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President Mahama admits flying cash to Brazil damaged Ghana’s image
President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged that the decision to fly cash to Brazil to pay the Black Stars during the 2014 World Cup dented Ghana’s international image.
Speaking on lessons from the incident in an interview with Sporty FM’s Gary Al-Smith, President Mahama explained that tensions had arisen between the players, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), and the government over payment delays. The players refused to train or play until they received their allowances in cash.
In an effort to prevent the team from being demoralized and to ensure Ghana’s continued participation, the government decided to airlift the money to Brazil.
The President noted that the incident created suspicion among the parties involved, as the players believed that funds meant for them might be diverted.
He emphasized that valuable lessons had been learned from the experience and assured that such a situation would not happen again.
President Mahama added that the GFA had been encouraged to process payments to players promptly to maintain trust and discipline in future tournaments.
He stressed that the matter was now behind the nation, with focus shifting to transparency and proper management in future World Cup campaigns.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
The Ghana Gold Board has provided financial support to a 10 year old girl undergoing treatment for a brain tumour at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The beneficiary, Regina Agyeiwaa, received a donation of GH¢86,454 to fund two life saving surgeries.
The amount was presented by Gloria Precious Ankomah, who heads the Special Intervention Programme at the Gold Board.
According to the organisation, the support is aimed at ensuring the child receives urgent medical care.
The family of the girl expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and life saving.
Medical staff at the hospital also noted that the donation will help facilitate the surgeries needed for her treatment.
The initiative forms part of GoldBod’s broader efforts to support vulnerable people through healthcare and social impact programmes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
