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Mahama Cares focuses on non-communicable diseases, unlike the National Health Insurance Scheme. People should read more about it before drawing conclusions. I urge Ghanaians not to politicize it because sickness knows no political colour — Obuobia Darko-Opoku

Some parents are expressing frustration over the various unapproved fees allegedly being charged in schools under the Free SHS policy, including feeding, practicals, and other expenses. The growing concerns have sparked fresh debate about the true cost of free education and the financial burden on families. Tune in for more on the issue and reactions from affected parents

Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has defended former Buffer Stock CEO Abdul Hanan, insisting neither he nor his wife committed any wrongdoing. According to him, after interrogation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), no fresh charges were brought against the couple, adding that there is no case to chase.

Why should citizens spend up to 11 hours travelling from Accra to Kumasi? Calls are growing for the Accra–Kumasi road to be made motorable while the expressway is still under construction. OB is urging the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, to act urgently before the situation worsens

International Banking Consultant Richmond Atuahene has pushed back against the minority’s assertion that the Bank of Ghana recorded a GH₵34.9 billion loss instead of GH₵15 billion. He argues that the figures have been misunderstood, stressing the need for a proper grasp of accounting principles. According to him, those who doubt the official figures should seek legal redress if they believe the public has been misinformed

We have not recorded a 1,000-megawatt deficit at any point since the beginning of this year. - Richmond Rockson Esq., Head of Communications, Energy Ministry.

We inherited a collapsed power sector left behind by the NPP with a $1.5 billion debt we are still paying and are now fixing what they failed to achieve in eight years in power—so they should shut up about ‘dumsor.' — Lawyer Abass Nurudeen Esq., CEO, Social Investment Fund.

One-on-One with Kofi Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation: “Carlos Queiroz is not on a $100,000-a-month salary, as widely quoted. His actual salary and full details will be revealed before the World Cup.”

Free SHS challenges: "Parents are contributing more than ever to feeding in SHSs. Claims that the government releases funds to headmasters for the purchase of perishables are completely false." - Omanhene Kwabena Asante

Mark my words, President Mahama will not sanction Free Zones CEO Dr. Mary Awusi over her attacks on Apostle Eric Nyamekye on galamsey. This is yet another test of leadership after claims that his appointees have breached the code of ethics. - Aaron Asiedu Antwi (NPP Communication Team Member)

Kennedy Agyapong holds no bitterness toward the New Patriotic Party and is not and will never be part of any division. He met with Mahamudu Bawumia last week and is currently in China on business. - Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong

NPRA CEO, Dr. Christopher Boadi-Mensah, never issued any directive for staff salary increases. All salary increments were implemented under former President Nana Addo. Vincent Ekow Assafuah must apologize to him or face legal action in court. - Lawyer Abass Nurudeen, CEO of Social Investment Fund

"Attorney General vs OSP: It was a Cabinet decision by the NDC government to scrap the OSP; the court action was unnecessary. An executive instrument could have resolved the issue." - Justin Frimpong Kodua, General Secretary.

We’re not against the Customs AI system, but it must be carefully reviewed because its errors are more than human errors; how can a 1.5HP indoor air conditioner attract higher duty than a 2.0HP unit, and what kind of mistake is this? - Nana Asiamah Preprah I, Vice President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders.

One-on-one with Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (Health Minister): "Government to recruit 16,000-20,000 health workers in 2026. Our plans for the free primary healthcare will inform decisions on these recruitment exercises."

Alleged NLA CEO requests a $6,000 monthly rent allowance: "I’m ready to defend my claims against the National Lottery Authority, and I will not be intimidated by any threats." - Charles MacCarthy, Editor, Hawk Newspaper

The Damang mine takeover process was not fair, skewed in favor of Ibrahim Mahama and E&P. We will petition CHRAJ over a possible conflict of interest. - Akwasi Kunadu, MP for Manhyia North.

President Mahama’s U-turn on the LGBTQ+ bill "hypocritical... If the economy is doing well as his government claims, why use it as an excuse to delay the bill? - Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South Constituency.

A socio-economic political talk show that discusses the major political, social and economic issues in Ghana

What’s so special about painting an interchange you didn’t construct? All Dr. Frank Amoakohene seems to do is stay active on TikTok while there are still roads to be completed in the Ashanti Region - Sam Pyne, Former KMA Mayor

“We have never called for the abolition of sole sourcing. Our concern has always been its abuse. It should only be applied in exceptional cases, not made the norm in public procurement." - Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of GoldBod

Omanehene Kwabena addresses the newly passed Legal Education Reform Act: "Aspiring lawyers not always law-abiding"

One-on-One with Hon. Kwame Asare Obeng, MP for Gomoa Central: “Speaking in Parliament is a waste of everyone’s time. I entered Parliament to drive industrial growth and create jobs, not to engage in endless debates.”

"GoldBod and its subsidiary, GoldBod Jewellery, did not sponsor the ‘Women of Valor' program in London. Any involvement was limited to promotional activities, with no financial support." -Sammy Gyamfi

“We are honoring Hajia Shamima Muslim’s partial assurance and have paused our protest, but if her promised government intervention fails to materialize within a week, we will strike again.” - Gilbert Agyare, Leader of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities

A socio-economic political talk show that discusses the major political, social and economic issues in Ghana

“All Dr. Frank Amoakohene does is organize events on social media; I have no time to hold any secret meetings against him, and he can't destroy NPP’s legacy in the Ashanti Region.” - Sam Pyne, former Mayor of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly

“The finance minister and the auditor-general should be ready to face me in court over the auditor-general's report implicating me in wrongful transactions. They don’t know who they are joking with. Do they even understand what a fictitious contract or transaction is?” - K. T. Hammond, Former Minister for the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Ghana).

Over 500,000 young people trying to join the security services is a worry...and proof of the economy's failure to create enough jobs, and many have lost interest in farming over government excessive food imports. - Dominic Nitiwul, Former Defense Minister

“President Mahama used the Dzata jet to save costs, and there is no conflict of interest. We did not pay anything to rent the jet from Ibrahim Mahama.” - Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Government Communications Minister

"Foreign Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa should have been sacked for exposing Ghana to security threats. His claim at Chatham House that Ghana worked with the US on the Christmas Day bombing in Nigeria was reckless and irresponsible." - Akosua Asaa Manu, Special Aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

“I am ready to contest the Ablekuma South parliamentary seat if the people want me. I will run as an independent candidate.”

The pain we are going through is intense; if we react, it could turn into something else. Some of us regret becoming teachers because we have nobody to speak on our behalf. How do you expect us to live without receiving payment for 14 months? - Ray, Convener, Unpaid Newly Posted Staff of GES

Using flimsy excuses like defective teeth to deny grassroots members recruitment into the security services makes no sense. What has teeth got to do with working in the security service? These members are the backbone of the party...and have sacrificed enough to be considered. - Eric Adjei, Acting CEO of NEIP

In the wake of the cocoa farmers’ haircut and the gold sales controversy at the Bank of Ghana, where are the loud-mouthed CSOs and clergy? Are they enjoying life under the Mahama government? Weren’t these the same people who hounded the Akufo-Addo government? What has happened to their voices? - Sam Pyne, Former KMA Boss

NDC should dare not attribute its mismanagement of the economy to the US-Israeli-Iran conflict because it will never be accepted. If the Russia-Ukraine war was not considered a valid factor affecting Ghana’s economy in 2020, then attempts to use such conflicts as excuses going forward will also be rejected. - Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications, NPP

You cannot come from Akwatia and expect to win in Nima; I won't be surprised if Yussif Baba Ali beats Baba Jama to win the Ayawaso East by-election. - Nana B, National Organiser of NPP.

“SONA crafted to set Mahama up; it painted Ghana’s economic crisis as if it disappeared in one year, ignoring debt history and recent borrowing.” - Kwasi Nyame-Baafi, Economist and GIMPA Lecturer.

Bawumia is the mastermind behind the Gold for Reserve programme and deserves credit; the government policy is essentially a continuation of his gold purchase initiative. - Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi

“Ghanaians in the diaspora are no longer sending money home like before. We warned our families not to vote NPP out, but they refused, so we’re no longer interested in helping them,” - Kingsley Adumattah Agyapong, NPP UK Chairman

“Students involved in the SWESBUS assault incident should be disciplined, not dismissed. Expulsion could turn them into school dropouts and put their future at risk.” - Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, Former Director-General, Ghana Education Service

“Randy Abbey is not to blame for COCOBOD’s problems. Critics are just trying to tarnish his reputation and make him a scapegoat. The real issue stems from NPP’s mismanagement of the sector.” - Dr. Samuel Ayeh, Presidential Aide (Government Communications)

“The NPP should be the last to talk about the cocoa pricing issues; they contributed to the problems the sector is facing.” - Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor

COCOBOD owes farmers GH₵11 billion. How can it realistically pay them as directed by the Finance Minister, and where will the funds come from to settle this debt? - Fiifi Boafo, Former Head of Public Affairs, COCOBOD.

“Since when have they cared more about cocoa farmers than pensioners?” - Felix Kwakye Ofosu, government spokesperson, lashes out at the NPP over its criticism of the new cocoa price.

ONE-ON-ONE with Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture: "Cocobod under the NPP left a rollover of 330,000 tonnes. Per the Cocobod transition document I have, if I make it public, no NPP communicator will dare to speak on cocoa issues or challenge it."

"Dr. Randy Abbey should be sacked immediately. He is incompetent and even arrogant, and his continued stay in office will undermine President Mahama’s goodwill." - Rev. Charles Owusu, Former Head of Monitoring at the Forestry Commission

"Ofosu Nkansah has finally been granted bail and will no longer face court. His case was clearly politically motivated, because immediately after giving an interview on this show, we were called back and the bail process began," - Nana Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South and lawyer for Kofi Ofosu Nkansah

"COCOBOD CEO Dr. Randy Abbey and other responsible officers should be sacked. The government must restore the cocoa price to GHC 3,600 and provide support as farmers struggle," - Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Ofoase Ayirebi, on the revised cocoa price.

“I expected Bryan Acheampong to win the Eastern Region in the presidential primaries and wasn’t surprised by the number of votes he garnered”- Sammi Awuku, MP for Akuapem North & Senior Advisor for the Bawumia Campaign.