W’akyi gu hɔ anaa?

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Chale News
July 31, 2026

There was a time, “Wo kɔɔ hɔ kɔ yɛ dɛn?” was the funniest Ghanian slang out there.

This July, a new slang caught fire? Introducing W’akyi gu hɔ.

This month, a person went to jail, another escaped jail. A family fight over funeral matters became public gist. Fuel prices decided to test our patience. And in the middle of all the wahala, Ghanaians did what we do best; We opened TikTok, made jokes, created memes and continued living.

And you won’t believe what we found out in fun facts: There was a time people used to rent pineapples. Oh true oo. You abi, if you scroll down, you’ll see. Just keep scrolling…

QUICK BYTE

  • Some school children went to see Parliament instead of just reading about it in Social Studies. Then one Member of Parliament decided to freestyle. During the visit, Ahafo Ano South East Member of Parliament Yakubu Mohammed was chatting with the pupils when he pointed to one young schoolgirl, called her beautiful and said, "When you grow up, I will marry you. She is my wife. In future she will also be an MP." Some people around laughed and the moment passed... until the internet got hold of the video. Some people argued it was just one of those harmless Ghanaian jokes adults make all the time. Others said, "Boss, this isn't your family compound. You're a Member of Parliament talking to a child." Many people said little girls visiting Parliament should leave thinking, "One day I can sit in that chamber," not wondering why an adult they've just met is talking about marrying them. We agree!

  • Your Takeaway Pack Might Be Taking You Away

    The Environmental Protection Authority says researchers have now detected tiny plastic particles in women's placentas, adding to growing evidence that plastics are finding their way into the human body. That's one of the reasons Ghana is going ahead with its ban on single-use styrofoam food containers from January 1, 2027.

  • Your Office Can’t Just Ghost You” NLC Says Enough Is Enough

    Imagine waking up one morning, opening your work WhatsApp and seeing the dreaded message: “Kindly report to HR.” Before you even finish saying “God, what have I done?”, boom, contract cancelled. Apparently, this has been happening more than we think. The National Labour Commission says it received over 900 complaints of unfair termination of employment contracts between 2020 and 2025. According to the Commission, some workers are being sent home without proper processes, leaving them fighting for their rights after years of service. The NLC says employers need to follow the rules because a contract is not like a Snapchat story, you cannot just disappear when you feel like it. Workers who believe they have been unfairly treated are being encouraged to seek redress through the proper channels.

  • VALCO Saga: “Me? Buy VALCO? Who Said That?”

    So apparently, Ibrahim Mahama woke up and found out people had already given him a new business project. The businessman has denied reports that he wants to buy Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), saying he has no plans or interest in acquiring the state-owned company. The whole gist started after the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) protested reports that VALCO could be sold, with some people claiming Ibrahim Mahama was behind the possible deal. But Ibrahim Mahama is saying, “Hold on, I never said that.” Through his aide Rafik Mahama, he denied making any offer and said his lawyers are ready to take legal action against those spreading the claims. Meanwhile, ICU-Ghana is still pushing for VALCO to remain under Ghanaian ownership, arguing that the aluminium company is too important to lose. For now, VALCO has become the latest national conversation where everybody has an opinion, but the main person in the rumour is saying, “Please remove my name from this group chat.”

  • After the economic therapy sessions, IMF finally said: “Okay, you can go home now.”

    After a long financial journey filled with tough decisions, the International Monetary Fund approved Ghana’s final disbursement under the $3 billion programme. The amount? $360 million, according to reports. The mood was basically like a student finishing a difficult exam: relief first, celebration second, then somebody asks, “But are we sure we won’t repeat the course?”

    The money helps Ghana’s reserves and economic stability, but the real test is whether the lessons from the programme actually stick.

  • Wontumi Says “Boss, My Bad”

    You know that moment when someone has exhausted all the arguments and suddenly switches to, "If I offended you, forgive me." That's where this story is. 😭 Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has apologised to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama over some campaign comments he made before the 2024 elections.

    The apology comes while Wontumi is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted over illegal mining activities linked to Akonta Mining in the Samreboi Forest. Through his spokesperson, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, he's asking President Mahama to consider granting him presidential clemency under the prerogative of mercy.

    But that's not all. Wontumi has also appealed the entire judgment, arguing that the High Court got both the facts and the interpretation of the mining law wrong. So right now, it's a two-front strategy: one team is knocking on the Court of Appeal's door, the other is hoping Jubilee House might answer the phone.

FACT OF THE MONTH

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Back in 17th-18th century Europe, owning a pineapple was basically a billionaire status symbol because it was super hard to transport and grow there, it was insanely rare and expensive.

Rich people didn’t just eat pineapples they displayed them at parties like, “Yeah, I have money money.” 😂 

Couldn’t afford one? Some people literally rented a pineapple just to show it off at events.

  • After the economic therapy sessions, IMF finally said: “Okay, you can go home now.”

    After a long financial journey filled with tough decisions, the International Monetary Fund approved Ghana’s final disbursement under the $3 billion programme.

    The amount? $360 million, according to reports from Ghanaian outlets.

    The mood was basically like a student finishing a difficult exam: relief first, celebration second, then somebody asks, “But are we sure we won’t repeat the course?”

    The money helps Ghana’s reserves and economic stability, but the real test is whether the lessons from the programme actually stick.

  • This National Service story didn't end with a certificate. It ended in court.

    Ebenezer Ghartey, a National Service person attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has been accused of quietly transferring GH¢308,300 from his supervisor's Mobile Money merchant account into his own. Prosecutors say the money allegedly transformed into a Hyundai Elantra, a 50-inch TV, furniture, an air conditioner, rent payments and even school fees for a sibling. Living soft... on someone else's wallet. DVLA quickly clarified that the money wasn't the Authority's and wasn't stolen from its accounts. They say it was a personal case involving one of their officers and the service person, not a DVLA financial scandal. The accused has pleaded not guilty, been granted bail, and the case is still before the courts.

  • The Guy Who Made Us All Feel 5'2"

    There are some people you don't even need to know personally. The moment they pass by, the whole area knows. "Ei, see how tall he is!" That was Awuche. If you ever spotted him in town, chances are you also did a quick neck stretch just to confirm the whole 7 feet, 4 inches your eyes were seeing. Sadly, Ghana's tallest man, Sulemana Abdul-Samed, popularly known as Awuche, has died at 33 after battling complications linked to gigantism. He had been receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where businessman Ibrahim Mahama had stepped in to support his medical care. Rest well, giant.

  • You know how school trips usually go? The excitement starts before the bus even moves. Somebody is already asking, “Are we there yet?” Somebody has snacks hidden in their bag, and someone else is probably making noise at the back like the bus belongs to them. But what should have been a normal trip from Ashaiman to Accra turned heartbreaking when a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus carrying 11 lower primary pupils was involved in an accident on the Dzorwulu–Accra Mall stretch on Thursday, July 30. The children, aged between three and 10 years, were travelling when a loaded tipper truck reportedly crashed into the back of the school bus. Several pupils were injured and taken to the Police Hospital, but sadly, one child later died while receiving treatment. The Ghana National Fire Service confirmed the news, sending condolences to the family.

  • Funeral, Court, And Confusion: Chale What’s Happening?
    Ghana funerals already come with their own timetable: chairs, canopies, food, and family meetings,. But Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka’s funeral has added a new item to the programme: court injunction. After disagreements over the arrangements, the Accra High Court told former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo to put the funeral plans on hold for 10 days. Her brother, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, had earlier said the announced date was “null and void” and that a new date would be announced. But chale, the funeral grounds didn’t get the memo. Workers were still putting up canopies, arranging chairs, and mourners were arriving like everything was moving according to plan. It was giving “the group chat says cancelled, but someone already cooked jollof.”

    The late Apostle’s funeral has now entered a season finale. Ghanaians are watching like, “So Monday what will happen, we go hear another episode anaa?” Because as we enter August, this one is carrying over.

AND IF YOU THINK WE’RE LYING..

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