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Regional: Four years after being evicted, Agbogbloshie traders are back like they never left—because, well, they didn’t.
Politics: Akufo-Addo’s one-man show and missing teamwork cost NPP their 2024 win—Dr. Asante didn’t mince words.
Crime: Gold without a license? Two Chinese nationals nabbed in Obuasi, undercover style.
Politics: Six suspensions, three polling stations, and one epic showdown—Ablekuma North’s vote drama hits a climax today!
Politics: Ho’s thirst is real, and private vendors are cashing in!
Fact of the Day: 18,919 letters for one word? Craaazzzy!
Politics: Ablekuma North Collation gets real: Thugs make their move.
National: Sign it already!” NPP Communications Director presses Mahama on Anti-Gay Bill.
QUICK BYTE
If you thought Agbogbloshie was done and dusted after its 2021 demolition, think again. The scrap dealers and onion sellers have pulled an epic Uno reverse card and are back at the site, four years after it was bulldozed to "make Accra work. The government’s big plans to turn the area from “Africa’s e-waste nightmare” into something fancy? Yeah, they’re still MIA. Want the deets in full? Check out the Deep Dive section.
So, about the NPP’s 2024 general elections loss? Dr. Jonathan Asante, a political scientist, says former Prez Akufo-Addo is holding 60% of the “why we lost” bag. According to him, neglecting party structures and a “one-man show” approach didn’t do the party any favors. Dr. Asante even pulled a biblical verse to explain this drama, something about fathers eating sour grapes and the kids getting bad teeth. Anyway, the other 40%? Dr. Bawumia and his campaign squad. Add a dash of arrogance from government appointees, and voila, the goodwill tank hit empty faster than your phone battery at 1%. Read more
Two Chinese nationals, Liang Shao Kong and Qin Cal Yun, who were out here making moves in the gold biz—license-free have been exposed by undercover agents in Obuasi. Cue money laundering accusations. and a court drama that ended with a GH¢500k bail price tag. Turns out, their HQ was more switch it up than stable, shifting from Golden Dream Limited to Shengfa Company. Add stacks of cash (GH¢968,770) and gold worth GH¢280k to the mix, and you’ve got a real-life gold rush scandal. Read more
What’s hotter than a Ghana-Naija jollof debate? The Ablekuma North election drama! January 8, leaving the EC scrambling. The EC is back at it today, resuming collation after the Returning Officer Vincent Obeng said, “Peace out,” after drowning in disputes over pink sheets. He quit, claiming the job was “unfortunate,” resigned mid-drama. Out of 281 polling stations, 278 are verified, leaving three stations as the battlefield for NPP’s Nana Akua Owusu Afriye and NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn. EC is promising transparency, but at this point, we just want an ending. Read more
FACT OF THE DAY
The longest English word is 189,819 letters long.
Yo, things just went from zero to a hundred at the Ablekuma North collation centre. Right when everyone was waiting for the drama to unfold (again), a group of thugs, suspected to be NDC supporters, barged in, trashing the place. Windows smashed, doors broken—talk about a destructive entrance. The EC’s been struggling to finish the collation, and now this?! We’re talking about the last unannounced parliamentary seat, and it looks like it’s going to take more than just results to figure this one out.
Things are heating up in the LGBTQ+ Bill debate! Mr. Ahiagbah isn’t letting President Mahama off the hook, accusing him of ghosting on his promise to sign the current bill. His "elections have consequences" jab on Facebook stirred the pot even more. The bill, which criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy, has divided opinions—supporters say it defends cultural values, while critics call it a human rights violation. Will Mahama sign or revise? Read more
So, Ho is drowning… in water drama. The Ghana Water Company is playing peek-a-boo with its pumps, going from broken to "fixed" and back again. Meanwhile, private water vendors are cashing in big time, charging up to 80 cedis for a few jugs of water! Residents are either begging for water or turning to their local church for help. Talk about water becoming Ghana’s newest currency—money can’t buy happiness, but it sure can buy water right now! Want the deets in full? Check out the Deep Dive section.
DEEP DIVE
Agbogbloshie: The Comeback Tour
Four years ago, bulldozers, soldiers, and the whole "Let’s Make Accra Work" squad rolled in, turned the infamous e-waste hub into a ghost town, and told everyone to relocate to Adjen Kotoku. Fast-forward, and guess who’s back like the chorus of your favorite afrobeats banger? The traders and scrap dealers.
The government had grand plans, promising to replace the chaos with something chic. But four years later, all we have is vibes and dreams. It’s giving serious “group project where nobody did their part” energy. Meanwhile, the traders are like, “We moved, and nothing worked, so why not?” They’re back at their old stomping grounds, selling onions and scrap metal like it’s 2019.
And the irony? The place still looks exactly how it did before the big demolition stunt, minus the drama. The traders are out here saying, “Relocate where?!” They claim the government ghosted them after the demolition, leaving them to figure out life on their own.
Agbogbloshie was once dubbed “Africa’s e-waste nightmare,” and honestly, it feels like the government just had a bad dream, woke up, and forgot to fix the mess. Now, the traders are back, the e-waste piles are growing, and we’re all watching. Can someone send urban planners to the group chat, please? Read more
The thirst trap of 2025
You know things are bad when fetching water feels like you’re in a reality show challenge. In Ho, people aren’t just thirsting for water, they’re literally begging for it! Imagine having to plead with a stranger for a few pans of water—cue Vivian Aforlofe who had to bribe an old lady just for a splash of H2O! On top of that, pastors are stepping up to the plate, providing free water to help the community out. Kudos to Rev. Duke Dowuona for turning church service into a water distribution hub!
But wait, let’s talk about the hustlers like Amenyo Dordor, who ditched plumbing for a water delivery service. He buys water for 20 cedis and flips it for 80—business booming while machines are breaking down!
Even Rasta, selling water near Ho Teaching Hospital, is feeling the strain, but hey, it’s a money-making machine! Meanwhile, food vendors are suffering the most, having to trek miles to fetch clean water for their culinary creations. Read more
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