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And so, we’re back to Monday! Hope the only blues you’ve got are from some cool R&B music.
Education: From Kokonte to cool: Dr. Adutwum promises things that will make big man schools jealous.
National: Drama Alert: Ken Kuranchie’s on a mission to kick out the Special Prosecutor.
Regional: No ferry, more wahala – Kpando’s in a ride-or-sink situation.
National: Who gets to keep their seat? Supreme court to tell us today.
Politics: GUM wants you to know NPP & NDC are just the same old story.
Fact of the Day: “Please find attached” officially started 53 years ago.
Health: Starting December 1, Dr. Bawumia’s got your back (and your kidneys) with free dialysis for all NHIS patients!
National: Akufo-Addo says “Thank you” to Ghanaians after 8 years.
National: Majority Leader, Afenyo-Markin, says Speaker Bagbin is frustrating his efforts.
Crime: Kofi Gideon, an ‘Aboboyaa’ rider, gets six months behind bars for unaliving a toddler.
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Minister of Education, channeling his inner hype man for NPP’s Dr. Bawumia, says Ghana’s public schools are about to get a serious upgrade—and soon, parents will be hustling to get their kids in. He’s promising to turn these schools from “kokonte” vibes (yes, he actually said it) into Ivy League, Accra. We’re talking better buildings, fresh curricula, and resources that might make even the “big man” schools jealous. All we can say is: Abi, time go tell. Read more
It looks like Parliament’s getting its own VIP service—literally. Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo just rolled out some fresh guidelines on when and where court papers can be handed over to the Speaker, Clerk, and MPs. The main rule? Mondays only for the Speaker, with tight time slots for the rest. No more sneaky envelope passes mid-session! Why this now? Check out the Deep Dive section for the full deets
Chale, Dr. Bawumia’s coming through for Ghanaians with some serious life-saving news. From December 1, kidney dialysis is going free under the NHIS! No more breaking the bank to stay alive—our man says everyone on NHIS will have full access, so we’re talking free dialysis for all. After testing it out for those 60+ and kids under 18, they’re finally rolling it out nationwide. This one dey bee kɛkɛ! Get the 411 in the Deep Dive section below
Ken Kuranchie, that uncle who always has something to say at family meetings, has officially petitioned President Akufo-Addo to fire the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. Why, you ask? According to Ken, Agyebeng’s been breaking rules. Not only did Agyebeng allegedly make his staff take polygraph tests, but he didn’t even go to Ghana’s own NIB for it. Nope, my guy went full Hollywood and rang up the FBI. FBI ooo! As in, American CIA-type stuff. And Ken’s here like, “Ah, why are you giving our secrets to foreigners, bro?” So Ken’s basically saying, “Mr. President, this guy’s not fit for the job.” Read more
If you think Accra’s trotro hustle is tough, try crossing a whole lake on a packed canoe! Kpando Torkor folks are feeling the heat as their trusty ferry is out of commission, leaving them to squeeze onto overcrowded canoes to get across. Imagine paying more to balance on a boat where one wrong move could have you swimming (or drowning)! Now, residents are like, “Chale, we just want our ferry back.” Sending SOS flags to the government. Read more
FACT OF THE DAY
In 1971, the first ever email was sent. Little did they know they’d unleash ‘Please find attached’ on us all.”
The Supreme Court is back in action, fam, deciding the fate of four MPs who went rogue and ran as independents. It’s like the ultimate “will they stay or will they go” moment, and today’s the day for answers (finally).
Chief Justice Torkornoo already had to pause the show for Speaker Bagbin to get his act together, but the Attorney General’s not here for any more delays. AG Dame’s basically like, “Yo, Speaker, step aside – I got this.” Today could get spicier than your office drama. Read more
The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) just dropped a mic-worthy takedown of the NPP and NDC, accusing both parties of “mismanaging” Ghana like it’s some old family heirloom they’ve forgotten to polish. GUM’s founder, Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrews, didn’t hold back, calling out the two biggest political players for what he says is years of dropping the ball – particularly with youth unemployment. According to him, the big boys have been busy selling off state-owned companies and letting Ghana’s assets slip into private hands. For the youth, it’s looking like all work and no pay, and GUM is here to say, “Not on our watch.” Read more
Akufo-Addo’s time in office is nearly up, and before he bows out, the man’s dropping some heartfelt thanks to Ghanaians. From his rough start in 2008 to clinching victory in 2016, then winning again in 2020—this journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. But today? He’s all about gratitude.
He says, “I’m so proud of what we’ve done together. Ayekoo!” Read more
Afenyo-Markin’s got some serious beef with Speaker Bagbin, and he’s not keeping quiet about it. The Efutu MP’s frustration boiled over during a recent interview, where he accused Bagbin of “frustrating” all his efforts to resolve the ongoing Parliamentary mess. Afenyo says he Bagbin several times, showed up at his house, and even getting help from influential bodies like the Council of State and the Peace Council. Guess what? Nothing. When he showed up at Bagbin’s place, he was told the Speaker was asleep—twice! Read more
So, Kofi Gideon, the “Aboboyaa” rider, just got six months in prison after he caused the death of a two-year-old boy, Samuel Annor Kojo. The incident happened back in May, but it’s only now that the courts have served up the consequences. Gideon, who was riding an unregistered Aboboyaa was speeding through Bibiani like he was in a race. While trying to zoom past Amanano Rural Bank, he lost control and boom—he knocked down Samuel, who was just walking with his older brother trying to cross the road. The court found him guilty of dangerous cycling, careless cycling, and even riding without a license. Read more
DEEP DIVE
A lesson in boundaries
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has set up a whole new schedule to make sure no court bailiff or registrar messes with Parliament’s top brass while they're in their element. The Speaker? He gets the extra-special treatment—all papers for him should be dropped off at Parliament’s Legal Department, and only on Mondays. MPs and the Clerk? They’re on a bit of a Monday-to-Friday schedule, but only in the early hours, as if they’re running a morning shift!
This whole new system isn’t just for show. Apparently, Speaker Bagbin was tired of MPs getting served while they were mid-debate, maybe even ducking papers between speeches. He reminded the Chief Justice of Articles 117 and 118 of the 1992 Constitution—basically the “Don’t Kill My Vibe” clauses for Parliament. These articles say that no one in Parliament, from the Speaker to the MPs, should be interrupted by court processes while they’re on the job. Talk about setting some boundaries!
These new rules sound like Parliament’s own version of a VIP access list. Article 118, for instance, even lets the Speaker confirm if an MP is actually at Parliament, making his word gospel. And just when you thought Mondays were bad enough, it turns out even court bailiffs have to watch the clock! It’s a whole dance of timing, with Parliament and the judiciary each trying not to step on each other’s toes. Read more
Free Dialysis for All NHIS Patients Starts Dec 1!
Ei chale, the thing Dr. Bawumia talk, eh—starting December 1, kidney dialysis is going free for anyone under NHIS! No jokes o, this man is really out here trying to make dialysis as easy to access as waakye on a Saturday morning. We all know kidney disease is no small wahala, and the dialysis bills? Bruh, those things can humble even the biggest bossu.
So six months ago, Bawumia and co. ran a pilot for free dialysis, but they limited it to old boys and young bloods—those over 60 and under 18. Fast forward to now, and it seems like the pilot really shook things up. Turns out, going free on dialysis was like hitting jackpot for many families. People are saving real cash, and the relief? Massive.
Now, Dr. B didn’t just drop this bombshell randomly. Man was in Old Tafo, doing his campaign rounds, and as if saying “free dialysis for all” was just another day on the job, he announced it cool like that! He basically said, “Look, dialysis shouldn’t drain people’s pockets. So, come December 1, NHIS go cover everybody.” Just like that.
We dey wait to see how e go go, but this one looks like a game-changer. No more watching people suffer just because money no dey. NHIS is getting an upgrade, and for those with kidney issues, December 1 couldn’t come any sooner. Read more
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