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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 12:24PM

Story by Saibu Terry

Steadfast FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced Italian tactician Roberto Landi as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 football season.

Landi joins the “Gangdu Boys” with an impressive coaching résumé, having previously managed Ghana Premier League side Ashanti Gold SC and the Liberia national team. His appointment is expected to bolster the club’s technical department as Steadfast FC intensify preparations for the new campaign.

The Italian coach brings extensive international experience, tactical knowledge, and a proven record of developing competitive teams. Club officials believe his expertise will be instrumental in helping Steadfast FC achieve its objectives for the upcoming season.

In a statement announcing the appointment, the club expressed confidence in Landi’s ability to lead the team to greater success while extending a warm welcome to him.

“Everyone at Steadfast FC warmly welcomes Coach Roberto Landi to the Gangdu Family. We wish him every success as he begins this exciting new chapter with the club,” the statement said.

Coach Landi now takes charge of Steadfast FC as the club looks to build a strong squad capable of making a significant impact in the 2026/27 season.

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Published: July 20, 2026

Published at: 1:41PM

Story by Saibu Terry

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has convened an emergency meeting to deliberate on the court judgement delivered against the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in connection with the Samreboi illegal mining case.

According to a statement issued by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the meeting brings together the party’s national leadership, its 2028 Flagbearer, and the party’s legal team to thoroughly review the court’s decision and determine the appropriate course of action.

The statement indicated that the party would communicate its official position and any decisions reached after the deliberations in due course.

Mr. Kodua Frimpong also appealed to members of the NPP to remain calm and united during what he described as a challenging period for the party.

“I respectfully urge all members of our great Party to rally behind the leadership during this challenging moment. Let us remain calm, united, disciplined, and steadfast in our commitment to the values and interests of the New Patriotic Party,” the statement said.

The emergency meeting follows the conviction and sentencing of Chairman Wontumi over offences related to the Samreboi mining case, a development that has generated significant public and political attention.

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Published: July 20, 2026

Published at : 11:42am

Story by Saibu Terry

The Accra High Court has found the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and Akonta Mining Company Limited guilty of offences related to illegal mining activities.

The court convicted Chairman Wontumi and his mining company on charges of assigning mineral rights without the required ministerial approval and purposefully facilitating unlawful mining operations, contrary to Ghana’s Minerals and Mining Act.

The case stemmed from allegations that Akonta Mining permitted third parties to undertake mining activities on its Samreboi concession in the Western Region without obtaining prior written approval from the Minister responsible for Lands and Natural Resources, as required by law. Prosecutors argued that the arrangement amounted to an unlawful assignment of mineral rights and facilitated illegal mining on the concession.

Throughout the trial, the prosecution presented evidence from witnesses, including officials from the Minerals Commission, who testified that no application or ministerial approval had been granted for the alleged transfer of mining rights. The defence maintained that no unlawful assignment had taken place and denied any wrongdoing.

The conviction marks a significant development in one of Ghana’s most closely watched illegal mining prosecutions involving a high-profile political figure. Details of the sentence or any further orders from the court are expected to be announced separately.