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NPP UK clarifies Gabby Otchere-Darko’s comments on Ashanti MPs
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The United Kingdom branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP-UK) has clarified remarks made by Mr. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko at the party’s Birmingham Chapter event, stating that he never claimed Ashanti MPs preferred community roads over flyovers.
This clarification comes after widespread reactions to comments Mr. Otchere-Darko made during an interaction with members of the NPP-UK on October 4, 2025.
During the event, the former Executive Director of the Danquah Institute spoke about the tough economic decisions government had to make when several projects funded through external loans were suspended.
He mentioned that, in such difficult times, an unnamed MP once argued that it was more practical to focus on constructing community roads rather than flyovers, a remark that was later misconstrued as targeting Ashanti MPs.
In a statement issued on Monday, October 6, the NPP-UK explained that Mr. Otchere-Darko’s comments were taken out of context and misrepresented on social media.
The branch described as false a viral flyer suggesting that he accused Ashanti MPs of failing their people.
According to the statement, Mr. Otchere-Darko’s point was not to blame or criticize any group of MPs but to illustrate the government’s limited options during the economic downturn.
The NPP-UK emphasized that he actually commended the efforts of NPP administrations and acknowledged that, while more could have been done for the Ashanti Region, claims of neglect were unfair.
Mr. Otchere-Darko encouraged party members to remain confident and united as the NPP works toward a stronger return in 2028.
He noted that despite the 2024 election loss, the NDC did not make major gains in the Ashanti Region, highlighting that the opposition party’s votes there increased by fewer than 30,000 even after 1.7 million new voters were added to the national register.
The NPP-UK described Mr. Otchere-Darko’s message as one of motivation, humility, and renewal.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
