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Economic: Ghana's economy is pulling a Lazarus!
National: The next government will inherit more debt than vibes, and Jonathan Amable says even their wigs won't save them!
National: Kidnapping drama? National Security says “We’re not in this episode!”
Economic: Even Jesus dey fear this job as EC Chair!
Politics: Guy said, 'Forget Sherlock Holmes,' and cracked his own case when his GH¢9,500 stash disappeared.
Fact of the Day: Oysters can be any gender they like.
Economic: The cedi is on its comeback tour, trading at GH¢16.70
National: the Majority says ‘recall,’ the Minority says, ‘Nah, we’re on a break!’
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If Ghana’s economy were a person, it’d be Lazarus. According to Dr. Amin Adam, our Finance Minister, Ghana’s economy is back from the dead—like literally, no cap. After taking some major Ls in the past three years (we all felt it, chale), things are looking up. He claims we’ve outdone ourselves, smashing growth targets left, right, and center. So, is this the happily-ever-after we’ve been praying for? We’ll wait and see. For now, let’s toast to an economy that went from ICU to VIP. Cheers, Ghana! Read more
So Hackman Owusu-Agyeman is out here throwing legendary jabs. He said, “Even if you bring Jesus from heaven to be Electoral Commissioner, the NDC will still complain.” Hackman thinks the NDC just has wahala in their DNA, always shouting “rigging” anytime things don’t go their way. He’s worried o. According to him, all this “EC is biased” talk is shaking the very foundations of Ghana’s democracy. But chale, this is Ghana; even traffic lights dey stress. Want the deets in full? Check out the Deep Dive section.
You return home to find your room looking like a tornado hit it—and worse, your GH¢9,500 stash (plus your phones and essentials) gone. That was Kobeng's big man’s reality. But instead of crying, he went full Naija movie detective. With a little co-tenant gossip, he pieced it together: Ishmael Ayangah, his 20-year-old labourer, and a certain Latif (now MIA) were the prime suspects. Police jumped in, and Ishmael confessed faster than Wi-Fi connects on a good day. Get the 411 in the Deep Dive section below
Okay, so apparently, whoever gets the presidential keys in 2025 is walking straight into a money pit. Lawyer Jonathan Amable went full “Doomsday Prophet” on TV, breaking down how Ghana’s debt isn’t just high—it’s basically doing backflips at this point. He’s like, “Forget good governance; just surviving till 2028 will be a miracle.” He’s also yelling at the government to quit swiping their national T-bill credit card without Parliament’s “say-so.” He says this whole borrowing spree is illegal and dragging us closer to balance-of-payments-crisis mode. Like, we’re teetering on the edge of broke-ville, folks, and the next prez might just be the mayor. Read more
So, the Herald Newspaper stirred the pot, claiming National Security officers were behind the alleged kidnapping of Sylvia Baah, Emirates Airlines’ Airport Manager. But the National Security is big mad about these claims and isn’t taking them lightly. They’ve opened their own investigation to figure out what’s really going on, adding that whoever’s guilty, better lawyer up. Read more
FACT OF THE DAY
Oysters can change from one gender to another (and back again).
If the cedi’s comeback were a movie, it’d be titled "Revenge of the Underdog." After being down bad for most of the year, losing 27% of its value, Ghana’s favorite troubled currency has decided it’s time to shine. It’s been two straight weeks of gains, fueled by the Bank of Ghana injecting almost $200 million into the market. That’s not all; a cheeky $21.55 million from market players also joined the party. It’s giving “I’m not where I want to be, but I’m not where I used to be” energy. Read more
You know when kids run around yelling “Bang! Bang!” with toy guns? Well, some grown-ups apparently missed the memo about growing up and decided to use toy guns for crime. Yep, the Ghana Police Service has arrested 26 people involved in toy gun-related offenses, and it’s not looking cute for them. These suspects are now spilling all the tea to the police, who are conducting further investigations. Moral of the story? Leave the fake guns for children and low budget movies. Read more
Parliament’s Minority Caucus is playing no-nonsense mode this week, urging Speaker Bagbin to ghost the Majority Caucus’ request for a parliamentary recall. The Majority, led by Afenyo-Markin, sent a memo for a November 28-29 session, claiming it’s necessary for critical government business. But the Minority, under Ato Forson, is waving the procedural rulebook like a Ghanaian mother with a slipper. They argue the recall doesn’t meet constitutional requirements—Article 112 (3) and Order 53(1)—as it lacks the 15% MP sign-on threshold. Read more
DEEP DIVE
Even Jesus go chop bounce as EC Chair
Hackman Owusu-Agyeman woke up and chose vawulence. My guy said, “NDC dey stress the whole system. Even if Jesus Himself take over as EC Chair, these people go find something to complain about.” If you think about it, this statement is classic Ghanaian shade. It’s like when your mum tells you, “If I turn into an ATM, you’ll still say I don’t give enough money.”
The former Foreign Minister thinks this habit of screaming “foul” every election is crazy. And it’s not just elections; he’s calling out the NDC’s wahala vibes in Parliament too. According to him, MPs are there for us, not their egos, but chale, “things fall apart” way too often.
Hackman then took us down memory lane, reflecting on his time with the UN. Man said he sacrificed an international big-boy job for Ghana’s sake, only to be met with unnecessary drama. He’s out here like, “Ah, so after all this, you people are still here fighting over who stole whose jollof at the EC office?” He’s hoping politicians will stop with the “he said, she said” energy and actually fix the country. Read more
Investigative Spirit
So this labourer, Ishmael Ayangah, really decided to go full "Ocean’s Eleven," except the execution was more "Kumawood Chronicles." One evening, his employer comes home to a chaotic scene straight out of a robbery skit. Cash? Gone. Phones? Gone. Other valuables? Yup, you guessed it—gone. Total damage? A cool GH¢9,500.
Instead of lamenting his loss or shouting "God will punish them!" like a Nollywood uncle, the man switched into FBI mode. With a little co-tenant gist (because you know neighbours can’t keep quiet), he found out Ishmael and his friend Latif were last seen coming out of his room. Classic rookie mistake—no escape plan, just vibes.
The police pulled up and arrested Ishmael. During questioning, dude folded like kelewele in oil. He confessed quicker than a toddler caught raiding the biscuit tin. His partner in crime, Latif, though, pulled a Houdini and disappeared. Maybe Latif is out there plotting a Netflix special titled "When Plans Backfire."
Now, Ishmael is chilling in remand, waiting for his next court date on December 3. If you’re thinking about a life of crime, let this story serve as a warning: in Ghana, it’s not the police who’ll catch you first, it’s your nosy co-tenants and their sharp eyes. Stay woke. Read more
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