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Published 16 June 2026

Published at: 8:14PM

Story by Saibu Terry

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‎Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering support for the Ghana Black Stars ahead of their opening match against Panama, urging the national team to represent the country with determination, discipline, and excellence.

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‎The Vice President made this known after leading a high-powered delegation to visit the Black Stars at their training camp as preparations intensify for the crucial tournament opener.
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‎The delegation included representatives of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, led by Daasebre Otuo Siriboe II, officials from Ghana’s High Commission headed by Her Excellency Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, as well as executives of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) led by President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku.

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‎During the visit, the delegation interacted with the players and members of the technical team, conveying messages of encouragement and solidarity from the government and people of Ghana.

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‎Sharing details of the engagement on her official Facebook page, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that Ghanaians across the country are united behind the national team and remain confident in their ability to make the nation proud on the international stage.

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‎”Ghanaians from every region, community, and household are rallying behind the Ghana Black Stars, confident that they will represent the country with determination, discipline, and excellence,” she stated.
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‎The Vice President also conveyed the goodwill message of President John Dramani Mahama, assuring the team of the government’s full support throughout the competition.

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‎”On behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, the Government and the people of Ghana, I wish the team and technical staff every success at the tournament,” she added.
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‎The visit comes at a crucial moment as the Black Stars seek a strong start to their campaign against Panama. Expectations remain high among football fans back home, with many hoping the team can deliver a memorable performance and restore pride to Ghanaian football.

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‎The Black Stars are expected to take to the field against Panama in their opening fixture, carrying the hopes and aspirations of millions of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.

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Published: June 14 2026

Published at : 3:30Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from Ghana’s Council of State, according to sources familiar with the matter, ending her tenure on the presidential advisory body.

Akuffo, who served as Chief Justice from 2017 to 2020, is understood to have tendered her resignation last year and has not attended any meetings of the Council of State since then.

Neither Akuffo nor the presidency immediately commented on the resignation, and the circumstances surrounding her decision were not publicly disclosed.

The Council of State is a constitutional advisory body mandated to counsel the president on matters of governance and national importance. Its members include both elected and appointed representatives drawn from across the country.

Akuffo, one of Ghana’s most distinguished jurists, served on the Supreme Court for more than two decades before becoming the country’s 13th Chief Justice.

She was the second woman to occupy the position after Georgina Theodora Wood.

Prior to her appointment as Chief Justice, she served as a judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and held several positions within Ghana’s judiciary.

Her tenure on the Council of State attracted public attention in 2023 when she joined pensioner groups protesting aspects of the government’s domestic debt exchange programme, arguing that retirees should not bear an unfair burden in economic recovery measures.

No official announcement has been made regarding a replacement.
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Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from Ghana’s Council of State, bringing an end to her service on the constitutional advisory body to the President.

Sources close to the matter indicate that Justice Akuffo submitted her resignation last year and has since been absent from meetings of the Council of State. However, neither she nor the Presidency has publicly commented on the development, and the reasons behind her decision remain unknown.

The Council of State plays a crucial advisory role in Ghana’s governance system, providing counsel to the President on issues of national importance. Its membership comprises elected and appointed representatives from across the country.

Justice Akuffo, Ghana’s 13th Chief Justice, served as head of the Judiciary from 2017 until her retirement in 2020. She is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most accomplished legal minds, having spent over two decades on the Supreme Court bench.

She made history as the second woman to serve as Chief Justice, following the tenure of Justice Georgina Theodora Wood. Before ascending to the country’s highest judicial office, she also served as a judge at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and held several key positions within Ghana’s judicial system.

Her membership of the Council of State drew significant public attention in 2023 when she joined pensioners protesting aspects of the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). At the time, she argued that retirees should not be made to shoulder an unfair share of the country’s economic recovery burden.

As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding who will replace her on the Council of State.

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Published June 14 2026

Published at 11:41am

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‎Cape Coast, June 14, 2026 – The University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Ghana Police Service have launched investigations into the death of a Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource) student whose body was discovered at Hutchland Beach near Duakor in the Cape Coast Metropolis.
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‎According to information released by the University, police received a report at about 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, from residents of the Duakor community that a body had been washed ashore along the beach. Officers immediately visited the scene to verify the report and commence preliminary investigations.

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‎The body was subsequently conveyed to the mortuary at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for preservation and identification. Initial examinations conducted at the scene reportedly found no visible signs of physical injury.
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‎Investigators later received information suggesting that the deceased was a student of the University of Cape Coast. The university’s Dean of Students’ Affairs was notified and assisted with the identification process and related administrative procedures.
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‎The deceased has been identified as Inocentia Atsuful Avinu, a Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource) student. Her identity was confirmed after her roommate, with whom she shared accommodation at a private hostel in Amamoma, provided police with a photograph that aided investigations.
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‎According to the roommate, Avinu was last seen two days before the discovery of her body. She reportedly received a phone call, left her room around 7:00 p.m., and did not return. Concerned colleagues and friends later attempted to contact and locate her, but their efforts proved unsuccessful.
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‎On Saturday, June 13, the family of the deceased visited the police station and formally identified the body at the mortuary. Family members also confirmed that they observed no visible injuries on the body, consistent with the initial findings of investigators.
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‎Police have indicated that a coroner’s form will be obtained to facilitate a post-mortem examination aimed at determining the exact cause of death and providing clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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‎Authorities have appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unverified information about the case, warning that speculation could hamper investigations and cause additional distress to the bereaved family and the university community.
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‎The University of Cape Coast has expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public that support is being provided to the family, roommates, classmates, and other affected students as investigations continue