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Chaaaaaaaaaale, from July to now, we’ve had mad fun, and you’ve been the real MVP. We just want to say thank you for sticking with us.
Now, with all the Christmas goodies in town, we too dey go detty ourselves. So this is just to inform you that starting tomorrow, we’re on break. But don’t worry, we’ll be back on January 2, 2025, with more fun, fresh updates for you.
Wishing you all the joy, good vibes, and some well-deserved rest. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, people! See you in 2025. 👋
Let’s get our last update for the year:
Crime: When the plug is illegal, the drama is inevitable—literally stealing lights for a GH¢156k vibe.
National: Prof. Adei just gave Mahama a “Bro, don’t even think about it” warning over removing the Chief Justice.
National: Prof. Adei warns Mahama against swapping EC chairs like jerseys—Jean Mensa deserves her spot on the pitch.
Agriculture: High feed prices threaten chicken supplies, leaving Christmas feasts on life support in Twifo Atti-Morkwa.
Economic: BoG’s big move: Turning bank data into a buffet for Fintech bros!
Politics: When the vibes turn chaotic after elections, Nana says, “Police, do better!”
Fact of the Day: Mistletoes aren’t as romantic as you think.
National: 65-year-old plans epic 250km walk to honor Mahama’s swearing-in.
Crime: A wild day at Parliament ends with shattered windows, a guilty plea, and five years behind bars for a 33-year-old.
QUICK BYTE
You’re minding your business, and bam! ECG catches a vibe—someone’s juicing free electricity. Enter Jackson Ekow, a 41-year-old electrician who thought playing Robin Hood with power was a good idea. Spoiler: It wasn’t.
Now Jackson is out on GH¢12,000 bail while ECG’s like, “Don’t try us.” They’ve ramped up tech and manpower to sniff out freeloaders faster than a WhatsApp status disappears. Get the 411 in the Deep Dive section below
Prof. Stephen Adei is in his feelings about Mahama allegedly planning to shake up the Chief Justice. According to him, it’s the kind of move that makes you go, “Eii, what’s the plan here?” For him, keeping the judiciary independent isn’t just vibes—it’s survival. Because, once we start playing musical chairs with the Chief Justice, the entire democracy might just fall like dominoes. Read more
Now, we know Jean Mensa isn’t everyone’s favorite, especially after the NDC had some things to say post-election. But Prof Addei is all about the bigger picture. He believes swapping leadership every time there’s a new president sets a dangerous trend. His advice? “Leave Jean Mensa where she is, bro. Don’t mess with her jenga stack.” Read more
Christmas without chicken? Say it isn’t so! Farmers in Twifo Atti-Morkwa are facing serious feed shortages and rising prices, leaving their poultry businesses on the verge of collapse. Maize and soybeans are suddenly giving Rolls Royce energy, forcing many farms to shut down and leaving families dreading a chicken-less Christmas feast. Farmers like Mr. Jeremiah Makal are appealing for government intervention, warning that without support, this year’s festivities might just feature rice and stew with plantain chips as the “protein.” Read more
Remember last week when Christopher Kofi Kyere Sorkpa was draped in white like he was heading to a naming ceremony, except he was on a smashing spree at Parliament’s parking lot. Well, by Friday, Sorkpa was in court, pleading guilty to six charges, including conspiracy to commit unlawful damage. The presiding judge, Samuel Bright Asiedu, clearly wasn’t here for vibes and excuses, slapping Sorkpa with a five-year sentence. Meanwhile, a second accused, Wisdom Ahli, is cooling off in police custody as investigations continue. Read more
FACT OF THE DAY
Mistletoe is from the Old English word misteltan, which means “little dung twig” because the plant spreads through bird poop.
Bruh, some people throw parties to celebrate; others walk 250 kilometers. Meet Alhaji Ayaana, a 65-year-old businessman from Tamale, who’s lacing up his sneakers for an unforgettable journey. He plans to trek from Kumasi to Accra in just three days to attend President-elect John Mahama’s swearing-in on January 7, 2025. This isn’t Alhaji’s first rodeo. In 1997, he did a similar walk for Rawlings, and just last weekend, he powered through a 19km health walk in Tamale. His hope? That Mahama delivers on big promises like slashing Hajj costs and decentralizing visa processes. Read more
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) just dropped a draft Open Banking Directive, and it’s giving financial ecosystem 2.0. The goal? With your consent, banks can share your data with other regulated companies. This means your bank app could soon recommend savings plans that fit your vibe or offer payment options that scream, “You’re in charge.” BoG isn’t about to go rogue and make all the decisions solo so they’re asking us, the public, to give feedback in the next 30 days. Read more
It’s post-election season, and instead of the country vibing like it’s Detty December, we’re stuck in a real-life episode of Election Wahala: The Aftermath. Cue vandalized offices, public property under siege, and a whole lot of finger-pointing. President Nana Akufo-Addo isn’t amused. Nana commended the police for their A+ election day monitoring skills. But post-election? He says they need to fix up and fast. Read more
DEEP DIVE
Illegal connection gone wrong
You know the struggle of “light off, light on”? Well, some folks are living the soft life on ECG’s tab—and it’s not cute. Meet Jackson Ekow, a sub-contractor for ECG who decided to help a customer bypass the meter game. The price tag for his mischief? GH¢156,000 worth of free electricity. Yep, the electricity man really said, “Power to the people, but make it illegal.”
It all started back in December 2022, when ECG’s field team discovered a four-bedroom house at “cassava farm” (no, not the literal farm, just vibes and location) was sipping power without meters. After the caretaker ghosted ECG’s invites to fix things, he called in Jackson to reconnect the power like nothing happened. Spoiler again: Something happened.
Fast-forward to 2024, and Jackson’s facing charges for stealing electricity and tampering with ECG’s meters. He’s out on GH¢12,000 bail, but the case isn’t over. Meanwhile, ECG is not here for freeloaders. Dr. Mark Owusu Ansah, their Revenue Protection Manager, issued a PSA: Stop hiring your “electrician neighbor” to pull illegal stunts.
With ECG’s tech upgrades and field presence, spotting electricity thieves is easier than catching your crush’s latest IG post. And for those thinking about cutting corners, just know: the power you’re stealing might be the one that switches your freedom off. Read more
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