Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has raised concerns over the potential impact of escalating global conflicts on Ghana’s fragile economic recovery, urging policymakers to prepare for external shocks.
Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the mid-year fiscal outlook, Adomako-Mensah cautioned that Ghana’s heavy reliance on imports, fuel, and foreign investment makes it particularly vulnerable to global instability, including the ongoing geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
“Global conflicts do not respect borders. Their ripple effects—rising oil prices, disrupted supply chains, and investor uncertainty—could significantly undermine Ghana’s economic progress,” he said.
The MP emphasized that Ghana must adopt proactive measures such as diversifying trade partners, investing in domestic production, and building strategic reserves to cushion against external shocks.
Adomako-Mensah’s warning comes as the World Bank and IMF issue similar alerts for developing economies, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where inflationary pressures and currency volatility remain persistent.
Economic analysts say that with oil prices spiking and food imports under threat, countries like Ghana must strike a careful balance between fiscal discipline and social protection to navigate the uncertain global climate.
The Finance Ministry is expected to brief Parliament on contingency plans in the coming weeks.
Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, is once again trending online — this time for being the target of a stinging jab from a former lover.
In a post that quickly went viral on social media platform X, Cuppy’s unnamed ex-boyfriend took a public swipe at her character, writing: “DJ Cuppy isn’t woman enough to mother a creation like mine.” The cryptic but pointed remark has since sparked speculation and heated debates across the digital space.
Though he did not mention her directly, the reference to Cuppy was widely understood, given recent rumors surrounding her past relationships and ongoing public scrutiny of her personal life. The comment has been criticized by fans and celebrities alike as sexist and unnecessarily personal.
Supporters of the DJ have rallied behind her, with many praising her resilience and accusing the ex of attempting to gain relevance by invoking her name. “This is exactly why she needs to keep her private life private. Clout-chasing exes are the worst,” one user posted.
As of this report, DJ Cuppy has not responded to the online jab. Known for her calm demeanor in the face of public drama, she has often chosen silence over confrontation in similar situations.
The incident has reignited conversations about misogyny, respect for women in the public eye, and the ethics of airing personal grievances online — particularly in the high-stakes world of celebrity relationships.
Ghana’s Minister of Health has issued a strong caution against the excessive organization of workshops and seminars in the health sector, warning that the growing focus on talk shops is diverting attention and resources from urgent infrastructure and service delivery needs.
Speaking at a stakeholder forum in Accra, the Minister, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, noted that while capacity-building efforts are important, the proliferation of conferences is becoming counterproductive, especially as hospitals across the country continue to struggle with decaying infrastructure, inadequate equipment, and overcrowding.
“We cannot continue to spend scarce resources on endless workshops while patients are lying on floors in some of our regional hospitals,” Dr. Okoe-Boye said. “It is time we shift our focus from repetitive discussions to real, tangible investments in healthcare delivery.”
His remarks come amid growing public outcry over deteriorating health facilities, delayed hospital projects, and limited access to quality care in many rural areas. Recent reports from civil society groups have highlighted glaring gaps in the country’s health infrastructure, including unfinished clinics, lack of ambulances, and obsolete diagnostic equipment.
Dr. Okoe-Boye urged development partners, NGOs, and donor agencies to prioritize practical interventions over prolonged deliberations. “Let the workshops come after we have built the wards, stocked the pharmacies, and trained the doctors where they are most needed,” he added.
Policy analysts and healthcare workers have welcomed the minister’s stance, calling it a necessary wake-up call in a system often bogged down by bureaucracy and donor-driven agendas.
The Ministry of Health is expected to release a revised national health investment roadmap later this quarter, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, personnel retention, and technology integration.
