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Speak up! Salam Mustapha urges CSOs and faith-based organizations
The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has urged civil society groups and religious bodies to speak out against what he describes as unfair treatment by the government, following the arrest and release of dancehall artist Shatta Wale.
His call comes amidst the arrest of Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., popularly known as Shatta Wale, by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on August 20, 2025.
The case is tied to a Lamborghini Urus linked to a $4 million U.S. fraud scheme involving a Ghanaian man, Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is serving a seven-year jail term in America.
Shatta Wale was detained after he failed to produce ownership documents for the luxury vehicle.
He reportedly told investigators he purchased the car via WhatsApp from a man known only as “Zak” but could not provide contact details or proper paperwork. The only document available was a customs declaration in the name of the convicted fraudster.
In the evening of August 21, 2025, Shatta Wale met his bail conditions after the initial amount of GH¢10 million with two sureties was reduced to GH¢5 million.
His release followed hours of protest by hundreds of fans who gathered at EOCO headquarters in Accra, chanting and demanding his freedom.
Mr. Mustapha, who visited the EOCO office in the evening, told journalists and bloggers that the government must be reasonable in its dealings with citizens.
He said no one should be treated as a second-class citizen because of political affiliation.
He contrasted the arrest of Shatta Wale with the case of an individual who allegedly attacked nurses at Ridge Hospital but still walks free.
He described the arrest over a car issue as “absolute nonsense.”
According to him, what is happening in Ghana is no longer normal but “abnormal.”
He insisted that the government was oppressing its people and urged civil society organizations, faith-based groups, and the general public to rise and speak out
By: Jacob Aggrey
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WASSCE 2025 begins: Asenso Boakye commends students at Bantama for abstaining from exams malpractice
The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, has praised students in his constituency for showing discipline and avoiding examination malpractice as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.
The MP visited four Senior High Schools in Bantama: Asanteman SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS and Bantama SDA SHS to monitor the start of the exams.
A total of 5,370 students from these schools are taking part in this year’s WASSCE.
Mr. Asenso Boakye expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of the exams and commended both students and supervisors for their commitment to a smooth process.
He encouraged the candidates to remain focused and diligent, stressing that success comes through hard work and not shortcuts.
He wished the students the best of luck and urged them to make their families, schools and the Bantama constituency proud.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Ghana is ready to lead Africa in pharmaceutical production – Mintah Akandoh
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed confidence that Ghana is on the right path to becoming one of the leading producers of pharmaceuticals in Africa.
He made the statement at a meeting with local pharmaceutical companies on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Accra.
The meeting brought together key players in the industry to discuss how to increase production capacity, improve quality standards, and expand access to essential medicines.
Mr. Akandoh said the government was committed to supporting local producers with the right policies, infrastructure, and incentives to help them grow.
He explained that building a strong pharmaceutical sector was crucial not only for Ghana’s health security but also for economic development and regional trade.
“Ghana is ready to lead Africa in pharmaceutical production. We have the expertise, the capacity, and the political will to make this vision a reality,” he noted.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the government’s initiative, describing it as timely, given the rising demand for affordable and high-quality medicines across the continent.
They said with the right level of support, Ghana could achieve self-sufficiency in drug manufacturing and expand into regional markets.
The discussions focused on strengthening regulations, meeting international standards, and encouraging research and innovation to ensure long-term growth of the industry.
By: Jacob Aggrey
