Author: Voices of Concern
Prince Ato Kwamena Koomson, founder and editor of Voices of Concern, has been selected as one of the fellows for the 6th Next Generation Investigative Journalism (NGIJ) Fellowship organized by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA). This announcement marks a notable achievement for Ato and underscores the growing impact of independent, youth-led journalism in Ghana. The NGIJ Fellowship is a fully-funded, residential program that runs from July to September 2025. It brings together a carefully chosen group of early-career journalists from across the country to receive intensive training and mentorship in investigative reporting. Fellows are not only trained in…
The President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the government will not renew the 19-year-old contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The president has also said the government will increase the fees to be paid to sweepers, arising from the “probable cost savings” from discontinuing the Zoomlion contract. The president announced this in a letter to investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, who petitioned him to discontinue the Zoomlion contract detailing, with evidence, corruption and mismanagement under the contract. The president’s letter, dated June 11, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the…
Joseph Kobina Ade Coker, the former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has passed away following a brief illness, party sources have confirmed. His death occurred on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra, leaving a void in both political and sports circles in Ghana. Although the exact cause of death has not been officially disclosed, close sources indicate that Ade Coker succumbed to a short illness. The news has prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues, party members, and supporters who remember him for his steadfast dedication and outspoken nature. Ade Coker…
The Black Stars ended their 2025 Unity Cup campaign on a high note with a commanding 4-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago at the GTech Community Stadium on May 31, 2025. The win secured Ghana third place in the tournament and provided a strong finish for head coach Otto Addo, who used the match to experiment with new players and create healthy competition within the squad. From the opening whistle, the Black Stars showed intent and aggression. In the fifth minute, skipper Jordan Ayew unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the penalty box, sending the ball past the Trinidadian goalkeeper…
Ghanaian media personality Bridget Otoo has once again sparked widespread debate online after posting a cryptic comment that many believe was directed at New Patriotic Party (NPP) executive, Chairman Wontumi. On May 30, Otoo shared a post on X that read: “All his cars too were stolen from Canada… eiiiii Charman!!! We can’t ampa.” Although she did not explicitly mention any individual by name, the timing and context led many netizens to interpret the comment as a direct reference to Chairman Wontumi, whose name has recently been associated with reports of alleged luxury car theft and other financial irregularities. Her…