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Sports Ministry demands apology from Multimedia over false quote
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The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on the Multimedia Group to withdraw and apologise for a false statement attributed to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Ministry described as “fabricated and misleading” a quote widely circulated across Adom TV, Adom Online, Asempa FM, and other affiliated platforms.
The publication claimed that the Minister said, “I will be involved in Black Stars World Cup call-ups, and selections will depend purely on merit and performance.”
According to the Ministry, the Minister never made such a statement during his appearance on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show or in any related interview.
The statement signed by the Head of Public Relations and Communications, Bagbara Tanko, noted that this was not the first time Multimedia outlets had misrepresented the Minister’s comments.
It added that the Ministry had observed “a pattern of consistent misquoting, twisting of context, and deliberate misinformation” over recent months.
The Ministry warned that such repeated inaccuracies damage its public image, create unnecessary controversy, and mislead the public.
It therefore demanded that Multimedia take three immediate actions- the removal of all content containing the false quote, an official public apology across its major media channels, and an internal review of editorial procedures to prevent similar incidents.
While acknowledging the importance of media freedom, the Ministry reminded Multimedia that responsible journalism requires fact-checking and prompt correction of errors.
The Ministry said it expected the requested actions to be completed by the close of business on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the recommendation to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment as part of the constitutional review process.
He said the proposed amendment would affect Articles 3, 13, 19 and 72 of the 1992 Constitution, with offences that previously attracted the death penalty instead carrying life imprisonment.
Dr. Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee.
According to him, the government believes the death penalty is inconsistent with the constitutional right to life and Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
He explained that the recommendation forms part of broader proposals aimed at strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights under the Constitution.
Dr. Ayine said the government had also accepted the spirit of several recommendations to expand rights relating to women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and the youth.
He added that a comprehensive Human Rights Act would be introduced to protect these rights and provide detailed enforcement mechanisms instead of amending the entrenched provisions of the Constitution through a national referendum.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on both local and international investors to tap into opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries.
Speaking in an interview yesterday with World Media USA Today, the Minister said government is committed to creating a conducive investment environment to support growth in the sector.
She highlighted key investment areas including hotels, fashion, music, film production, and tourism infrastructure.
Dzifa Gomashie also encouraged Ghanaians to invest in domestic tourism to help boost the local economy.
According to her, strategic investment in tourism and the creative economy will drive economic transformation, create jobs, and position Ghana as Africa’s gateway for heritage, culture, business and investment.
“Ghana has vast opportunities across tourism, hospitality and the creative industries. We are ready and open for business,” she stated.
The Minister’s remarks come as government intensifies efforts to leverage culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth and job creation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
