But businessman, Raymond Archer, has wondered why government embarked on the clean-up exercise worth GH¢20billion when these collapsed banks needed only GH¢9billion to be in business. Speaking on Radio Gold monitored by GhanaWeb, he said there was no sense in the move taken by government. "When this government came into office, they targeted Duffuor's bank, brought it down, targeted Agongo's bank because he is supposed to be linked with the NDC, brought it down. Like I said to you, it's either they know what they are doing and they don't care...Now, they came for my business," Raymond Archer told Sena Nombo of Radio Gold FM. Finance Minister, Ofori-Atta supervised the banking sector clean-up from mid-2017 to January 2020.

Business News of Sunday, 23 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comGeneral Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to relieve Ken Ofori-Atta of his post as the Minister of Finance. He opined that Mr Ofori-Atta's performance over the years has been below the belt, therefore, he needs to be sacked. "The Finance Minister has a serious problem...about 90 MPs of his party rose up and said the man is not correct so they should remove him," Mr Koomson said. When asked if he wants the Minister of Finance sacked, Abraham Koomson said, "Why not, it has taken too long. The IMF programme, according to the government is aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and safeguarding debt sustainability among many others.

General News of Saturday, 22 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has said the figures stated in media reports of a robbery incident at her home in Abelemkpe were wrong. But in her letter of resignation addressed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the minister stated that the figures in the police report she filed with her husband differ from those reported in the media. “Whereas I can state emphatically that those figures do not represent correctly what my husband and I reported to the Police, I am very much aware of the import of such stories around someone in my position,” parts of the statement read. Cecilia Dapaah stated that by the end of investigations into the matter, she would be exonerated. “I intend to cooperate fully with all state agencies to enable them fully establish the facts," the former sanitation minister said.

In a tweet, the minority leader urged the minister to voluntarily resign from her duties until relevant state institutions complete a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter. The sum in question to $ 1 million, €300,000 and millions of Ghanaian cedis. Of the accused, Sarah has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢1 million, with two sureties required to deposit their Ghana cards with the court's registrar. It was clarified that the bail conditions are subject to review by the substantive judge as Judge Susana Ekuful was serving as a relief judge at the time. In her briefing, Judge Susana Ekuful revealed that Patience, along with her alleged boyfriends and father, has been remanded into lawful custody.

First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseh Oseip-Owusu, has condemned the current parliament as the worst in the nation's history. The scathing criticism comes in the wake of recent actions by the minority caucus, which have hindered legislative progress. Minority member Alhassan Suhuyini raised concerns about the quorum, challenging the Speaker's decision on the question put forth regarding the clause. However, the First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu, took a broader view in his assessment of the situationIn an interview, he lamented the current state of affairs in the eighth parliament, stating, "We have decided to do politics rather than business. This equal number in parliament has brought out the worst in MPs; I have repeated it, and I will repeat it again; this parliament, the eighth parliament has made the least number of laws.

In a July 20 interview with Kwesi Parker-Wilson of Oyerepa TV at his office, Bugri Naabu expressed his frustration with people referring to him as the IGP's "boy," stating that such claims make him angry and feel disrespected. He emphasized that the IGP is not someone who merits the status of being referred to as his "boy," highlighting his own authority and standing in society. IGP cannot call me his father, but he can call me his Nana (chief); that is who I am," Bugri Naabu asserted. Furthermore, Bugri Naabu stated his willingness to cooperate with any investigation that may arise regarding the leaked audio and its implications. "I am a Ghanaian, and so I am not above anything; if I have committed an offense, the offense will chop me," Bugri Naabu added.

Furthermore, Bugri Naabu stated his willingness to cooperate with any investigation that may arise regarding the leaked audio and its implications. "I am a Ghanaian, and so I am not above anything; if I have committed an offense, the offense will chop me," Bugri Naabu added. Although he had indicated from the start of the interview that he was not going to comment on the leaked audio, Kwesi Parker-Wilson was able to eventually get Bugri Naabu to say something. Naabu was one of four persons who had sessions with NIB operatives, the pro-government portal in a report. Bugri Naabu himself also appeared before the NIB officials until 4 p.m., on Thursday, July 20, 2023, to answer questions as part of the investigations, the report added.

General News of Thursday, 20 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bugri Naabu has denied any involvement in the leaked tape that allegedly contained a plot to have the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo-Dampare, removed from office. Although there have been accusations and speculations linking him to the audio recording, Bugri Naabu stated that he is not responsible for the leaked tape. Speaking to Kumasi-based Oyerepa TV, the former chairman, Bugri Naabu noted that even if he does have any knowledge of the audio, he will come out at the right time to speak. “I don’t know who did the recording, but they cannot do that. Even though I don’t know hold to hold it, I believe they can do recording work,” he said.

General News of Thursday, 20 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comWe conclude the two-part series of GhanaWeb TV’s ‘Legal Agenda’ interview with one of the lead proponents of the anti-gay bill currently before parliament, Sam Nartey George. In this last part, the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram speaks extensively about the contents of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill. In homosexuals, it is 40% so how then do you tell me that this is a better way of life? He also described the different, inconsistent attributions that the different sects of the LGBTQ+ community prefer to be called as madness. Watch the full interview between Sam Nartey George and host of Legal Agenda on GhanaWeb TV, Matilda Boateng Nartey, below:AE/DA

General News of Thursday, 20 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a bid to halt the day-to-day trial proceedings, the lawyers of Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson are taking his case to the Supreme Court. His legal team have filed for an interpretation of Article 19 of the Constitution, which revolves around the principle of fair trial. They aim to address the question of whether a fair trial entails the accused being present in court every day. Is that what fair trial means?" The Court of Appeal had previously dismissed Quayson's application for a stay of proceedings at the High Court on July 19.

A former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has indicated that the anti-gay bill currently before parliament could bring about more problems for Ghana than the positives it aims to achieve. He also raised concerns that a lot of state resources are being committed to this when they could have been redirected. We are creating a police state…“I mean, why would we spend state resources in prying into people’s private affairs? Inusah Fuseini said this while speaking in an interview on Citi TV and monitored by GhanaWeb. The current state of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, popularly known as the anti-gay bill, is that parliament has adopted the bill.

Lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu has reiterated his stance on abolishing the death penalty from Ghana's statutes. He emphasized that implementing the measure has serious implications, as it could lead to the irreversible killing of an innocent individual. Speaking in an interview on Joy News, the Madina Member of Parliament highlighted the risks associated with retaining the death penalty and expressing concern about the possibility of wrongful executions. "So, the possibility of that one person you can kill wrongly is more reason why we need to scrap the death penalty law." According to him, those responsible for signing the warrant and overseeing the execution, such as the authority granting the death warrant and the prison officers involved, should bear the same consequence.

Politics of Thursday, 20 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Otumfuo Ahenenananomhene, Nana Kwame Mensah-Bonsu, has said that former President John Dramani Mahama will win the 2024 presidential elections. Even if the NPP bring Jesus Christ, they would lose the election. A good thing speaks for itself,” the traditional ruler said in Twi in a viral video shared by journalist KB Nkansah. He also urged the NDC presidential candidate to make someone from the Ashanti Region his running mate for the 2024 elections. TWI NEWSWatch a video of the sub chief's remarks in the video below:BAI/OGBYou can also watch this episode of People & Places on GhanaWeb TV:

Sports News of Wednesday, 19 July 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn uncle of the late Kabiru Moro, Buhari Tamimu suspects that the death of his nephew was a result of cardiac arrest. Kabiru Moro, an ex- Medeama and Asante Kotoko was confirmed dead on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, while participating in a community football match at Akwatia in the Eastern Region. The friend just told me, ‘Haven’t you heard what has happened?’ He told me Kabiru has passed. Moro had a great career and was known for his contributions to both Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League. The late Kabiru Moro’s burial took place on Wednesday, July 19, in accordance with Islamic customs.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, 19 July 2023, Mr Ablakwa described Godfred Dame’s action as nicodemus and meant to create an insulation for himself. “Newly intercepted documents reveal that on January 19, 2023 -- Ghana’s Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame nicodemusly resigned from his role as Secretary to the Executive Council of the scandal-dominated ‘National’ Cathedral of Ghana. “He was subsequently replaced on March 16, 2023 by Sena Chartered Secretaries Ltd. “Only time will tell if Dame’s apparent Pontius Pilate resignation will absolve him of all liabilities on judgment day,” he added. TWI NEWSAttached to Ablakwa’s social media post are correspondence detailing the AG’s resignation and his replacement on the Executive Council of the National Cathedral.