Retired army officer and former Deputy Minister for Defence, Major (Rtd) Derrick Oduro, has lamented that Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as Galamsey has become increasingly difficult due to political interference. Speaking on Ikulcha Radio/TV with Kwesi E. Baako, Major Oduro explained that what should have been a unified national effort to protect […]
Former Deputy Minister of Defence, Major (Rtd) Derrick Oduro, has issued a strong warning about the growing threat of illegal mining, popularly known as Galamsey, cautioning that if urgent action is not taken, it could trigger serious social unrest in Ghana. Speaking on Ikulcha TV/Radio with Kwesi E. Baako, Maj. Oduro described the galamsey menace
The Manhyia Palace punished Kofi Owusu, the family head of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba, two sheep after Ernestina Akosua Bimpomaa, the musician’s sister, invoked the Great Oath of the Asantehene. The incident happened on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, during a court hearing in a case brought by
Speaking on Ikulcha TV/Radio with host Kwesi E. Baako, Razak Abubakar, a key member of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, expressed strong confidence in victory in the ongoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race. Razak Abubakar boldly stated, “We are going to win, and it’s incumbent on us to sanitize the party.” His
Human rights advocate Julian McKinglay King has expressed deep concern over the ongoing oppression of people in West Papua, calling on the international community to support the province in its struggle for freedom and justice. Speaking in an interview with Kwesi E. Baako on Ikulcha Radio/TV, Mr. King described the situation in West Papua as
Media personality Kwesi E. Baako has expressed deep disappointment in the family leadership of legendary Highlife musician Daddy Lumba, following recent controversies surrounding arrangements for the artist’s funeral. Speaking on Ikulcha TV/Radio, Kwesi E. Baako criticized the family head (Abusuapanin) for allegedly taking sides in the ongoing misunderstandings within the family over funeral plans and
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Razak Abubakar, has stated that if Ghanaians were dissatisfied with the performance of the erstwhile NPP government, the blame should not be placed on individuals such as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, but rather on the party as a collective body. Speaking in an interview on Ikulcha Radio and
Ghana’s dedication to bolstering media freedom and encouraging reliable, independent journalism has been reiterated by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the 2025 Paris Peace Forum’s final session on the topic of information integrity and independent media, President Mahama stated that his administration is still committed to promoting democracy, preserving the rule of law, and
Boabeng Asamoah, the General Secretary of the United Party (UP), has praised the party’s flagbearer, Alan John Kyerematen, describing him as the transformational leader Ghana urgently needs. Speaking on Ikulcha TV with host Kwesi E. Baako, the UP General Secretary declared that “Ghana deserves a brand of Alan Kyeremateng’s leadership,” emphasizing that his vision and
Speaking on Ikulcha TV, Boabeng Asamoah, the general secretary of UP, emphasized that the United Party (UP) seeks to break the long-standing dominance of the two major political parties in Ghana, namely the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He described this as one of their “biggest aims,” highlighting the party’s
