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• Politics: Suffering doesn’t care about your hometown – Mahama keeps it real!

• National: Sosu straight-up dragged the justice system, calling the prosecution of the Democracy Hub protesters a full-on ‘charade’

• Health: Chill, people! GHS says that Mpox case in Western North Region is totally under control—nothing wild happening here.

• National: We ain’t all about that life! Subin MP tells Akufo-Addo to handle galamsey culprits properly.

• Fact of the Day: Hate fun? Congrats, you might have Cherophobia.

• National: Zoomlion’s like, ‘We don’t control the coins – that’s the government's job, so don’t come for us.’

• National: Instead of clocking out early for a strike, how about we clock in for some deep convos?

• National: Former law director says ‘No time for sweet talk’—strike against galamsey must go on!

QUICK BYTE

• So, ex-Prez John Dramani Mahama pulled up in Kulgona, and let’s just say he wasn’t sugarcoating a thing! The man basically said, “Look, y’all – suffering is an equal opportunity villain, and it doesn’t care if you’re Mamprusi, Ashanti, or from Mars.” Yep, everyone’s in the same boat, and it’s sinking fast. He even threw a little shade at the NPP’s promises, calling them the "Jollof that looked good but had no salt." (not his exact words but you get the point) Get the 411 in the Deep Dive section below

• Subin MP, Eugene Boakye Antwi, just told President Akufo-Addo that it’s time to get tough on the folks running this galamsey show. Basically, the MP’s saying, “Why should we all suffer for a few bad apples?” Antwi thinks the solution is simple: stop letting certain big shots in government slide and get them out of the game. If they can’t handle their job, they gotta go! And yes, he's calling for arrests and all. Looks like the MP’s not afraid to make some noise before the whole country sinks in galamsey mud. Want the deets in full? Check out the Deep Dive section.

• Zoomlion’s out here like, “Hold up, fam, it’s not us!” after YEA operatives started pointing fingers over delayed payments. In a recent clapback, they made it clear that the government is holding the purse strings, and until those cedis drop, there’s nothing they can do. Basically, Zoomlion is saying, “We're just the middleman, bro!” The company’s statement comes after rumors started flying that Zoomlion was out here pocketing most of the money meant for the workers. Read more in the Deep Dive Section.

• Francis Sosu isn’t holding back at all when it comes to the prosecution of the Democracy Hub protesters. The man called it a “charade of justice,” and honestly, you can’t help but picture him mic-dropping in court. According to Sosu, this whole situation is less about law and more about stressing out young people who just want their voices heard. Like, seriously, they’re out here protesting because things are tough, and instead of listening, the system’s basically cuffing them.

  He went all in during an interview, saying this isn’t the first time the police have been doing too much. To Sosu, this prosecution feels like one giant red flag—he even plugged his book, "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" (shameless promo, but we love it), to highlight how backwards things have gotten. It’s giving real “protesters are the bad guys” vibes, and he’s not here for it! Read more

• You wake up and hear there's Mpox in town. First instinct? Freak out a little. But hold on, because the Ghana Health Service is out here like, "Relax, it's just one confirmed case!" Turns out, a 16-year-old boy from the Western North Region was diagnosed, but no need to go all zombie-apocalypse mode—GHS says it’s nothing severe. Dr. Franklin Aseidu Bekoe is calling for calm, and when a doctor says it’s cool, maybe we can chill, too. The 16-year-old is recovering, and the contacts have been identified. Read more

• So the Ghana AIDS Commission is out here trying to fight HIV, but they’ve got about as much money as you do at the end of the month – practically none! Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General, spilled the tea in a recent interview, saying they’ve got all the plans but zero coins to make them happen. Without the funds, folks can’t even get tested or start treatment, and that’s like trying to stop a leak in your ceiling with a paper towel. They need cash, and they need it fast, otherwise, the fight against HIV in Ghana might be on a slow train to nowhere. Read more

• Deputy Education Minister, Prof. Kingsley Nyarko, is basically telling Organised Labour to rethink their planned nationwide strike over galamsey on October 10. He’s like, “Guys, a strike might not be the answer here. Let’s just sit down, sip some tea, and talk it out.” The man’s all about dialogue, not demos. According to him, solving galamsey needs everyone at the table – the government, media, chiefs, your fave clergy members – basically, a whole community effort. Read more

• You make a big promise to your friends—like the kind that could make or break your rep—and years later, you’re still not delivering. That’s exactly how Kwaku Ansah-Asare feels about President Akufo-Addo’s galamsey promises. In fact, he’s so fed up that he’s telling Organised Labour, “Don’t listen to him! Go ahead and strike.” It all went down behind closed doors on October 3, when Akufo-Addo begged labour leaders to reconsider their upcoming nationwide strike. But Ansah-Asare is like, “Bro, you had your chance. You said you’d put your presidency on the line, and now? You’ve got eight weeks left—time’s up!” He’s also suggesting that Akufo-Addo should pass the baton to his vice, Dr. Bawumia, for the last weeks of his tenure. Read more

DEEP DIVE

Everyone’s catching the L

You know when someone tries to convince you they can cook, then you taste their food and realize you’ve been lied to? Yeah, that’s exactly how Mahama says we all felt with the NPP’s “sweet promises.” One district, one factory? One dam per village? Those ideas were like your friend hyping up their ‘gourmet’ jollof only for you to realize they forgot the pepper. Mahama’s all, “Ghanaians gave them a chance, and they fumbled. Now, we’re all here struggling together – from the Mamprusi to the Ashantis to the Ewes.”

Mahama didn’t just keep it political; he threw in some life lessons. He’s like, “Listen, don’t get tricked by the shiny campaign promises again, 'cause this suffering thing? It’s a national sport now, and we’re all on the team.” Basically, the economy’s hitting everyone like surprise exams after a long weekend. And you know what? He’s right. These days, whether you’re in Kumasi or Tamale, money’s playing hide and seek, and we’re all losing.

And let’s talk about how Mahama made this real relatable. He wasn’t out here using big economic jargon like some folks trying to sound fancy. He’s just saying, “Fam, whether you’re a Mamprusi or Ashanti, the struggle is real for all of us. We’re not out here flexing – we’re out here trying to survive.” No big words, no complicated charts. Just vibes and straight facts.

Mahama’s pulling on that unity string, though. He’s all about reminding us that it’s not about tribes or where you come from – suffering doesn’t check your ID before it smacks you in the face. Read more

Not everyone’s down with the galamsey drama

Let’s say we’re at a party, but some people decide to spill drinks everywhere, and now the whole squad gets kicked out. That’s exactly what Subin MP, Eugene Boakye Antwi, is saying about the galamsey chaos. His vibe? "Yo, we can’t all suffer ‘cause of the bad moves a few people are making." And who’s he blaming? The people in charge of handling the illegal mining mess—government officials. He thinks it’s high time Akufo-Addo clears out the ones who are just chillin’ while the nation’s water, farms, and forests go down the drain.

Now, if you’ve been keeping an eye on the whole galamsey saga, you’ll know it’s not just about some rogue miners. It’s about an entire system that seems to look the other way while people illegally mine gold and destroy the environment. Boakye Antwi isn’t here for that. In fact, he’s saying some government officials are letting these illegal operations thrive right under their noses.

According to him, if the government knows who’s behind the illegal mining, whether it’s party peeps or political foes, they should stop playing nice and arrest them.

But here’s the twist—Antwi’s stance isn’t exactly popular with some of his fellow NPP MPs. They’re more worried about losing votes if they start cracking down too hard on galamsey right now. In case you missed it, click the link to read “What are big men afraid of?” But Antwi isn’t trying to hear that. For him, protecting the country’s resources is a bigger deal than staying in power. Read more

Blame Game Unlocked

YEA workers have been waiting for their allowances, and the silence from their bank accounts is louder than a microwave at midnight. Naturally, frustration is bubbling over like your mom’s soup on the stove, and fingers started pointing at Zoomlion. But Zoomlion’s like, "Nah fam, it’s not us – it’s the government who hasn’t dropped the cash yet!"

Zoomlion also had to squash some wild rumors, saying that they’re not out here pocketing GH¢400 from each worker’s GH¢500. That would be some serious villain energy. Instead, they explained that the GH¢400 is for logistics – you know, the usual: wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms, and all the gear needed to keep things moving. It’s not glamorous, but it’s necessary.

So, when the money finally does come in, Zoomlion says they’ll process the payments ASAP, no delays. They want everyone to chill, take a breath, and avoid dragging their name through the mud. They’ve got their rep to protect, after all. But until then? It’s all in the government’s hands. Zoomlion is basically saying, "We’re in this together, but you gotta take up the payment issue with the real money movers."

In the meantime, they’re pleading with the operatives to keep things calm and not start lighting torches and pitchforks on social media. Read more

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NEWS SOURCES

Today’s stories are curated from:

1. www.myjoyonline.com

2. www.ghanaweb.com

3. www.citinewsroom.com

4. www.norvanreports.com

5. www.channel1new.com