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July 25, 2026

• Kessben Media suspended presenter DJ K.A (Rexford Kwadwo Adu Ntim) after an intimate video involving him circulated on social media.
• The company launched an internal investigation, disassociating its brand from the incident and stating it does not condone such acts.
• DJ K.A has been asked to stay off duty and will receive counselling, rehabilitation, and legal assistance; the public is urged to stop sharing the sensitive material, citing cybersecurity implications and existing laws.
• DJ K.A issued a public apology, taking responsibility for recording the video years ago but denying intentional circulation, asking for forgiveness.
• Ama Parone, also linked to the video, confirmed her appearance, apologized for her past, and expressed support for DJ K.A.

July 25, 2026

• Dr. Gideon Boako questions whether Ghana’s reported economic recovery translates into improved living conditions for citizens.
• He highlights a disconnect where macroeconomic indicators are positive ("green") but social indicators, like unemployment and cost of living, remain negative ("red").
• Boako emphasizes that true economic success should be measured by the lived experiences and welfare of ordinary Ghanaians, not just budget figures.
• He argues that the benefits of the reported recovery have yet to reach many households and young people struggling with hardship.
• The MP calls on the government to complement fiscal consolidation with policies that accelerate job creation, boost private sector investment, and improve social outcomes.

July 25, 2026

• Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, argues that Ghana's improving macroeconomic indicators must translate into jobs.
• He warns that economic growth without employment risks deepening public frustration and widening inequality.
• Dr Boako states that government success cannot be measured solely by favorable fiscal statistics while thousands of young people remain unemployed.
• He maintains that the ultimate test of economic recovery is improved lives for ordinary Ghanaians through employment, higher incomes, and expanded opportunities.
• Dr Boako emphasizes that fiscal and economic policies should be judged by their ability to stimulate private sector expansion, entrepreneurship, and sustainable youth employment.