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Nhyiaeso MP Stephen Amoah states Ghanaian politics is an enterprise, not focused on national transformation
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Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, known as Sticka, has asserted that "politics in Ghana has become an enterprise," claiming that neither the National Democratic Congress NDC nor the New Patriotic Party NPP is genuinely interested in transforming the country. Speaking on Angel FM, the MP estimated that less than 10% of politicians from both major parties are committed to Ghana's development. He believes many politicians enter the field primarily to acquire wealth, focusing on securing government positions to afford luxuries like houses and cars, rather than making a positive impact. Amoah, an NPP affiliate, stated that while he considers his party better than the NDC due to its social intervention policies, both parties face challenges. He also noted that despite nearly 35 years of alternating power, neither party has established strong research institutions to identify national problems and develop long-term solutions for issues such as unemployment and exchange rates.
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Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, former Odododiodoo MP and National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has urged former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu to remain resilient and use her imprisonment as an opportunity for personal reconstruction. Speaking on Channel One TV鈥檚 Breakfast Daily on Thursday, June 11, Vanderpuye acknowledged the unfortunate circumstances of Tamakloe-Attionu's return to Ghana but emphasized that it should not signify the end of her journey. He cited examples of world leaders and influential figures who overcame adversity, stating that imprisonment or public disgrace does not permanently define an individual's future. Tamakloe-Attionu was extradited from the United States to Ghana to commence a 10-year prison sentence imposed by the Accra High Court. She was convicted in absentia in 2024 for charges including stealing and causing financial loss to the state, with her actions as MASLOC CEO between 2013 and 2016 resulting in a financial loss of nearly GH垄90 million. Tamakloe-Attionu had traveled to the United States in 2021 for medical treatment with court permission but failed to return for her trial, leading to her conviction in absentia. Ghanaian authorities initiated extradition proceedings in 2025, and a US District Court in Nevada certified her extradition.
In March 1963, Professor Hoegg, a consulting town planner from Munich, Germany, visited Ghana and lauded the country's urban planning and educational facilities. He described Ghana's town and city development as comparable to the world's best planning standards. Professor Hoegg, who had reconstructed Munich and Istanbul, was particularly impressed by the Kwame Nkrumah University in Kumasi and the University of Ghana, Legon, stating their design and facilities matched and even exceeded those of European universities. He also noted Ghana's significant progress in road construction and praised the foresight in the country's long-term planning since independence. During his five-day visit, he was accompanied by Mr. P. N. K. Turkson, Chief Town Planning Officer, and toured new buildings in Accra, Tema Harbour, and townships in Kumasi.
Must ReadThe family of Emmanuel Asamoah, a resident of Sankore in Ghana's Ahafo Region, is calling for a full investigation into his death, which occurred days after his arrest, conviction, and imprisonment. Asamoah was arrested on Sunday, May 31, 2026, for an alleged assault case from the previous year. Family members claim he had been away from Sankore for nearly a year and had just returned. They allege his arrest was forceful and that he complained about his health and police handling. He was detained in Goaso, and his family was unaware he had been arraigned before the Goaso Circuit Court on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Asamoah was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison without legal representation, according to his family. He was transferred to Sunyani Central Prison on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Relatives who visited were told he was unwell and resting. Reports of his death circulated shortly after, with the family receiving conflicting information about the date. On Sunday, June 7, relatives confirmed his death and that his body was at a mortuary. Preliminary information suggests internal bleeding and trauma, but no official post-mortem report has been released. Asamoah is survived by two children. Police, prison authorities, and court officials have not yet commented publicly on the allegations.