This according to him will be based on the poor governance by the current NDC government led by President Mahama.

Speaking at his Thank you tour in Sunyani, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia said Ghanaians will punish the NDC government in 2028 for their abysmal performance.

He said, Ghanaians are beginning to realize the NDC in 2024 only engaged in a campaign of lies just to win power without having the vital solutions to the problems adding that their lies have been exposed within their 4 months.

Citing dumsor as the major example, Dr. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia said, Ghana always experiences dumsor whenever the NDC is power adding that many businesses have started collapsing.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Vincent Kwofie 

A group of armed men attacked the revenue officer on duty at the Yilo Krobo District Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving the staff traumatized and calling for improved security measures at the facility.

The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. when Madam Naomi, the revenue officer, was at her post. According to the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Francisca Darkwah, the assailants disguised themselves as patients seeking medical attention.

“One of the men approached the revenue area claiming he needed a folder, but the officer in charge of folders was at the washroom. In an attempt to assist, Madam Naomi was lured into a trap. Two unidentified men armed with knives suddenly appeared and demanded she hand over all money in her possession,” Dr. Darkwah narrated.

The attackers, however, failed to find any significant amount of money. In the process, Madam Naomi sustained injuries to her face and hand during the struggle.

Dr. Darkwah revealed that while this is the first time the revenue office has been directly targeted, the facility itself has experienced previous attacks. She appealed to authorities to urgently support the hospital with security cameras and improve patrols in the area.

“We are calling on the police to increase patrols along this route and provide surveillance systems to ensure the safety of staff and patients,” she urged.

The matter has since been reported to the police, who have commenced investigations into the incident.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Austin Ofori Addo

The Flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Philip Appiah Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada, has commended the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the government for introducing a new chip-embedded passport for Ghanaians.

Describing the initiative as forward-thinking and innovative, Roman Fada lauded the move as a true reflection of the government’s commitment to digitalization and national development.

“I really commend the Minister for Foreign Affairs for this great initiative, which would go a long way toward boosting the government’s digitalization drive and also promoting development,” – Roman Fada said in a media engagement.

The new chip-embedded passport was officially unveiled by Minister Ablakwa at the Passport Office in Accra on Monday, April 28, 2025. 

According to the Minister, the upgraded passports, which come with 175 security features—compared to 32 on the old biometric passports—will completely replace the previous versions.

As part of the rollout ceremony, the Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, was presented with his new chip-embedded passport.

The enhanced passports, which began distribution on December 2, 2024, are designed to meet international standards and incorporate Ghanaian cultural elements, including iconic Adinkra symbols, to highlight the nation’s identity.

Minister Ablakwa stated that the move is also aimed at eliminating middlemen and promoting greater transparency in passport acquisition processes.

The rollout is part of a broader government strategy to enhance security in travel documentation, modernize public services, and project a technologically advanced image of Ghana on the global stage.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu