Danquah-Dombo-Busia Tradition not elitist – Afenyo-Markin
Politics of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinority Leader of Parliament and MP for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has strongly rejected claims that the Danquah-Dombo-Busia political tradition is elitist, insisting that its history and governance record show a consistent commitment to ordinary Ghanaians. “I want to face that charge directly — not defensively, not with anger, but with history and truth,” he stated. Tracing the roots of the tradition to Dr JB Danquah’s legal advocacy for cocoa farmers, Afenyo-Markin recalled that Danquah earned the title Akuafo Kanea (Lamp of Farmers) for fighting for fair cocoa pricing during the colonial era. According to him, the vision of a “property-owning democracy” was about expanding ownership and opportunity to every Ghanaian. It was a property-owning democracy — where every Ghanaian has a path to ownership,” he stressed.
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March 03, 2026 13:41 UTC
Over 1500 'disputed' post-election appointments upheld - Felix Ofosu
It was a necessary step to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability,” Kwakye Ofosu said. He noted that the cleared appointments, which cut across 36 state institutions, followed proper recruitment and promotion procedures. Importantly, all those confirmed had received their appointment letters before December 7, 2024 — the date of the general election that ushered in the John Mahama administration. Earlier, the Chief of Staff had directed that all post-election appointments be revoked, a move that generated public debate and anxiety among affected workers. Kwakye Ofosu clarified that 541 appointments were cancelled because they did not meet the required standards or were completed after December 7, 2026.
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March 03, 2026 13:21 UTC
FLASHBACK: Northern Smock, Kente: How Kwame Nkrumah promoted 'Wear Ghana' in the 1950s
Dr Kwame Nkrumah chose to wear the northern smock, popularly known as fugu, during the declaration of independence to elevate its status and add value to the indigenous fabric. The Ghana Tourism Authority also launched a campaign aimed at promoting domestic tourism, dubbed “See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, and Feel Ghana.”This initiative seeks to promote and showcase Ghanaian fashion and heritage, supporting local designers and artisans through events like fashion shows and exhibitions. But did you know that Ghana's first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, initiated the Wear Ghana agenda during his era? Edward Quao said, “They wore the northern smock because Nkrumah chose it intentionally before independence. “He wrapped himself in kente and wore the smock to draw more attention to them.
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March 03, 2026 13:16 UTC
Ghanaian prophets who foretold Iran war, death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah
General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe ongoing war in the Middle East appears to have been foretold by some Ghanaian prophets. Videos have emerged of these Ghanaian prophets accurately predicting some of the events that have already happened in the war, including the death of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and what the world should expect in the coming days. Here are the prophets who ‘foresaw’ the Iran war and what they said about it. “In the Middle East, I told you there would be assassinations; there is another assassination coming. “There are three major people who would go down in the Middle East, and that is where the war goes on.
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March 03, 2026 13:13 UTC
Historic Fort Prinzenstein fades as sea continues to devour Keta coastline
General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFort Prinzenstein in Keta remains a hauntingly beautiful yet rapidly vanishing evidence of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. It was one of four major forts constructed by the Danes along what was then the Danish Gold Coast. For decades, Fort Prinzenstein served as a key holding site where enslaved Africans were kept before being shipped across the Atlantic to plantations in the Caribbean and Americas. In 1850, Denmark sold its possessions on the Gold Coast, including Fort Prinzenstein, to Britain, marking the transition of the site into British colonial territory. The fort now draws visitors from around the world, including people of African descent seeking to connect with their history.
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March 03, 2026 13:06 UTC
Gold for Reserves: Uganda latest African country to follow Ghana's lead
Business News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comUganda has become the latest country in Africa to adopt Ghana's pioneering lead of its central bank buying domestic gold to boost reserves and the economy. The Bank of Ghana following the initiative of former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in 2022, became an African pioneer in Central Bank gold purchasing initiative to boost national reserves, an initiative which has since been commended and emulated by many other African countries. Today, Uganda’s central bank said it will begin its own domestic gold purchasing programme this month, joining a growing number of central banks worldwide that are boosting their gold holdings amid rising prices. Apart from Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria, Rwanda and Zambia have also followed Ghana's example by announcing their Central Bank's gold purchasing programmes to boos their reserves. Meanwhile Ghana has renamed its gold for Reserves programme to Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Program, following a bill to Parliament.
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March 03, 2026 13:01 UTC
US-Israel-Iran Conflict: Brent crude oil price rises to $80 per barrel
Business News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe price of Brent crude on the international oil market rose by more than $3 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, marking its third consecutive day of gains amid the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Brent crude futures traded at $80.89 per barrel, up $3.15, or 4.1%. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by $2.55, or 3.6%, to $73.78 per barrel. Tankers and container ships are reportedly avoiding the waterway after insurers withdrew coverage for vessels, while global oil and gas shipping rates have surged. Approximately 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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March 03, 2026 12:52 UTC
'I never accepted the 15 years sentence' – Freed Agradaa speaks
She particularly shared moments and emotions she felt in the courtroom before her legal team successfully fought for the massive reduction of her sentence. The day they announced at the court that I was to serve for 15 years, I refused to accept the fact that I will serve the 15 years sentence. She narrated how her total dependence on the word of God (the scriptures) encouraged her during the difficult time. Hezekiah was told by prophet Isaiah to prepare his will as he was to die, but when he prayed, God extended his life by 15 years in the Word of God. The trial court initially handed her a 15-year sentence with hard labour, a ruling that drew widespread public debate.
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March 03, 2026 12:28 UTC
How Agradaa's church members reacted to her release from prison
Why Agradaa's sentence has been reducedThe church building itself received a fresh coat of paint and minor renovations to accommodate the expected turnout. Following her release, she has spoken about her prison experience and how her faith sustained her during the eight-month ordeal. She was initially sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment on July 3, 2025, after being convicted of defrauding by false pretence and charlatanic advertisement. Upon review, the Amasaman High Court, presided over by Justice Solomon Oppong-Twumasi, reduced the term to 12 calendar months, describing the original punishment as unusually harsh and excessive. The High Court also imposed a fine of GH¢2,400, in default of which she would serve an additional three months' imprisonment .
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March 03, 2026 11:58 UTC
Nana Agradaa released from prison
General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEvangelist Patricia Asieduaa Asiamah, also known as Agradaa, of Heavens Way International Ministry has been released from prison. In a video shared on Facebook by Angel Asiamah, her husband, on March 3, 2026, Nana Agradaa was seen at her residence with him and other family members, all dressed in white. After hours of proceedings, the court reduced her initial 15-year sentence to 12 months on counts two and three. The revised sentence, which took effect from her conviction on July 3, 2025, meant that the Founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry was to serve a total of one year in prison. Agradaa was convicted on July 3, 2025, by an Accra Circuit Court on multiple charges, including charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence.
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March 03, 2026 11:42 UTC
LIVESTREAMED: Felix Kwakye Ofosu updates Ghanaians at Government Accountability Series
General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinister of State for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), is set to hold a press conference as part of the ongoing Government Accountability Series. The session will provide updates on government initiatives, policies, and performance, reinforcing transparency and public engagement. The briefing is scheduled to take place at the Presidency on March 3, 2026. Kwakye Ofosu’s appearance forms part of the administration’s broader effort to strengthen communication with citizens and ensure that government actions are clearly understood and effectively scrutinised by the public. Watch the stream below:
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March 03, 2026 11:38 UTC
Barker-Vormawor 'bleeds' after court orders GH¢5m damages to Kan-Dapaah
In a post shared on Facebook, Barker-Vormawor contended that the court ruling, which includes an order for him to pay GH¢5m in damages to Kan-Dapaah, was wrong. “The judge refused and asked him to continue the cross-examination of Kan-Dapaah. The judge refused it and went ahead to give Kan-Dapaah judgment. About the caseThe court ordered Oliver Barker-Vormawor to pay GH¢5 million in damages for defaming former National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah. With this ruling, the court upheld Kan-Dapaah’s defamation claim, ordering Barker-Vormawor to pay the damages and costs.
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March 03, 2026 11:06 UTC
FLASHBACK: The day Dr Bawumia woke President Mahama from sleep to concede defeat
However, he said in the early morning of December 8, 2024, the former vice president called him around 9 am to concede defeat. I asked which brother, and I was told it was my brother, the Vice President, Bawumia. His opponent, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), received 41.61%, or 4,657,304 votes. On December 8, a day after the election and before the official results were declared, Dr Bawumia conceded defeat in a televised address from his residence. John Mahama was sworn in as president on January 7, 2025, alongside Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s first female vice president.
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March 03, 2026 10:40 UTC
Nana Agradaa speaks on fear and doubt after 15-year prison sentence
General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEvangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa or Mama Pat, has shared the thoughts that ran through her mind when she was handed a 15-year prison sentence. In a video shared by the Ghana Prison Service on March 2, 2026, Nana Agradaa recalled the fear and uncertainty she felt on her first day being transferred to prison. “On my way to prison, I honestly thought I was going to die. Nana Agradaa released from prisonIn her view, the punishment felt unreal, and she could not imagine spending such a long period behind bars. Under Ghana’s standard remission rules, which allow inmates to be released after serving two-thirds of their sentence upon good behaviour, Nana Agradaa was released from prison on March 3, 2026, after serving the required portion of her revised term.
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March 03, 2026 10:38 UTC