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Kwame Jantuah backs Mahama’s move to address fuel prices
A member of the Convention People’s Party, Kwame Jantuah, has welcomed plans by John Dramani Mahama to hold an emergency cabinet meeting on rising fuel prices.
Speaking in an interview on GHone TV on Tuesday, he noted that the decision by the President shows that he understands the challenges Ghanaians are facing.
He explained that the move to convene a cabinet meeting is a sign that the government is paying attention to the impact of fuel price increases on citizens.
According to him, government must not focus only on removing specific charges, such as the one cedi levy, but rather look at the entire structure of petroleum pricing.
He stressed that even if a single charge is removed, fuel prices could still remain high, making it necessary for a broader approach.
He pointed out that there may be room to adjust some petroleum charges, but emphasised that a long term strategy is needed to stabilise prices.
He urged government to take advantage of Ghana’s status as an oil producing country to reduce dependence on imported refined fuel.
He called for the expansion of the Tema Oil Refinery to increase local refining capacity.
He suggested that part of Ghana’s crude oil could be refined locally and stored as strategic reserves to help cushion the country during periods of high global prices.
He added that increasing strategic fuel reserves beyond the current levels would help the country respond better to future shocks.
He further noted that government could use excess revenue from higher global crude oil prices to cushion consumers.
According to him, with crude oil prices currently above the benchmark used in the national budget, there is an opportunity to provide some relief.
He raised concerns about capital flight, explaining that importing refined fuel leads to the outflow of foreign exchange.
He proposed that refining more fuel locally would help reduce this and strengthen the economy.
According to him, while the President’s decision to review the situation is a positive step, the outcome of the cabinet meeting will determine whether it brings real relief to Ghanaians.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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