Episodes
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the ECG’s response to a video played on the show in the previous episode, where a truck belonging to the ECG took part in the siphoning of fuel. He also talks about John Boadu’s appointment as acting Director-General of SIGA, and the perceived problems he has inherited. He then moves to the US Treasury Secretary setting an example, choosing to fly Economy instead of First Class. He finally touches on musician Noella Wiyaala building an art center...
Published 12/15/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the GES once again, the state of roads in the Krowor, VALCO’s new leadership doing massive wonders, and Ghana’s rank as the #1 debtor to China, with an amount of $31.1 Billion.
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Published 12/14/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses two officials of the PBC deciding to run for parliamentary office, as well as the practice of fuel siphoning in Yamoransa in the Central Region of Ghana.
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Published 12/13/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the GES having internal issues regarding the running of school, and how vital the role of Parent-Teacher Associations are to the day-to-day operations of schools across Ghana. He also addresses comments made by the Director-General of the NDPC saying the departure of so many young people from the country is causing them to miss out on many good things.
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Published 12/12/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the GES, the near abolishment of the PTA system, the quality of education, and the brokenness of the Free SHS policy. He also talks about a burnt grader affected by bushfires in the Northern part of the country, the National Theatre’s dire need of a facelift, the Controller and Accountant General’s desire to become a Minister of Parliament for the Akyem Swedru Constituency under the ticket of the New Patriotic Party, and the appointment of certain...
Published 12/11/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses a plea of concern from a school food vendor speaking on the quality of food served as part of the Ghana School Feeding Programme, the Import Restrictions Bill, and the impact it is set to have on the Ghanaian populace, and delivers a throwback from a 2016 TV3 New Day appearance from current Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and how much the things he said then are playing out 7 years later.
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Published 12/08/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes follows up on the story of the woman bathing her child at the Kotoka International Airport junction from the previous episode, before discussing the National Theatre’s staff responding to a letter by the Board Chairman asking for an explanation to the protest the staff held a few weeks ago. He also discusses the now-defunct GN Bank and the state of its buildings currently
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Published 12/07/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and how waste is disposed of, a woman bathing her child at the Kotoka International Airport’s junction, independent power producers being owed, and the National Theatre staff airing out their grievances.
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Published 12/06/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes talks about the sentencing of Aisha Huang for her facilitation of illegal mining among other charges, the bigger fight against corruption, the suspension of operations of the Sunon Asogli Power Plant due to the government’s failing to pay due bills, and talks about the National Theatre once again, this time speaking about the grievances of staff of the facility
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Published 12/05/23
In todays episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the NMC’s action on the Onua group, GIBA’s fiery response to their actions, as well as the fight on galamsey.
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Published 12/04/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the apparent monetization of elections, as was evident in the NPP’s elections for orphan constituencies over the weekend, and spends a majority of the time speaking on the NMC’s response to GIBA frowning upon their actions to sanction and end the broadcast operations of Onua TV and Onua FM.
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Published 12/04/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes talks about the OSP’s press address yesterday and claims he brought to light, CEO of Advit Foods, Claude Convincer Davit’s revelation of an encounter from 2017 at the Jubilee House, where he was being asked to pay a $20,000 bribe, and the positive changes happening at the National Theatre.
He finally touches briefly on the NMC’s process initiation to shut down Onua TV and Onua FM, and Media General’s response to this action.
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Published 12/01/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes talks about the OSP’s press address yesterday and claims he brought to light, CEO of Advit Foods, Claude Convincer Davit’s revelation of an encounter from 2017 at the Jubilee House, where he was being asked to pay a $20,000 bribe, and the positive changes happening at the National Theatre.
He finally touches briefly on the NMC’s process initiation to shut down Onua TV and Onua FM, and Media General’s response to this action.
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Published 11/30/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes once again directs his attention to the board chairman of the National Theatre, the failed planting for food and jobs initiative gone bad, Hon. Ricketts-Hagan’s explosive revelations in parliament last week, a Kenyan businessman running for President using Ghana as an example as what not to do.
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Published 11/29/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the deteriorating state of the School for the Deaf & Blind, then proceeds to speak on Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s comments on the 24-hour economy plan set out by NDC Presidential Candidate, Former President John Mahama, and discusses the Blue Economy proposed by Dr. Bawumia in the past.
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Published 11/28/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the mortician’s strike, comments passed by Upper East Regional Minister Stephen Yakubu on the 24-hour economy, and the land grabbing saga, renters on land belonging to the Information Services Department behind Media General Premises being encroached on.
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Published 11/27/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes continues talking about the state of the National Theatre, specifically citing Nana Fredua-Agyeman Ofori-Arya’s defense of the board, the facility being understaffed, with them being overworked. He also conducts an exposé on land grabbing, and talks about former Deputy Finance Minister Honourable Kweku George Rickets-Hagan’s claims on the floor of Parliament of the Akufo-Addo’s government sinking Ghana into astronomical debt.
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Published 11/24/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the issue of land grabbing, centering on the Speaker of Parliament’s revelation of his home almost being captured. He also discusses a chief’s frustrations with the government and failed promises for the community
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Published 11/23/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses violence in Nkwanta, state institutions being taken to court, Bice President Bawumia’s heated start to his campaign for the presidency in 2024, the “24-hour economy” idea being propagated, and the issue of land grabbing.
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Published 11/22/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses a Daily Graphic report on 3 Cement Factories defying a Ghana Standards Authority ban, the state of the roads and how they are fixed, disabled persons storming the Ministry of Transport over their unpaid dues, and concerns expressed by the staff of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
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Published 11/21/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes thanks the American Chamber of Business for bestowing a citation on himself and Media General, honoring Johnnie’s Bite. He then brings to light a spare parts dealer’s concerns and dissects CLOGSAG’s press release asking for consequences to be leveled against Finance Ministry staff who came to cheer on Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta upon his arrival at the Ministry after the budget reading.
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Published 11/20/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the Ashanti Region’s importance to the Ghanaian political landscape. He also talks about abandoned projects and the fight against corruption.
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Published 11/17/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes discusses the “Nkunim” budget presentation by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and the welcome he received from members of his staff. He also talks about the weaponized “free water, free electricity” practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing the importance and need for honesty in the government’s dealings with the people of Ghana.
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Published 11/16/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes touches on rising food prices, victims of Akosombo Dam spillage and DCE Seth Kwasi Agbi’s comments that have sparked an outrage, highlighting the failure of the local government system, the upcoming budget presentation by the finance minister, which is set to be IMF-induced, and the history and style of budget presentations under the current government since 2016, and some interesting statements made by people in government surrounding the events of previous...
Published 11/15/23
In today’s episode, Johnnie Hughes talks about the government’s broken promise made to roll workers after the cessation of collection of tolls, and how the roads minister’s decision to scrap tolls would drastically affect not only the economy, but the lives of the people that manned these places.
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Published 11/14/23