa Yeboah. A Plus, according to his former friend Afia Schwarzenegger, has welcomed a child with the loudmouth media personality and co United Showbiz panellist. A Plus denied the allegation and United Showbiz has promised fireworks this weekend as they placed both the politician and Yeboah on their panel. Following the release of the flier for this weekend’s show, A Plus reacted by sharing it and adding some commentary in the form of a song. The song was basically mocking Afia Schwar and her claims and elicited hilarious reactions from fans.

According to him, the government has transcended into perpetuating thievery on citizens in the name of taxation. "Ghana is a country which in my considered opinion, has moved beyond taxation to robbery of the people; instead of taxing people, we are now robbing the people," he stated during a lecture he delivered at the 2024 edition of the Domelevo Accountability Lecture in Accra on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He warned African leaders to learn from the recent civil protests in Kenya and draw lessons from the events that occurred during the protests. "The question you want to ask is, have the other African leaders, including our own president, taken any cue out of it? TWI NEWSThe 2024 Domelevo Accountability Lecture was on "Is Ghana Winning the Fight Against Corruption?"

General News of Thursday, 18 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comUS Customs and Border Protection officials reportedly seized ninety (90) giant African snails from a passenger travelling from Ghana at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport last month. The passenger is said to have declared other prohibited items, including beef skin and fresh peppers, but failed to declare the giant snails. While giant African snails are considered a delicacy in most West African countries, the slimy gastropods, which can grow up to 8 inches, are considered invasive in the US and other Western countries. The US Department of Agriculture has said that giant African snails can pose serious health risks to humans, as they are known to carry the parasite rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis. In 2023, live giant African snails were found in the suitcase of a traveller who had also arrived from Ghana at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

General News of Thursday, 18 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter fuel prices increased on Tuesday, July 16 after a 4% margin, commercial transport drivers announced a 15% increase in transport fares, effective Monday, July 22. This latest fare increment brings the total number of increases to three within a space of just seven months. 30% fare increase in MarchCommercial drivers announced a 30% fare increment which took effect on March 7. 20% fare increase in AprilVIP JEOUN transport announced a fare hike on April 26, 2024. Despite a directive by the transport ministry instructing drivers not to increase prices, some drivers disregarded it and implemented new fares anyway.