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So what are we serving today?
National: Charlotte Osei spills the tea on her time as EC Chair, dodging death threats like it was just another Tuesday.
Economic: After centuries of digging, Ghana finally polishes up its gold game with a shiny new refinery!
Economic: Dr. Bawumia believes that by anchoring the Cedi to gold, we could kiss those wild exchange rate swings goodbye.
Crime: Ghana Police just turned a mountain of narcotics into ashes
Entertainment: Kwesi Arthur’s patience with Efia Odo just hit rock bottom—now he’s ready to send her straight to his lawyers!
National: After seeing electricity bills, people of Denu are no longer scared of the dark.
Fact of the Day: Meet the people who said “over my dead body” and meant it.
Let’s begin, shall we?
QUICK BYTE
Charlotte Osei didn’t just serve as EC Chair—she survived it. Between dodging death threats and seeing her kids get caught in the crossfire of political drama, she could’ve been the star of her own reality show. But instead of letting the threats get to her. In her words, it was an “absolute honor,” and honestly, who wouldn’t be proud of keeping their cool in the middle of all that chaos? Want the deets in full? Check out the Deep Dive section.
The Ghana Police just played a real-life episode of Breaking Bad—but in reverse. Instead of cooking up drugs, they were torching them. Yup, the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) set ablaze a serious stash of narcotics, all because the Accra Circuit Court gave the green light. We're talking about enough drugs to make a whole season of a crime drama: 248 fertilizer sacks, 315 wraps, 24 sachets, 68 slabs, and even some heroin for good measure. These narcotics weren’t just some random street finds; they were the result of cases that the court had been dealing with since 2020. Read more
Turns out Kwesi Arthur doesn’t want to take it back to yesterday. After Efia Odo’s latest podcast rant about him, the rapper has fired back with a fierce warning: next time, she, bloggers and podcast host will be dealing with his lawyers. It’s like the feud just leveled up from social media spats to legal threats.
Arthur’s message is loud and clear—keep his name out of your mouth or get ready for a courtroom showdown. Their past friendship or romance seems to have soured, and now, it's all about legal battles rather than heartfelt conversations. He also sent a couple of middle fingers to his colleagues whom he says are enabling her. Read more
Dr. Bawumia’s got a shiny new idea—literally. He’s proposing that we anchor the Cedi to gold, in a bid to stop it from playing peek-a-boo with the dollar. With 65.4 tons of gold already stacked up by the Bank of Ghana, he’s thinking, “Why not make our currency as solid as gold?”
If this golden plan gets the nod, the Cedi could see long-term stability, backed by the bling that’s been a symbol of wealth for centuries. No more wild exchange rate rides—just a solid, gold-backed Cedi standing firm. Could this be the Midas touch our economy needs? Read more
Ghana just went from miner to refiner—literally. After centuries of just digging gold out of the ground and shipping it off, we’ve finally decided to keep a little more of that glittering goodness for ourselves. The first commercial gold refinery, the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery, has officially opened in Accra, signaling a new era where we don’t just dig up gold but also give it that extra sparkle before it hits the market. Read more
Denu residents are threatening to stop using electricity if the ECG doesn’t fix its faulty billing system and exorbitant tariffs. With locals staging protests about the shocking high bills, assembly member Israel Bossman warns that the situation could lead to people abandoning electricity use altogether if not addressed quickly.
While ECG’s Eunice Tweneboah-Kodua says they’ve already tackled the issues raised by residents, the anger persists. Read more
FACT OF THE DAY
In 1803, a group of Igbo people made history. Captured and shipped to St. Simons Island for slavery, they refused to submit. Instead, they took control of the ship and grounded it at Dunbar Creek. In a powerful act of resistance, they walked into the water, choosing freedom in the afterlife over life in chains. This is widely known as the Igbo Landing.
Issa Hayatou, the former CAF President, has passed away at 77, just a day before his 78th birthday. Known for his 29-year rule over African football, Hayatou’s leadership saw the continent's football scene evolve, though not without its share of controversies. Read more
Ghana’s shining moment in the investment spotlight just got brighter, as the Rand Merchant Bank’s 2024 report ranked it the 6th most investable country in Africa. This isn’t quite as glittery as last year’s 0.31 score, which has dropped to 0.24, but it’s still a major win for West Africa’s economic powerhouse. We lagged behind the likes of Seychelles, Mauritius, and Egypt but a win is a win, yeah? Read more
John Mahama’s come out swinging, daring President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia to face the same scrutiny he did after being cleared in the Airbus scandal. Mahama’s throwing shade at the NPP for using the scandal as a political tool, and now he’s calling for some real transparency from the current administration. Read more in the Deep Dive section.
DEEP DIVE
Waking up every day to an inbox full of death threats sounds like an action movie thriller plot. For Charlotte Osei, the former EC boss, it was just another day at the office in real life. Sis was out here trying to keep elections smooth, but instead, she was dodging threats. She shared how her stint as EC Chair had her questioning whether the job was worth all the drama, especially when the safety of her family was on the line. Yup, even her kids got dragged into the mess taking "bring your kids to work day" to a whole new level.
Despite all the shady mails and late-night calls from security warning her to “watch her back,” she stood her ground like the boss she is. Her family? Solid support system.
Now, if you think all this was expected, think again. Charlotte stepped into the EC role thinking it was going to be tough, but nothing could’ve prepped her for the level of pettiness she was about to encounter. People weren’t just throwing shade—they were crafting full-blown fiction. Like, one day she wakes up to posters claiming she’s running for MP in Evalue Gwira—news to her, because she didn’t even know she was interested in that gig!
Through all the chaos, Charlotte says she learned to keep her eyes on the prize. Her mantra? “Clean hands and a clean heart.” Read more
“I dare you, please”
John Dramani Mahama is not holding back, calling out President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia to step up and face the same spotlight he did over the Airbus scandal. The former president is riding high after the Special Prosecutor cleared him of any dodgy dealings, and he’s challenging the current administration to put their money where their mouth is.
Mahama’s statement on August 8 echoed a call for transparency and accountability, criticizing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for allegedly weaponizing the scandal against him. He’s basically saying, “Hey, if you’re all about transparency, prove it by letting us scrutinize your actions the way I was.” The NPP's attempts to tarnish his name didn’t stick, and now Mahama wants to see some serious introspection from the current power players.
The former president is ready to dish out some accountability, just like he did, saying that transparency should be a two-way street. With the Special Prosecutor finding no evidence of corruption against him, Mahama’s message is clear: it's time for Akufo-Addo and Bawumia to show they’re not just talk. He’s calling for them to open up to investigations, a move he argues would help rebuild trust and signal a genuine commitment to fighting corruption. Read more
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