GhanaMedia.net has verified reports concerning a Ghanaian man identified as Michael Nana Kwame Gyebi, who is accused of sexually assaulting four teenagers in the Offinso area of the Ashanti Region.
According to information available to GhanaMedia.net, the allegations involve four teenage girls and have triggered concern within the local community.
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Gyebi is reportedly no longer in Ghana and is said to have travelled to Germany following the allegations. The circumstances surrounding his departure and his current status are now attracting attention as questions are raised about the progress of the case and efforts to ensure that the allegations are properly investigated.
The allegations are serious, particularly because they involve minors. GhanaMedia.net understands that the matter has generated significant concern among residents and people familiar with the case.
What is known
The man at the centre of the allegations has been identified as Michael Nana Kwame Gyebi, with the alleged incidents linked to Offinso in the Ashanti Region.
The available information alleges that four teenagers were victims of sexual abuse. However, the allegations remain allegations unless and until established through the appropriate legal process.
GhanaMedia.net is therefore urging caution in public discussions of the case, particularly regarding the identities and privacy of the alleged victims.
Reported departure to Germany
One of the most significant aspects of the developing story is the report that Gyebi travelled to Germany after the allegations emerged.
His reported presence outside Ghana raises questions about possible legal and investigative steps that may be required if authorities seek to establish his whereabouts, investigate the allegations and pursue any appropriate legal proceedings.
At this stage, GhanaMedia.net is not presenting the allegations as a conviction or established fact against the accused.
The importance of due process
Cases involving alleged sexual offences against minors require careful investigation, protection of victims and adherence to due process.
Authorities and relevant institutions will ultimately be responsible for determining what happened, gathering evidence and taking whatever legal action is justified by the findings of their investigations.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow developments surrounding the case and provide verified updates as further information becomes available.
Editor’s Note: The allegations contained in this report are serious and have been presented as allegations. The accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. The identities and personal details of alleged minor victims should not be published or circulated.
Source: Information verified by GhanaMedia.net; accompanying social-media material supplied for the report.
Accra, Ghana — Ghanaian fragrance brand Maison Yusif Fragrance has reached a major international milestone after becoming the first fragrance house from Ghana to participate in Glamcation, a fragrance festival held in Torrance/Palos Verdes, Los Angeles.
The landmark appearance provided Maison Yusif with an opportunity to showcase Ghanaian perfumery, craftsmanship and African-inspired creativity to an international audience comprising fragrance enthusiasts, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and luxury consumers.
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Throughout the event, visitors explored Maison Yusif’s fragrance collection, sampled its signature scents and learned about the African stories and creative vision behind the brand.
The response, according to the brand, was overwhelmingly positive, with guests visiting the Maison Yusif stand, sampling fragrances, making purchases and expressing appreciation for the quality, originality and performance of its creations.
Taking Ghanaian Perfumery to the World
For Maison Yusif, the Los Angeles appearance represented more than a commercial exhibition.
It formed part of the brand’s broader mission to position Ghana and Africa within the global fragrance conversation, while challenging the perception that exceptional niche perfumery must come exclusively from traditional fragrance capitals.
Founded in Ghana, Maison Yusif has built its identity around original compositions, meticulous production and fragrances inspired by African identity and contemporary luxury.
Its participation in Glamcation therefore marks another step in the company’s growing international ambitions and its efforts to introduce African olfactory artistry to new markets.
Speaking about the experience, Yusif Jnr Meizongo, founder and perfumer of Maison Yusif Fragrance, expressed gratitude to the Los Angeles community for supporting the Ghanaian brand.
“We are deeply grateful to Los Angeles for showing up, supporting us and shopping with Maison Yusif.”
He said every visitor who experienced the fragrances or purchased a bottle contributed to what he described as a historic moment for the brand.
“We came to Los Angeles carrying the story and spirit of Ghana, and we were welcomed with extraordinary love,” he added.
A Milestone for Ghana’s Luxury Industry
Maison Yusif’s achievement also highlights the growing potential of Ghana’s beauty and luxury industries.
The brand’s appearance at Glamcation demonstrates how African-owned businesses can enter international markets and compete through quality, authenticity and innovation while maintaining a strong connection to their cultural identity.
Maison Yusif expressed appreciation to the organisers of Glamcation for providing a platform that brings together fragrance, creativity and entrepreneurship, while also thanking customers and supporters who contributed to the success of its participation.
As the brand continues its international expansion, its stated objective remains to create distinctive fragrances, preserve its African identity and contribute to positioning Ghana as an emerging force in the global fragrance industry.
From Accra to Los Angeles, Maison Yusif is taking Ghana’s story to the world—one unforgettable scent at a time.
What began as a remarkable display of public appreciation in Aboso has now resulted in official recognition, as Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Police Headquarters has been promoted to the rank of Chief Inspector following his intervention during a fire outbreak at the Aboso Main Lorry Station.
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The promotion was approved by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno in recognition of Inspector Atubra’s bravery and efforts to save lives during the emergency.
The fire broke out on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Aboso Main Lorry Station in Ghana’s Western Region, where several shops were engulfed by flames, resulting in significant damage to property and placing people within the area at risk.
According to the Ghana Police Service, Inspector Atubra was the first police officer to arrive at the scene. Rather than remaining on the perimeter, he immediately moved to assist people trapped within the affected area and helped evacuate victims to safety as the fire continued to spread.
Residents turned him into a hero
The officer’s actions did not go unnoticed.
Videos that circulated widely on social media showed residents of Aboso carrying Inspector Hance shoulder-high through the community in an unusual public display of appreciation.
The scenes captured residents celebrating the officer and calling on the authorities to recognise his efforts. Some specifically appealed to the IGP to promote him, arguing that his conduct during the emergency deserved formal recognition.
The public reaction came shortly after footage from the fire response began circulating online, showing the officer actively involved at the scene.
The spontaneous celebration quickly turned Inspector Hance into a social-media talking point, with many Ghanaians praising what they described as an example of courage and commitment to public service.
The call for promotion has now been answered
What makes the development particularly notable is that the demand made by the residents has now materialised.
The Ghana Police Service confirmed that Inspector Hance Atubra has been elevated from Inspector to Chief Inspector following recommendations arising from his actions during the fire.
The Police Administration said his promotion recognises his courage, quick response and efforts to save life and property.
The decision also reinforces the Police Administration’s stated commitment to recognising officers who demonstrate exceptional courage, dedication and commitment to duty.
A powerful moment for police-community relations
Beyond the promotion itself, the Aboso incident has generated a rare image of police-community relations: residents publicly celebrating an officer for what they witnessed him do in a moment of danger.
The episode also highlights the role police officers can play during emergencies beyond conventional law-enforcement duties, particularly when immediate action is required to protect lives.
For Inspector Atubra, the public tribute has now been followed by institutional recognition.
The officer who was carried shoulder-high through Aboso after residents witnessed his intervention during the fire has officially moved up the police ranks.
From a community’s call for recognition to an official promotion — the Aboso story has come full circle.
In an automotive sector increasingly shaped by global trade, digital entrepreneurship and changing consumer expectations, Mr Autoservice is positioning itself as an emerging name in the international import-export and distribution of luxury and major-brand vehicles.
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Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the business serves an international clientele seeking high-end vehicles and tailored solutions for acquiring and transporting vehicles across borders.
Through Mr Autoservice Import Export and the Aboubakar Autoservice International organisation, the company’s activities are centred on sourcing vehicles from major international automotive markets, including Dubai, China and the United States, before facilitating their shipment to customers.
Building Access to the Global Luxury Vehicle Market
At the heart of Mr Autoservice’s positioning is a straightforward ambition: to make access to prestige vehicles easier while providing professional support throughout the international purchasing process.
From vehicle sourcing and selection to international shipment and delivery, the business seeks to provide customers with guidance and access to an international network within the automotive trade.
The model reflects a growing generation of African and international entrepreneurs using Dubai as a strategic base for connecting customers with major global automotive markets.
A Digital Strategy Driving International Visibility
Beyond vehicle trading, Mr Autoservice is also placing considerable emphasis on its digital presence.
Its social media platforms are used to showcase vehicles, communicate its business activities and engage an expanding audience interested in luxury automobiles, international mobility and the wider automotive lifestyle.
This digital-first approach allows the brand to reach potential customers well beyond the UAE while creating a direct communication channel with an international automotive community.
Looking Beyond Dubai
As the business develops, Mr Autoservice aims to consolidate its position in the international automotive import-export market and establish itself as a recognised player in the trade of luxury and major-brand vehicles.
Its journey represents a broader trend in which modern automotive entrepreneurs are combining international trade, mobility, luxury vehicles and digital communication to serve an increasingly connected global customer base.
For Mr Autoservice, the ambition extends beyond simply selling vehicles. It is about building an international automotive identity capable of connecting markets, customers and premium vehicles across borders.
Digital Presence
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Kasoa Old Market — A viral video from Kasoa Old Market is generating widespread attention on social media after a woman was reportedly confronted in connection with an alleged theft incident at the market.
The video, which has already attracted more than 850,000 views and continues to record strong engagement, has rapidly spread across Facebook and other social-media platforms.
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GhanaMedia.net has independently verified the incident, with one of the platform’s anchor publishers, Enoch Ansong, present at the scene and among those who captured footage of the incident that has since gone viral online.
The development has triggered intense reactions from social-media users, with many seeking clarity on exactly what happened and what action was taken following the incident.
What Happened At Kasoa Old Market?
According to information gathered by GhanaMedia.net, the incident occurred at Kasoa Old Market, where the woman was reportedly confronted following allegations of theft.
The woman seen in the viral footage was reportedly wearing a red outfit, while earlier footage circulating online showed her wearing a nose mask.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have attracted particular attention because of the speed with which the footage spread online.
A separate social-media trail circulating in connection with Kasoa Old Market alleges that CCTV footage captured a woman wearing a nose mask entering a shop and allegedly taking GH¢80,000 kept in a black rubber bag while a shop attendant was distracted by another customer. That allegation has been widely reposted online.
GhanaMedia.net is treating the GH¢80,000 claim separately from the verified scene footage until the specific connection between the two developments is established through further evidence.
The development has an important firsthand element.
Enoch Ansong, one of GhanaMedia.net’s anchor publishers, was at the scene and captured video footage that subsequently became part of the viral social-media circulation.
This gives GhanaMedia.net a direct eyewitness and original-footage connection to the incident, rather than relying solely on material reposted by third-party social-media accounts.
Watch the viral Kasoa Old Market video on Facebook
Video Draws Massive Engagement
At the time of publication, the Facebook video had surpassed 850,000 views, with engagement continuing to rise.
The rate at which the footage is being shared and discussed suggests that the video could cross the one-million-view mark, making the incident one of the more heavily engaged Kasoa-related stories currently circulating on social media.
The footage has prompted questions about the circumstances leading to the confrontation, the identity of the woman involved, whether an official complaint was made and whether police intervention followed.
Kasoa Old Market And Security Concerns
Kasoa Old Market has previously featured in reports and research concerning criminal activity in the wider Kasoa area. A University of Education, Winneba study identified the Old Market among locations in Kasoa where crimes including stealing/theft, assault and fraud have been reported.
Police have also previously conducted intelligence-led operations in Kasoa Old Market and adjoining communities. In December 2025, the Central East Regional Police Command said an operation in Kasoa Old Market and surrounding areas resulted in the arrest of 33 suspects and the seizure of various items.
However, those previous developments are not evidence that the current woman was involved in any earlier offence.
GhanaMedia.net is continuing to follow the development and is seeking additional information concerning what happened after the woman was confronted, including any police action and the precise circumstances surrounding the allegations.
For now, the verified element is the Kasoa Old Market incident captured on video and witnessed by GhanaMedia.net publisher Enoch Ansong, while claims circulating online about the alleged GH¢80,000 theft remain subject to further confirmation regarding their connection to the woman in the viral footage.
As the video continues to attract hundreds of thousands of views, GhanaMedia.net will update this report as additional verified information becomes available.
Accra, August 30, 2026 — The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has unveiled its 2025 State Ownership Report (SOR), marking the tenth edition of Ghana’s flagship assessment of the performance of its Specified Entities.
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The report, which covers 162 of the 175 approved Specified Entities, provides an extensive assessment of the financial, operational and governance performance of Ghana’s state-owned sector.
The entities covered comprise 53 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), 36 Joint Venture Companies (JVCs) and 73 Other State Entities (OSEs).
According to SIGA Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, the latest report is particularly significant because it captures the performance of the Specified Entities during the first year of President Mahama’s second administration.
“It gives a full picture of how these Specified Entities are contributing to the broader economic reset agenda,” he said.
SOEs Return To Profitability
One of the most significant findings in the report is the strong turnaround recorded by the State-Owned Enterprise sector.
SOE revenue increased by 28.12% to GH¢176.43 billion in FY2025, up from GH¢137.64 billion in FY2024.
The growth was driven largely by the agricultural, manufacturing and infrastructure subsectors, whose revenues increased by 203.71%, 114.74% and 92.24%, respectively.
Profit Before Interest and Tax also rose to GH¢25.49 billion, continuing a recovery that began after the sector recorded a loss of GH¢502 million in FY2023.
More significantly, SOEs collectively recorded a net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in FY2025, compared with a net loss of GH¢2.25 billion in the previous year.
SIGA said the development represents a break from a four-year cycle of consolidated net losses.
Ten SOEs, including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Bui Power Authority, Ghana National Gas Company, BOST Energies Company, Minerals Income Investment Fund and TDC Company Ltd, maintained profitability throughout the five-year period reviewed.
Stronger Cedi Improves Financial Position
The report also highlighted the impact of the stronger Ghana cedi on the financial position of state-owned enterprises.
SOEs recorded GH¢11.72 billion in net foreign exchange earnings in FY2025, reversing a GH¢12.01 billion foreign exchange loss recorded in FY2024.
Finance costs also declined by 42.49%.
However, SIGA noted that significant risks remain within the sector.
Total SOE assets declined by 5.86% to GH¢407.84 billion, while liabilities fell by 4.31% to GH¢281.99 billion.
Five SOEs — ECG, Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Ltd, GNPA Ltd, Graphic Communications Group Company and Ghana Digital Centre — recorded losses in every year from FY2021 to FY2025.
Six entities, including AirtelTigo Ghana Ltd, Gihoc Distilleries and Tema Oil Refinery, also maintained negative equity throughout the five-year period.
Joint Ventures Record Further Growth
Ghana’s Joint Venture Companies also strengthened their performance.
Net profit, excluding minority interest, increased by 36.55% to GH¢3.14 billion, compared with GH¢2.29 billion in FY2024.
Total JVC assets increased by 25.99% to GH¢96.69 billion.
Minority-interest JVCs recorded even stronger growth, with net profit rising from GH¢21.06 billion to GH¢61.32 billion.
They also accounted for 97.12% of all dividends received by government, contributing GH¢1.19 billion.
Other State Entities Remain Under Pressure
The report presents a less positive picture for Other State Entities.
Their combined net deficit widened significantly from GH¢2.18 billion in FY2024 to GH¢10.48 billion in FY2025.
Although total assets increased by 60.15% to GH¢310.62 billion, liabilities grew by 41.83% to GH¢323.17 billion.
SIGA attributed a substantial part of the deterioration in the accumulated fund to the Bank of Ghana’s negative equity position of GH¢93 billion.
Economic Conditions Improve
The performance of the Specified Entities occurred against what SIGA described as a significantly improved macroeconomic environment.
Real GDP growth reached 6.0% in FY2025, compared with 5.8% in FY2024.
The Monetary Policy Rate fell from 27% to 18%, while the Ghana Reference Rate declined from 29.31% to 15.9%.
The average lending rate also dropped from 30.25% to 20.4% by December 2025.
Public debt stood at GH¢640.99 billion in nominal terms but declined to 45.28% of GDP, supported by currency appreciation, lower borrowing costs, a high primary surplus and debt-management measures.
SIGA, however, cautioned that fiscal risks remain, including outstanding loan guarantees of GH¢3.03 billion, on-lent loans of GH¢14.73 billion and contingent liabilities that crystallised from public-private partnership agreements.
Reforms Across State-Owned Entities
The report further documents a series of institutional and policy reforms during FY2025.
The Ministry of Finance introduced new Public Financial Management Implementation Guidelines requiring Specified Entities to submit quarterly internal audit and commitment-control reports.
Public-sector procurement infractions subsequently fell sharply from GH¢18.4 billion in FY2024 to GH¢2.2 billion in FY2025.
SIGA also strengthened its oversight functions, including assessments of 70 Specified Entities that had executed FY2024 performance contracts.
The report highlights developments under the government’s 24-Hour Economy Policy, including extended operations across several state entities.
It also details developments in road infrastructure, state-owned banking, the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board and reforms within the railway sector.
Climate And Gender Progress
SIGA reported continued progress in climate-related reporting.
Of the 162 reporting Specified Entities, 42 disclosed climate-related projects, programmes or initiatives in FY2025, compared with 27 the previous year.
Employment across the Specified Entities also increased by 5.45% to 98,724 workers, representing an additional 5,104 jobs.
Women accounted for 30.02% of the workforce, up from 29.30% in FY2024.
SIGA Calls For Sustainable Value Creation
Despite the improvements recorded during the year, SIGA stressed that the gains should not be viewed simply as a temporary recovery.
The Authority said Ghana’s Specified Entities must move from recovery to resilience, compliance to performance, and state ownership to sustainable value creation.
That, it said, will require stronger accountability, disciplined capital allocation, decisive action against persistent underperformance and performance-driven governance.
“The gains of FY2025 must not become a temporary rebound,” the report concludes.
SIGA said the ultimate objective is to build a more efficient, competitive, inclusive and sustainable state-owned sector capable of creating value for the Ghanaian taxpayer and contributing meaningfully to national development.
A viral social media post claiming that Nigerian business mogul and United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife after an alleged DNA test involving their seven children is false.
The claim, which has circulated widely on social media, alleges that a DNA test supposedly showed that Elumelu was not the biological father of his seven children.
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However, UBA has formally dismissed the allegation, describing the publication as false, defamatory and malicious. The bank said the claim that Elumelu had divorced his wife, Dr Awele Elumelu, was fabricated and intended to mislead the public and cause reputational harm.
The matter also escalated into a legal case. Nigerian police subsequently arraigned social media users accused of publishing and circulating the claim, with prosecutors telling the court that the allegation about the supposed divorce and DNA results was false and defamatory.
Elumelu’s official biography continues to identify Dr Awele Vivien Elumelu as his wife and states that they have seven children.
The viral image supplied for this report therefore should not be treated as evidence that Tony Elumelu divorced his wife or that any DNA test produced the alleged results.
A Ghanaian actor, Charles Inkoom, has allegedly been caught stealing road metal in Accra, according to information contained in the supplied source material.
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The allegation has attracted attention online, with an image circulating that reportedly shows the actor alongside construction materials identified as road metal.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident, including the location, when it occurred and whether any formal complaint or arrest was made, are not established in the supplied material.
The allegation should therefore be treated cautiously until further details or an official account are available.
The development has nonetheless generated discussion online, particularly because of the person’s identity and the nature of the allegation.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has made a striking political statement, saying he would send a government minister to jail every month if he ever became President of Ghana.
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The comment, attributed to the artiste in a media graphic published on August 28, 2026, has sparked attention because of its unusually strong stance on accountability and corruption in government.
Shatta Wale’s Presidential Claim
“If I become president, every month a minister will go to jail,” the artiste is quoted as saying.
The statement suggests that Shatta Wale would pursue an aggressive approach to accountability within government if he were to occupy the presidency.
His remark comes amid continuing public discussions in Ghana about corruption, governance, public accountability and the performance of political officeholders.
A Strong Position On Government Accountability
The statement is particularly striking because it proposes a monthly target for prosecuting or imprisoning ministers.
However, whether a minister should face imprisonment would ordinarily depend on investigations, evidence, prosecution and a judicial determination rather than presidential declaration alone.
Shatta Wale’s comment therefore appears to frame his hypothetical presidency around a particularly tough approach to alleged wrongdoing within government.
Shatta Wale And Politics
Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., has frequently expressed strong opinions on national issues and Ghanaian politics.
His public commentary has often generated significant reactions online, particularly when he addresses politicians, government policies and issues affecting ordinary Ghanaians.
The latest statement is likely to fuel further discussion about whether entertainers and other public figures should take a more active role in political conversations.
The Bigger Conversation
Beyond the provocative nature of the statement, the comment touches on a broader issue: how Ghana should deal with alleged corruption and misconduct involving public officials.
Calls for stronger accountability have remained prominent in Ghana’s political discourse, with citizens frequently demanding greater transparency and consequences for public officials accused of wrongdoing.
Shatta Wale’s hypothetical approach takes that demand to an extreme, suggesting that a minister would face jail every month under his administration.
For now, the statement remains a political hypothetical rather than an announcement of a presidential bid or a formal policy programme.
Source: The statement is presented in the supplied GHOne TV/Star FM graphic dated August 28, 2026.
About 200 Ghanaian students studying in Russia under government scholarships say they are facing severe financial hardship after going 14 months without receiving their stipends, leaving many struggling to afford food, accommodation and mandatory immigration-related expenses.
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The students, who are beneficiaries of government scholarships, say repeated appeals for intervention have yet to resolve the situation as the new academic year approaches.
NUGS Russia Engages Ghana Embassy
In an effort to secure urgent assistance, the leadership of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Russia, engaged the Ghana Embassy in Moscow in June 2026 over the prolonged non-payment of students’ stipends.
According to the students, they were subsequently informed that the Embassy had received funds from the Ghana Scholarship Authority (GSA).
However, they say the proposed payment would amount to a flat $300 per student, irrespective of whether the beneficiary is an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
The students have strongly objected to the proposed arrangement, describing it as inadequate given the length of the outstanding payment period.
Students Question Proposed $300 Payment
The students say the proposed $300 payment does not reflect the different stipend levels applicable to undergraduate and postgraduate beneficiaries.
According to their account, undergraduate students are entitled to $300 per month, while postgraduate students receive $500 per month.
After 14 months without payment, students argue that a single $300 payment would leave the vast majority of the outstanding obligation unresolved.
For students who have accumulated debts while waiting for their stipends, the situation has become increasingly difficult.
New Academic Year Raises Fresh Concerns
The situation has become more urgent with the new academic year scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Some students are reportedly facing the possibility of being evicted from dormitories because of unpaid accommodation-related obligations.
Others are struggling to pay their visa renewal fees, which the students say have recently increased across Russia.
Failure to meet those mandatory immigration requirements could expose affected students to serious difficulties, including the risk of deportation.
Students Say They Are Trapped
In a recent media interview, NUGS Russia President Jibril Kojo Nkum made an urgent appeal for government intervention, highlighting the financial difficulties confronting the affected students.
According to the students, many have accumulated debts after borrowing money from friends and others to survive while waiting for their government support.
Those who borrowed money are now facing pressure from creditors to repay.
The students also say their circumstances are particularly difficult because, under the rules applicable to them in Russia, scholarship beneficiaries are barred from taking up employment to generate additional income.
This has left many dependent almost entirely on the stipends they are yet to receive.
Food and Basic Needs Becoming Difficult
Beyond accommodation and immigration requirements, the prolonged delay has reportedly affected students’ ability to meet basic daily needs.
Students say rising living costs have made their financial situation increasingly unsustainable, with some struggling to afford food and other essentials.
The combination of unpaid stipends, accumulated debts, accommodation pressures and mandatory fees has created what the students describe as an increasingly desperate situation.
Students Renew Appeal to Government
The affected Ghanaian students are therefore renewing their appeal to the government to urgently facilitate payment of their outstanding stipends.
They say the matter requires immediate attention because the start of the new academic year could worsen the situation for students who are already struggling to survive.
The students have warned that if the outstanding stipends are not paid, some could be forced to sleep outside after losing access to accommodation.
With September 1 fast approaching, the students are calling for an urgent resolution to the 14-month payment backlog and meaningful financial support to enable them to continue their studies without further disruption.
