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Kwame A Plus petitions Speaker to remove Abena Osei Asare as PAC chair
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Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, has formally written to the Speaker of Parliament, requesting the removal of Abena Osei Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
In his letter, dated November 3, 2025, A Plus urged the Speaker to act in order to protect the integrity and dignity of Parliament, especially the committee responsible for ensuring accountability in the use of public funds.
He argued that it was inappropriate for Abena Osei Asare, who served as Deputy Minister of Finance during the previous administration, to now lead a committee probing financial irregularities that took place under her tenure.
According to him, “all the matters currently before the Public Accounts Committee occurred under her leadership as Deputy Minister of Finance. She cannot now turn around to demand answers from newly appointed officials on issues that happened under her own watch.”
A Plus described the situation as “an insult to the intelligence of the Ghanaian people,” insisting that those who supervised financial irregularities should not be allowed to sit in judgment over them.
He further claimed that Abena Osei Asare’s close ties with the Ministry of Finance under Ken Ofori-Atta’s leadership undermined the credibility of her position as PAC Chairperson.
He cited several controversial contracts, including the Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) deal, the ECG-Beijing Jao Loss Reduction agreement, and the Service Ghana Auto Limited ambulance procurement contract, all of which are currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
A Plus also referred to her public defense of the Ghana Revenue Authority’s Commissioner-General, Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, when he refused to disclose his age, as evidence that she lacked the moral authority to promote transparency.
He therefore called on the Speaker to take immediate steps to remove her from the role, stressing that her continued leadership would compromise the impartiality of the committee and erode public confidence in Parliament’s oversight role.
Copies of the petition have also been sent to the Majority and Minority Caucuses in Parliament, the Clerk of Parliament, the Public Services Commission, CHRAJ, the Head of Civil Service, and the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
