
Veteran Ghanaian sound engineer and music producer, Fred Kyei Mensah, known as Fredyma, stated that Ghana's political landscape will continue to be dominated by the National Democratic Congress NDC and the New Patriotic Party NPP. Speaking on Starr Showbiz on Starr 103.5 FM, Fredyma dismissed the sustainability of new political movements, insisting that the existing two-party structure remains firmly entrenched. His remarks follow discussions about "The Base" movement, linked to actor Alexander Kofi Adu, known as Agya Koo, who plans to launch the Ghana First Party. Fredyma expressed skepticism about the viability of such ventures, suggesting they lack the structural depth to survive in Ghana’s political system. He argued that the political space has remained largely unchanged since the Fourth Republic, with power alternating between the two dominant parties, and that smaller movements often emerge but fail to sustain themselves. Fredyma suggested that new political groupings may be driven more by positioning and influence than by genuine long-term political restructuring, and questioned the durability of leadership within such movements.
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Retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba has criticized politicians for becoming inaccessible to the public after winning elections. Speaking at an event on July 18, 2026, Justice Atuguba observed that politicians are readily available to voters during campaigns, engaging in daily activities and presenting themselves as ordinary citizens to gain trust. However, he noted that once election results are announced and they assume office, they become difficult to reach, often not answering calls. Justice Atuguba questioned this change in behavior, stating, "What kind of life is this? Just a day before, we're all one. Today, victory has come, you have no… I mean, is that how it should be?" He emphasized that the relationship between politicians and the people should not end after elections, and public office holders must remain available to the citizens they serve.

Marvin Walker, a Ghanaian living abroad, claims he was wrongfully arrested and imprisoned in Ghana after declining to give money to a police officer. In a video, Walker recounted that the officer allegedly fabricated charges against him when he refused the demands. Despite court officials reportedly stating the officer's claims were untrue, Walker was remanded into custody. He credits his background as a US Marine and his brother being an FBI agent, along with local assistance and external calls, for his eventual release by the judge. Walker stated that he had been investing significantly in Ghana and encouraging other diasporans to return, expressing disappointment over the ordeal. After his release, he reported the incident through his lawyer to the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards Bureau PIPS, but claims no action has been taken against the officer. GhanaWeb has not independently verified the claims or the circumstances surrounding the incident, and there has been no official response from the Ghana Police Service.

The Minority in Parliament has urged the Mahama administration to stop the second prosecution of TikToker Camilla Alhassan and cease using what it terms "outdated laws" that criminalize free speech. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, speaking at a press conference on Friday, July 17, 2026, called for an immediate halt to all prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, arguing these provisions are not suitable for a modern democracy. This follows an Accra Circuit Court sentencing the 43-year-old TikToker to one year in prison with hard labor for offensive conduct after she pleaded guilty to making derogatory remarks about President John Dramani Mahama in a TikTok video. Despite her conviction, the Ghana Police Service indicated she would face a separate charge of false communication under the Electronic Communications Act. Afenyo-Markin demanded the withdrawal of all pending prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208, including the second prosecution against Camilla Alhassan. The Minority also requested the release of individuals currently serving sentences under these provisions, citing the case of Kwame Nkrumah II. Furthermore, Afenyo-Markin urged Parliament to fast-track legislation to repeal the two sections, noting the Minority has already presented a bill to the House. He also appealed to President Mahama to instruct law enforcement agencies to stop prosecuting Ghanaians under these contested provisions. The Minority believes repealing these