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Ex-President Kabila Faces Death Sentence Amid Treason Ruling

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Najat Adamu
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Ex-President Kabila Faces Death Sentence Amid Treason Ruling

Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was found guilty of war crimes and treason and given a death sentence in absentia.

The charges center on claims that Kabila has been aiding the M23, a rebel organization that has wrecked havoc in the eastern part of the nation.

A military court found Kabila guilty on Friday of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, which include insurrection, torture, sexual assault, and murder. He did not show up in court to defend himself, but he disputed the charges.

According to the former president, the courts were being used as a “tool of oppression” and dismissed the case as “arbitrary.” We do not know where he is now.

After his father, Laurent, was shot dead in 2001, the 54-year-old took over as leader of DR Congo and he did so for 18 years.

Following a disagreement, Kabila went into self-imposed exile in 2023 after ceding power to President Félix Tshisekedi in 2019.

Arriving in the M23-held city of Goma the following month, the former president stated in April of this year that he intended to assist in finding a solution to the deadly war in the east.

Senators revoked Kabila’s legal protection when President Tshisekedi accused him of being the mastermind behind the M23, opening the door for his trial.

Earlier this year, the M23 took over huge portions of the mineral-rich east, including Goma, the city of Bukavu, and two airports, intensifying decades of conflict.

The UN and a number of Western nations have accused neighboring Rwanda of supporting the M23 and sending thousands of its soldiers into the Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing substantial evidence to support their claims.

Earlier this year, the M23 took over huge portions of the mineral-rich east, including Goma, the city of Bukavu, and two airports, intensifying decades of conflict.

The UN and a number of Western nations have accused neighboring Rwanda of supporting the M23 and sending thousands of its soldiers into the Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing substantial evidence to support their claims.

Kigali, however, refutes the accusations, claiming that its actions are intended to prevent the fighting from spreading to its territory.

Bloodshed has persisted despite a ceasefire agreement reached in July between the government and the rebels.

Source: BBC

NPP Flagbearer Race: God’s Blessings and Anointing Are on Dr. Bawumia- Rev. Ntim Fordjour

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Ebenezer Madugu
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NPP Flagbearer Race

Member of Parliament for Assin South and Former Deputy Minister of Education Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has declared that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia carries the blessings and divine anointing of God to lead Ghana into a prosperous future.


Speaking at Mankessim on Day 2 of Dr. Bawumia’s Central Region tour, Rev. Fordjour emphasized that leadership is ultimately determined by God, not by tribal or religious affiliations.


“My brothers and sisters, my elders, I beg of you – just take a look at all the leaders in the NPP, and also at those who have announced their intention to lead the NDC, and compare. Tell me, who among them, if we put them up against Dr. Bawumia, can stand him? Who? There’s nobody.”


According to him, the Vice President’s resilience, humility, and vision are clear signs of God’s hand upon his life.


He raises those He has destined to fulfill His purpose, and in Dr. Bawumia, we see a chosen leader,” Rev. Fordjour stated.


He urged the party delegates to rally behind the former Vice President as he positions himself to lead the nation, stressing that Dr. Bawumia’s track record in digital transformation, economic reforms, and social interventions are all testimonies of divine guidance.


Other speakers included Hon Asamoah Boateng, Nana Akomea, Sammi Awuku and Ophelia Quansah Hayford, Fmr MP for Mfantseman

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Vincent Kwofie

15 ER MPs Call Out Bryan Acheampong’s Untruths and Divisive Propaganda

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Ebenezer Madugu
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Bryan Acheampong

Fifteen NPP Members of Parliament, who recently announced their support for former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, are up in arms with NPP Flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Bryan Acheampong over claims he made about their public declaration of support for Bawumia.

The 15 MPs, publicly declared their support for Dr. Bawumia’s 2028 NPP flagbearship bid during his tour of the Eastern Region, and soon after the declaration, Bryan Acheampong claimed some of the MPs privately called him to denounce their support for Bawumia.

He also claimed he had texted Bawumia about the development.

However, in a strongly worded statement signed by all the 15 MPs, they denied Bryan Acheampong’s claims and also threw a challenge, daring him to publicly name or names of those he claimed contacted him.

“We, the fifteen (15) Members of Parliament from the Eastern Region who have openly and
publicly declared our unflinching support for His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, wish to
categorically refute and set the record straight regarding the unfortunate claims made by Hon. Bryan Acheampong in his attempt to undermine our endorsement of Dr. Bawumia,” the statement said.

“There is absolutely no truth in Hon. Bryan Acheampong’s assertion that some of us privately called him after our press conference to downplay our declaration. We challenge him, in the spirit of truth and accountability, to publicly name the MPs he alleges contacted him. Until he does so, his claim remains nothing but a fabrication intended to discredit our genuine and resolute support for Dr. Bawumia,” the MPs added.

The MPs also described as false, claims by Bryan Acheampong that he had exchanged text message with Dr. Bawumia on the issue, stating that their checks revealed that no such exchanges had taken place between the former Vice President and Bryan Acheampong.

The MPs also seized the opportunity to hit out at Bryan Acheampong for falsely claiming he personally funded the party’s 2024 campaign in the Eastern Region.

“It is regrettable that Hon. Bryan Acheampong has been moving around polling stations sowing seeds of division between constituency executives and polling station members. He has falsely claimed that he personally disbursed monies to constituencies in the Eastern Region during the 2024 general elections meant for polling station executives.”

“He further claims that if the polling station executives did not receive such amounts, anger should be directed at constituency executives and MPs. This is a calculated attempt to sow division
among the rank and file of the party and weaken it with falsehoods.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, campaign funds disbursed in the Eastern Region during the 2024 elections did not come from the personal resources of Hon. Bryan Acheampong. These funds were
contributions from party financiers and businessmen who supported the presidential campaign of Dr. Bawumia. Hon. Acheampong, in his capacity as Regional Campaign Coordinator, merely
facilitated their disbursement,” the statement said.

While reiterating their “unwavering” support for Dr. Bawumia, the 15 MPs also advised Bryan Acheampong to “desist from any further attempts to undermine the unity and integrity of our great
party.”

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Vincent Kwofie

“Even with the best of intentions, marriage might still not work; it is a risk” – Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

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Najat Adamu
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“Even with the best of intentions, marriage might still not work; it is a risk” - Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has shared her candid views on marriage. She believes marriage is always a risk, and couples can only hope for the best.

Speaking in a discussion at the “talk no dey cook rice podcast show”, Dr. Zanetor explained this. She mentioned that even the best intentions do not guarantee success in marriage. “Even with the best of intentions, marriage can just not work,” she said. She explained that marriage is a risk, and young people should take the step with hope for the best

According to her, young people should not see marriage and personal success as separate choices. She advised that it is possible to pursue both at the same time. To make her point, she used a food metaphor. As part of taking the risk, you can marry while still trying to get somewhere in life. “You can cook stew while still cooking rice. You don’t necessarily wait for the rice to be ready before you start the stew. It would have been cold by then,” she explained. Dr. Zanetor stressed that you don’t necessarily have to choose between pursuing success and marriage. “It is about finding the balance,” she added.

She further advised that couples must share a foundation of values. “There has to be some form of a platform of common values to start with, so that at least there is something to go back to when the going gets tough,” she noted.

In her view, people should not only focus on preparations before marriage. The doctor stated that too much emphasis is often placed on planning for the wedding instead of the actual journey of marriage. “Sometimes when people are thinking of getting married, it is the preparation towards it more than the actual journey of being married that people are focused on,” she observed.

Her remarks have started conversations about love, risk, and the balance between ambition, marriage, and what goes into it in modern Ghanaian society.

By Emmanuella Antwi

Breaking: 6.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Central Philippines

By
Najat Adamu
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Breaking: 6.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Central Philippines

A strong 6.9-magnitude quake shook the central Philippines around 10 p.m. local time, the USGS confirmed, triggering fears of a tsunami and significant damage.

Preliminary seismic models suggest that an earthquake of this strength in the region could cause loss of life and severe damage to poorly built structures.

In the Philippines, the earthquake happened about west of Palompon, just 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the surface.

On the Visayan Islands in the Central Philippines, estimates from US Geological Survey models indicate that over half a million people experienced extremely violent shaking.

The USGS states that extremely powerful shaking will cause “slight to moderate damage in well-built ordinary structures” and “considerable damage in poorly built or badly designed structures.” The northern parts of the Cebu and Leyte islands most likely saw the worst of the earthquake.

Source: CNN

Govt increases Book and Research allowance to GH¢610m – Education Minister

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced a significant increase in the allocation for book and research allowances for tertiary education staff, rising from GH¢408 million to GH¢610 million this year.

The announcement comes in response to threats of a nationwide strike by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), and the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) over delays in the payment of the allowance.

Speaking at the 22nd UTAG Biennial Conference on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Mr. Iddrisu assured members that the government remains committed to supporting the academic community. He said the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, was working to ensure the funds are disbursed promptly.

“In the last few months, there was a threat and the semblance of a strike in the name of book and research allowance. I am happy to note that from GH¢408 million for the year, this year the government is committing GH¢610 million to honour your book and research allowance. And that is in process,” he stated.

The increase is expected to ease tensions between government and tertiary education unions, who have long argued that timely and adequate funding for research is essential to improving the quality of teaching and learning in Ghana’s universities, technical institutions, and colleges of education

Source: Citinewsroom

Parties Without Representation Call for Withdrawal of Adu-Boahene’s Case from Court

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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Parties Without Representation

The Parties Without Representation in Parliament have called on the Attorney-General to immediately withdraw the ongoing case against former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, citing what they describe as “media trial,” “incomplete investigations,” and “serious national security risks.”

At a press conference held in Accra on Tuesday, the group led by the General Secretary of the Great Consolidated Popular Party, Citizen Ato Dadzie, described the prosecution as politically motivated and legally flawed. They argued that recent evidence submitted by the Israeli company responsible for supplying a cyber defence system at the heart of the case contradicts the Attorney-General’s central claim — that the equipment was never delivered to the Government of Ghana.

 “The Attorney-General is prosecuting a man based on allegations that have now been discredited by the supplier itself,” the group declared. “We therefore demand that the Attorney-General must withdraw the Republic vs Kwabena Adu-Boahene case from court, as the evidence clearly shows that investigations were shoddy and incomplete.”

The cyber defence system in question, the group revealed, was procured under a confidential agreement signed in 2020. According to a letter from International Security Consulting Holding Ltd. (I.S.C Holding Ltd.) dated May 28, 2025, all systems were delivered in full and are currently operational within Ghana’s national security infrastructure.

The Parties Without Representation argue that this revelation fundamentally undermines the legal basis of the case.

“If the very equipment being disputed is already in use by National Security, then what exactly is Mr. Adu-Boahene being tried for?” they asked. “This is not justice — it is persecution.”

They further criticised the conduct of the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, accusing him of using public commentary and press briefings to shape public opinion before trial proceedings have concluded.

 “Justice must be served in the courtroom, not in the court of public opinion,” they said. “By turning this prosecution into a media spectacle, the Attorney-General is not only undermining due process but also endangering the confidentiality of our national security systems.”

The group described the public handling of the case as reckless, warning that openly discussing the details of a sensitive cybersecurity contract could expose the country to cyber threats and weaken its defence systems.

 “In most mature democracies, issues of this nature are dealt with behind closed doors, not in press conferences. Ghana must not be the exception when it comes to protecting national security.”

Beyond the Adu-Boahene case, the group used the platform to question the overall credibility of the government’s anti-corruption drive. They claimed that cases involving officials linked to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been quietly dropped, while those targeting former officials from the previous NPP administration are being pursued with what they call “media-driven aggression.”

 “Justice has become selective. Prosecutions are launched with dramatic arrests and press coverage, but many end up collapsing in court or being quietly abandoned,” they said. “This double standard destroys public trust in the justice system.”

In a particularly scathing section, the group accused the Attorney-General’s office of lacking impartiality and abusing its power for political optics.

“The law, which should be a shield for every citizen, has become a sword to slash political opponents,” they said. “That is not democracy maturing — that is democracy in decline.”

The group ended the briefing by urging President Mahama and his administration to ensure that the fight against corruption is not hijacked for partisan purposes. They warned that pursuing cases without credible evidence wastes the court’s time and erodes the public’s faith in the justice system.

 “The Attorney-General’s role is not to play politics with prosecutions but to uphold justice with integrity. Failing to do so reduces the office to an instrument of propaganda rather than a guardian of fairness.”

The group’s statement is likely to intensify pressure on the Attorney-General’s office, especially as questions grow over the integrity of several high-profile prosecutions announced under the President’s anti-corruption agenda.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu

GES Sacks Assistant Headmaster of KNUST SHS Over Viral Harassment Video

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Najat Adamu
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GES Sacks Assistant Headmaster of KNUST SHS Over Viral Harassment Video

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, the Assistant Headmaster of KNUST Senior High School, after a disturbing video of him sexually harassing a female student went viral.

In the video, Mr. Aidoo was seen inappropriately touching the student while she recorded the act. The footage quickly spread on social media, drawing anger and condemnation from the public. Many parents and students expressed shock, calling the act a disgrace to the teaching profession.

GES has responded swiftly to the situation. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, Mr. Daniel Fenyni, the Service confirmed Mr. Aidoo’s dismissal. The statement described his conduct as “unacceptable and unprofessional,” stressing that such behaviour would not be tolerated in the country’s schools. “In line with our commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the teaching profession and ensuring the safety and welfare of students under our care, Mr. Aidoo has already been removed from office and prohibited from going to the school while thorough investigations are being carried out,” GES stated.

The Education Service assured parents and guardians that the safety and dignity of students remain its top priority. It also urged teachers and school leaders to uphold discipline and serve as proper role models for young people.

Ghanaians are now at peace with themselves, considering the decisions of the GES. They now admit that the students are in safe hands, and the leaders are putting measures in place to ensure that.

By Emmanuella Antwi

Parties Without Representation Slam EOCO for “Shoddy Work” in Adu-Boahene Case

By
Ebenezer Madugu
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Parties Without Representation
Citizen Ato Dadzie, General Secretary of the Great Consolidated Popular Party addressing the Media

The Parties Without Representation in Parliament have accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of conducting “shoddy and incomplete” investigations in the ongoing prosecution of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene — and are calling for the immediate withdrawal of the case from court.

At a press conference held in Accra, the group led by the General Secretary of the Great Consolidated Popular Party, Citizen Ato Dadzie, stated that EOCO’s flawed investigative work formed the shaky foundation of a politically charged case that has not only failed the test of credibility but also risks compromising Ghana’s national security.

 “Let us be clear — the Adu-Boahene trial should never have reached the courtroom. It is based on claims by EOCO that have now been exposed as inaccurate and unverified,” the group said. “The investigative work was shoddy at best, and pursuing this case any further only serves to embarrass the Attorney-General and waste the court’s time.”

The case centres on the alleged non-delivery of a cyber defence system procured by the NSB in 2020. The Attorney-General’s office, citing EOCO’s report, has argued that no such system was received by the government. However, according to the Parties Without Representation, new evidence from the supplier completely refutes this claim.

International Security Consulting Holding Ltd. (I.S.C Holding Ltd.), the Israeli company contracted to supply the equipment, wrote in a formal statement dated May 28, 2025, that “all cyber defence systems… were fully delivered to Ghana’s National Security.”

 “So, on what grounds exactly is this prosecution continuing?” the group asked. “When the supplier confirms delivery, and the National Security establishment is reportedly using the very system, why is Mr. Adu-Boahene being dragged through a public trial?”

They also criticised the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, for allegedly ignoring this crucial evidence and instead engaging in what they described as a politically motivated “media trial.”

 “Justice is being conducted in front of cameras, not in court. The Attorney-General has chosen spectacle over substance,” they said. “This case is not about fighting corruption. It is about persecuting a former public servant based on incomplete investigations and unverified assumptions.”

The group also raised serious concerns about the national security implications of the ongoing trial. They warned that dragging a confidential cyber defence system through a public legal process exposes Ghana’s security infrastructure to unnecessary scrutiny — and potentially to foreign adversaries.

 “Cyber defence systems rely on confidentiality. Once you start debating their delivery, capabilities, and cost in open court, you weaken the entire architecture,” they cautioned. “This prosecution is not only baseless — it is reckless.”

Citing inconsistencies in the government’s broader anti-corruption agenda, the Parties Without Representation accused the Attorney-General’s office of selective justice. They said cases involving individuals affiliated with the ruling NDC have quietly been discontinued, while only former NPP appointees face trial — often amid intense media attention.

 “Justice has become a political tool. The Adu-Boahene case is just one example of many where due process has been sacrificed for partisan gain,” they noted. “This approach threatens to destroy public confidence in the judiciary.”

They concluded their statement with a firm demand for the Attorney-General to withdraw the case and focus on restoring integrity to the justice system.

“We are not saying wrongdoing should go unpunished. We are saying that prosecutions must be based on credible evidence, not on politics. The Adu-Boahene case fails that test entirely.”

The group warned that if such practices continue, the rule of law in Ghana risks being permanently undermined.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu

Interior Minister Renews Curfews Amid Ongoing Security Concerns in Bawku, Binduri

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Najat Adamu
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Interior Minister Renews Curfews Amid Ongoing Security Concerns in Bawku, Binduri

Renewing the curfew hours for Binduri Township and the surrounding area in the Upper East Region was done by Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak on the recommendation of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument.

As of Monday, September 29, 2025, the curfew is in effect from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

He called on Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and the local populace to employ non-violent methods to focus their energies on maintaining peace in the region and to display restraint when faced with the difficulties they face.

All individuals in Binduri Township and the surrounding area are strictly prohibited from carrying firearms, ammunition, or any other type of offensive weapon, as well as from riding motorcycles or wearing smocks.  Anyone found in possession of weapons or ammunition would be arrested and charged, the minister said.

With effect from Monday, September 29, 2025, the Interior Minister has also extended the curfew hours for Bawku Municipality and the surrounding areas in the Upper East Region from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., based on the National Security Council’s recommendation and Executive Instrument.

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