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Communication Minister joins Togo High Commission’s 65th Independence Day Celebration in Ghana
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The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP) has underscored the significance of the reactivation of Togo’s Independence Day celebrations in Ghana after more than a decade, recognising it as a pivotal moment to reaffirm bonds of cooperation, friendship and solidarity between the two nations.
This was contained in a speech delivered on behalf of His Excellency, the President, John Dramani Mahama at the 65th Independence Day Celebration held at the Togolese High Commission in Accra.
According to the Minister, Ghana takes pride in deepening our bilateral engagement across all sectors, adding, Government is open and ready to work closely with our Togolese counterparts towards the timely reactivation of the Togo High Commission in the near future.
Mr.Samuel Nartey George indicated that the operationalization of the Noépé-Akanu Joint Border Post is a tangible result of shared efforts.
This initiative, according to him, highlights the commitment to facilitating seamless movement and communication across borders, which is essential for economic growth and regional integration.
He described the longstanding academic cooperation between Ghana and Togo, particularly the partnership between the University of Lomé’s Village of Benin and the Ghanaian Ministry of Education which has greatly enhanced linguistic and cultural ties while nurturing generations of Ghanaians proficient in the French language as a vital asset in today’s increasingly interconnected world.
He said, “This is a partnership we deeply value and remain committed to strengthening”.
The Minister indicated that Government remains open and ready to work closely with Togolese counterparts towards the timely reactivation of the Ghana-Togo Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation, which serves as a vital mechanism for structured dialogue and collaboration across all sectors.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
