Tag Archives: CAPTAIN

Ofori-Atta defamation suit: Court awards GH¢5,000 cost against Captain Smart for delay in filing defence

An Accra High Court has slapped a cost fine of GH¢ 5,000 on Blessed Godsbrain Smart (aka Captain Smart), the host of Maakye on Onua TV and Onua FM, for failing to timely file a defense in the defamation case brought by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, against him. According to …

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BBC apologises after reporter asked Moroccan captain if there are gay players in their team

The BBC has apologized for an “inappropriate” question one of its reporters asked the captain of the Morocco women’s national team. At a media conference ahead of Morocco’s Women’s World Cup opener against Germany, a reporter from the British news organization’s World Service asked Ghizlane Chebbak: “In Morocco, it’s illegal …

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Most useless region comment: Captain Smart cursed by Sehwi Wawso Traditional Council

The Sehwi Wawso Traditional Council last week performed rituals as part of measures to summon Onua FM/TV presenter Captain Smart over controversial comments. In a June 30, 2023 post shared by Oyerepa TV, elders of the area are sighted pouring libation over the issue with reports indicating that the slaughtering …

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Energy Ministry descends on Captain Smart over attacks on NAPO

The Minister of Energy has responded to attacks on the sector’s minister; Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), by broadcaster Godsbrain Smart; popularly known as Captain Smart, over the discussions on the government finding a partner for the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR). According to the ministry, the allegation of wrongdoings on the side …

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You are an Ashanti royal, think! – Captain Smart chides NAPO over lease of TOR

The host of Onua TV’s morning show, Captain Smart has criticised the Minister of Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh over the purported leasing of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to a private entity. The media personality believes that the country is going to lose out big time should the TOR leasing agreement proceed. …

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Obuasi MCE fingered in attack on Captain Smart and his team

The Municipal Chief Executive Officer of Obuasi, Elijah Adansi-Bonah, has been mentioned as being the one who gave an order to some men that saw the disruption of a program by broadcaster, Captain Smart. According to the reverent broadcaster, the MCE personally told him that he gave the order for …

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Finance Minister sues Captain Smart for defamation, seeks GH¢10 million in damages

Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta has instituted legal action against radio and TV show host Captain Smart for recent comments that the minister was a direct beneficiary of recently released bailout funds from a global lender. In a High Court writ dated Friday, June 2, 2023 and sighted by GhanaWeb, the minister’s lawyer …

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‘Dismissed’ Effah Dartey uses ‘retired Captain’ without issues – Barker-Vormawor fights for NDC lawyer

Fix The Country convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has taken on the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) over a recent demand that a former officer desists from using his last rank in the service in his civilian life. The army via a statement this week asked Jamal Tonzua to desist from using his …

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Captain Smart returns to CPP after 16 years

     Broadcast Journalist, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has returned to the Convention People’s Party (CPP) as a member after 16 years. Captain Smart officially joined the CPP in 2006 and contested the Party’s Ashanti Regional Chairmanship position in 2007 but lost the race. According to the …

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My military background will help the NDC police election 2024 – Captain Jabari

Ashanti Regional 1st Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Captain (Retired)  John Kwame Jabari, has suggested his years in the Ghana Armed Forces will be a great asset for the party in the Ashanti Region, especially during election 2024. Touting his supervisory role in the army during previous …

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