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Disappointed Ghanaian fans call for Hughton’s head after Cape Verde defeat
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A section of the Ghanaian fans at the stadium
What many thought will be an easy three points for Ghana turned into a nightmare after Cape Verde handed the Black Stars a 2-1 shock defeat in their opening Group B match of the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
Prior to the game, hundreds of Ghanaians in their paraphernalia trooped to the streets of Abidjan amidst singing and dancing, optimistic of a win for Ghana.
Their confidence was derived from the fact that, the other game in Ghana’s group between Egypt and Mozambique ended in a 2-2 draw and a win for Ghana would send them to the top of the table ahead of the next round of matches.
It was, however not to be as it ended in a defeat with many Ghanaians quietly retiring to bed, hoping that there would be joy in the morning.
They poured out their disappointments with many calling for the head of Coach Chris Hudgton.
Speaking to The Spectator Sports after the game, Kofi Owusu, a Ghanaian fan questioned the substitutions made by the coach in the second-half which according to him, contributed to the defeat.
“Just when the Ghanaian attackers (Semenyo and Paintsil) were properly warming up into the game, the coach shockingly changed them and kept Ashimeru who had already run out of gas,” he stated.
However, former Chief Drummer for the Black Stars, Joseph Langabel rather blamed the players for their abysmal performance which contributed to the painful defeat.
“This kind of football by the Black Stars is clearly unacceptable. They play as if there is nothing at stake and would at the end, break our hearts,” he stated.
Afua Serwaa, who was hoping to hit the streets of Abidjan to celebrate Ghana’s victory said, “I cannot believe what I saw on the pitch because I actually wrote Cape Verde off.”
“Dede Ayew and his team must win the next match to compensate Ghanaians for the heartbreak,” she added.
From Michael D.Abayateye, Abidjan
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all aspirants campaigning in the Greater Accra Region to suspend their campaign activities on August 5 and 6 and instead mobilise supporters for the party’s planned “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration.
The directive was issued by the party’s National Steering Committee in a statement signed by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the decision forms part of efforts to ensure a strong turnout for the demonstration, which is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The party said the protest would begin at 5:00 a.m., with participants expected to gather at the Supreme Court in Accra.
It further directed Regional, Constituency and Polling Station Executives in Greater Accra to work closely to mobilise members and supporters for the event.
“The National Steering Committee is calling on all aspirants currently campaigning across the Greater Accra Region to temporarily suspend their campaign activities on the 5th and 6th of August and join in mobilising support for the upcoming demonstration,” the statement noted.
The NPP appealed to party members and supporters to remain peaceful, disciplined and orderly throughout the protest.
The demonstration forms part of the party’s response to concerns it has raised over issues relating to Ghana’s democratic governance and the justice system.
The NPP leadership expressed confidence that party members would cooperate fully to ensure a successful and peaceful event.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the recommendation to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment as part of the constitutional review process.
He said the proposed amendment would affect Articles 3, 13, 19 and 72 of the 1992 Constitution, with offences that previously attracted the death penalty instead carrying life imprisonment.
Dr. Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee.
According to him, the government believes the death penalty is inconsistent with the constitutional right to life and Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
He explained that the recommendation forms part of broader proposals aimed at strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights under the Constitution.
Dr. Ayine said the government had also accepted the spirit of several recommendations to expand rights relating to women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and the youth.
He added that a comprehensive Human Rights Act would be introduced to protect these rights and provide detailed enforcement mechanisms instead of amending the entrenched provisions of the Constitution through a national referendum.
By: Jacob Aggrey
