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Published: May 24 2026
Published at: 8:09am
Story by Saibu Terry
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‎Ghana’s Black Maidens produced a stunning performance at the Accra Sports Stadium, cruising to a commanding 6-0 victory over Liberia in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
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‎The Ghanaian side dominated proceedings from kickoff, displaying attacking flair, tactical discipline, and relentless energy to put themselves in a strong position ahead of the return encounter.
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‎After sustained pressure, the breakthrough arrived in the 31st minute when Daniella Abass calmly slotted home to give the hosts a deserved lead.
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‎The Black Maidens returned from the break with renewed intensity and doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute after Seidatu Wahab confidently converted from the penalty spot.
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‎Just four minutes later, Linda Achiaa added the third goal with a composed finish before Jessica Appiah made it 4-0 in the 60th minute following another brilliant attacking move by the hosts.
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‎Liberia struggled to cope with Ghana’s relentless pressure as Priscilla Mensah netted the fifth goal in the 73rd minute. Mavis Yeboah then completed the rout with a late strike in the 90th minute to crown an unforgettable evening for the Black Maidens.
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‎The emphatic result gives Ghana a huge advantage heading into the second leg as the Black Maidens move closer to securing qualification to the next stage of the competition.

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Published: May 22 2026
Published at:9:47Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
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‎The Corporate Affairs Director of University for Development Studies, Abdul Hayi Moomin, has reacted to comments made by the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, during his recent tour of the Northern Region.
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In a post shared on his Facebook page, Moomin described the Chairman’s reference to the Interior Minister as “the other guy” as dismissive and disrespectful.
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‎According to him, language plays a crucial role in political communication, and such expressions can easily be interpreted as an attempt to belittle a public official rather than engage constructively on the matter at hand.
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He further criticised the public claim by Asiedu Nketiah that he advised the President to appoint both Hon. Haruna Iddrisu and the Interior Minister, arguing that the comment appeared to elevate personal importance while diminishing others.
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Moomin stated that leadership and political appointments are matters of national responsibility and should not be used as platforms for self-promotion or the creation of perceived hierarchies among colleagues.
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‎He concluded with a local proverb, saying: “The hunter who starts chasing too early returns home tired before sunset.”

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Published: May 22 2026
Published at: 5:06PM
Story by Saibu Terry
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‎Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has revealed that the party’s controversial parliamentary leadership reshuffle ahead of the 2024 general elections was a calculated strategy aimed at securing electoral victory.
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‎Speaking in Tamale, Mr. Nketiah explained that the NDC faced changing political dynamics before the elections and needed what he described as a stronger “forward line” in Parliament to remain competitive.
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‎According to him, the decision to replace the Minority leadership in 2023 was not personal but purely strategic.
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‎“We had to make changes in Parliament because new realities were emerging. Without those changes, winning the election would have been difficult,” he stated.
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‎The restructuring, announced in January 2023, saw Cassiel Ato Forson replace Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah was named Deputy Minority Leader, while Kwame Governs Agbodza became Minority Whip. Ahmed Ibrahim and Comfort Doyoe Ghansah were appointed First and Second Deputy Whips respectively.
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‎Mr. Nketiah disclosed that although the decision initially generated resistance and public speculation about internal divisions, he remained convinced the move was necessary to strengthen the party ahead of the polls.
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‎He noted that even John Dramani Mahama had reservations at the beginning, but he insisted on implementing the changes in his role as party chairman and chief strategist for the election campaign.
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‎“There was a lot of misunderstanding at the time, and some people thought I had personal issues with certain individuals. But the decision was purely about positioning the party to win power,” he explained.
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‎Following the NDC’s victory in the 2024 elections, Mr. Nketiah said he advised President Mahama to include experienced party figures such as Haruna Iddrisu and Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak in government appointments to maintain unity within the party.
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‎He stressed that the appointments reflected the NDC’s commitment to inclusiveness and cohesion despite earlier disagreements.
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‎Describing the election outcome as one of the most significant victories in Ghana’s Fourth Republic, the NDC Chairman urged party supporters to avoid factional politics.
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‎He cautioned members against forming camps around individual leaders, insisting that unity would remain critical to the party’s future success.
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‎“The NDC must remain one family. Differences are normal in politics, but division will only weaken us,” he stated.