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Hamza Suhuyini: “If We Went Back in Time, Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, and Ofori-Atta Would Face Execution”
A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hamza Suhuyini, has launched a strong criticism against the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta of poor economic management and corruption.
During a political discussionat Metro TV , Suhuyini argued that the current economic hardships are the result of “propaganda-driven leadership and reckless financial decisions” under the NPP administration.
He maintained that the government’s decision to implement the debt exchange programme and introduce new taxes, such as the e-levy, were attempts to conceal “economic incompetence and corruption.”
According to him, while the NDC under John Mahama managed the economy with transparency, the NPP’s record was filled with financial scandals, pointing to the National Service Secretariat, the Buffer Stock Company, and the Electricity Company of Ghana as examples.
“Look at the level of looting under this government people are suffering in hospitals because there are no basic drugs, yet huge sums of money have been siphoned,” he noted.
Mr. Suhuyini further alleged that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta had fled the country to avoid accountability after leaving office, claiming he was “running away from facing questions about his role in the economic crisis.”
In a controversial remark, Suhuyini stated that if Ghana were in the era of the 1979 “house cleaning” exercise led by former Head of State Jerry John Rawlings, President Akufo-Addo, Dr. Bawumia, and Ken Ofori-Atta “would have been viable candidates for execution” because of what he described as their “economic crimes” against the state.
He stressed that the NPP, in his view, poses the greatest threat to Ghana’s democratic and economic stability and should be held accountable even while in opposition.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that poor coordination and weak communication among security agencies contributed significantly to the violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In his address on the findings of the Election-Related Violence Report, the Minister said the task force that investigated the incidents discovered that the lack of proper coordination between security institutions often led to confusion on the ground, resulting in clashes and excessive use of force in some areas.
Mr. Muntaka explained that in several instances, security agencies operated without clear communication channels, which created gaps in response and accountability. This, he said, made it difficult to control situations that later turned violent.
He emphasised that the report had recommended stronger collaboration and improved coordination mechanisms among the various security agencies to ensure effective communication and joint planning during future elections.
The Minister further noted that the report has been submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and for determining appropriate compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.
He assured that the government is committed to implementing the task force’s recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance professionalism, and maintain peace and order in future electoral processes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers currently operating in the country without a license must regularize their operations by June 30, 2026.
In a public notice issued on October 31, 2025, the central bank said it will begin accepting applications from companies seeking to operate as Digital Credit Services Providers starting November 3, 2025.
The Bank explained that all entities offering digital loans or credit services must submit the required documents and meet the licensing requirements before the deadline.
It warned that any company that fails to comply with the directive will face regulatory action.
The Bank of Ghana urged operators and the public to contact its FinTech and Innovation Office in Accra for details on the licensing process or visit its official website, www.bog.gov.gh
By: Jacob Aggrey
