President John Dramani Mahama says the sharp decline in this year’s WASSCE performance stems from longstanding neglect of basic education. Speaking at the launch of the STEMBox programme for primary schools, he explained that the disappointing results expose major deficiencies in foundational learning—problems worsened by chronic delays in releasing the capitation grant and challenges in maintaining quality teaching at the primary level. Mahama emphasised that strong foundational skills are critical for academic progression, warning that students who lack these basics are pushed through the system without the competencies needed to excel. “It highlights the crisis in foundational learning. Over the…
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Officials from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Thursday, December 4, 2025, escorted private lawyer Martin Kpebu to a location to inspect a landed property he had offered as surety to meet his bail conditions. Sources say the officers accompanied him as part of routine verification procedures carried out before bail is formally approved. Kpebu had visited the OSP to assist with investigations into corruption claims he made against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. However, he was detained on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, following a confrontation with security personnel at the entrance to the OSP headquarters. He was placed…
President John Dramani Mahama has voiced strong concern over the sharp fall in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, calling the situation “hard to comprehend.” Speaking during the launch of the STEMBox programme for primary schools, he noted that the disappointing performance has become a pressing issue for government, parents, and the wider public. The President revealed that he has tasked the Minister of Education with conducting a thorough assessment of the examiners’ report to uncover the real reasons behind the dramatic drop in student performance. “It is a matter of serious worry for government, parents,…
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has taken issue with what he describes as unreasonable and surprising bail conditions imposed on him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following his arrest on Wednesday, December 3. Speaking in an interview with Joy FM on Thursday, Mr. Kpebu recounted his shock when officers at the OSP demanded proof of ownership of a landed property as part of the requirements for his release. “After I was arrested and I had written my statement, when it was time for them to grant me bail, they stated that I needed to provide a landed…
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has strongly criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following his arrest on Wednesday, December 3, describing the incident as unjustified and part of what he believes is a reckless campaign being carried out under the leadership of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Kpebu, who had reported to the OSP to assist in investigations into corruption allegations he has levelled against the Special Prosecutor, was arrested after a confrontation with security personnel at the entrance of the OSP headquarters. He was detained before investigators commenced their inquiry. Speaking in an interview with TV3, monitored by…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its decision to arrest and detain private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, insisting that the action was lawful, procedural, and necessary to maintain order at the institution. Mr. Kpebu was detained on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, after he was charged with obstructing an officer in the execution of his duties. His arrest followed an invitation to the OSP to address allegations he recently made against the Special Prosecutor. He was later released on bail. According to Sammy Darko, Director of Strategy, Communication, and Research at the OSP, the Office acted strictly within…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says no individual—regardless of public standing, influence, or media visibility—is above the law. The Office issued this clarification following the arrest and brief detention of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Mr. Kpebu was detained after he was reportedly charged with obstructing an officer in the execution of his lawful duties, an incident that occurred during his visit to the OSP to respond to an invitation regarding allegations he made against the Special Prosecutor. He was later released after being granted bail. In a detailed statement posted on Facebook,…
Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for inviting, arresting, and detaining private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, stating that the action was unnecessary and legally misplaced. Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on Wednesday, December 3, Prof. Oquaye said that if Mr. Kpebu had made corruption allegations against the Special Prosecutor, the appropriate response was either to sue him or refer the matter to another investigative body, unless a specific crime had been committed. “It is most unfortunate, most unfortunate, even more so because we need a certain amount of stability,…
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has been detained by officials of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), his lawyers have confirmed. The detention on Wednesday, December 3, followed Kpebu’s response to an invitation from the OSP. He was allegedly arrested for obstructing officers while attending to present corruption allegations against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Speaking to TV3’s News360, one of Kpebu’s lawyers, Marcellinus Biah, said, “They whisked him away. As we speak now, we are unable to tell where Mr Kpebu is.” Kpebu has been challenging the Special Prosecutor over purported contradictory statements concerning former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.…
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that more than $70 million has been released to the contractor working on the Ofankor–Nsawam Road, resulting in a major turnaround in progress on the long-delayed project. During a working visit to the site on Wednesday, December 3, the President said work had stalled for months due to funding delays and challenges with demolitions required to clear the right of way. “One was the inability to make some demolitions to allow the contractor to work, but the major one was non-payment for work done for a very long time. So of course, I ordered…