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July 26, 2026

• COPEC's Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, has reiterated calls for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to account for decisions made during his tenure.
• Amoah stresses that public confidence in governance hinges on holding former officials accountable, irrespective of political affiliation, for transparent management of public finances.
• He warns that unresolved issues surrounding Ofori-Atta could pose a significant political challenge for the NPP in the lead-up to the 2028 general election.
• Ken Ofori-Atta is currently in the United States, facing extradition efforts by Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over corruption charges related to the SML contracts and National Cathedral project.
• A US immigration court recently granted Ofori-Atta permanent residency, stating the OSP did not present persuasive evidence of criminal wrongdoing in that proceeding, though the OSP maintains this doesn't impact Ghana's criminal cases.

July 26, 2026

• The Chief of Bohyen, Nana Antwi Boasiako II, appealed to the government to establish a fire station and extend National Ambulance Service coverage to Bohyen and surrounding communities in the Ashanti Region.
• He also requested a community centre in Bohyen to alleviate traffic congestion caused by road blockages during social gatherings.
• The appeals were made during celebrations marking Nana Antwi Boasiako II's 25th anniversary on the throne.
• The Chief commended MP Francis Asenso-Boakye for various development projects in Bohyen, including a police station, roads, a classroom block, an Astroturf, and a community library.
• The anniversary celebrations featured community activities and the inauguration of a refurbished palace, with a businessman pledging support for the Chief's development plans.

July 26, 2026

• An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Kweku Osei Korankye Asiedu, an NPP communicator, for failing to appear in court.
• Asiedu faces charges of threat of death and publication of false news, having allegedly threatened staff of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
• He is accused of stating in a video, “We know the officers’ houses, we know where they stay, and we will kill you,” targeting EOCO staff.
• Asiedu also allegedly spread false news claiming a presidential order prevented food for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, then in EOCO custody, a statement deemed to incite public unrest.
• The prosecution reported that an EOCO driver was subsequently pursued by unknown men, and Asiedu reportedly admitted to the offences during police investigations.