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Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration ‘is the biggest political scam’ – John Mahama
Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has described the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government as a disaster and ‘the biggest political scam’ in the Fourth Republic.
Addressing some Ghanaians during his building Ghana Tour at Nalerigu in the North East Region of Ghana, he said, “ Indeed I say that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration is the biggest political scam in the fourth republic, they package themselves very beautifully with a lot of lies and deceit and they got the people to vote for them.”
According to him, the hypocrisy is annoying, adding that “This is the same government where someone said that if it is about just borrowing and spending even their child in primary school can be president, every sector is in trouble.”
He said all the state-owned enterprises that were making a profit under the erstwhile NDC administration are all making losses.
“Today it is just a story of broken promises, the good thing about democracy is, every four years we have the opportunity to make a change, we have the opportunity to make a choice,” he noted.
He added that Ghanaians are called upon again on December 7, 2024, to exercise their mandate and make a choice.
According to the former President, after what the country has gone through in seven and half years, he would be surprised should anyone vote for the NPP again.
“Maybe those who have made money under this government, but I know that the majority of Ghanaians have seen a reversal in the quality of their lives,” John Mahama concluded
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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