News

#GhanaDecides2024: Lordina Mahama pens heartfelt message to husband

Published

2 years ago

December 7, 2024

In a Facebook post that has captured the attention of many, Lordina Mahama, wife of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has expressed her support and admiration for her husband, John Dramani Mahama, amid the ongoing presidential elections.

Posted six hours ago, the message has already gathered over 3,000 likes and over 300 comments and shares. Describing her husband as a man of vision, determination, and passion, Mrs. Mahama highlighted the unique qualities that, in her view, make him the best candidate to lead Ghana.

The post was accompanied by a flier of the former president with the message, “Take your anger to the ballot box.” Lordina Mahama also offered prayers for strength and divine blessings over her husband as he seeks to return to the presidency.

Lordina Mahama’s message to her husband

The race for the replacement for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is ongoing with thirteen candidates gunning for the position.

Of the thirteen, nine of them represent political parties while four are contesting as independent candidates.

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party and John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress are the frontrunners with both parties confident of crossing the 50% line to become President of the country.

While Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign has been anchored on digitalization, John Mahama has been preaching a 24-hour economy.

History beckons for both parties as a win for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will mark the first time a party is governing the country for three consecutive terms under the Fourth Republic.

On the other hand, a win for John Mahama will see him become the first president to be re-elected after winning on two previous ocassions.

The other candidates whose performance are of huge interest to Ghanaians are Alan Kyerematen of the Movement for Change and Nana Kwame Bediako of the New Force Movement.

Written by: Maame Adwoa A. Mensah

CYBERDUCATION

CSA Fines EY Ghana GH¢360,000 for Unlicensed Cybersecurity Services

Published

12 hours ago

August 25, 2026

Bismark Botchwey

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢360,000 on Ernst & Young (EY) Ghana for providing regulated cybersecurity services without a valid Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) license.

According to a CSA statement dated August 18, 2026, EY Ghana continued to provide cybersecurity services, including services to owners of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), despite directives from the Authority to comply with Ghana’s cybersecurity licensing requirements.

The CSA said it directed EY Ghana on March 20, 2026, to apply for a CSP licence within 15 days. However, the Authority determined that the company failed to comply with three separate regulatory directives.

The breaches were deemed violations of Sections 49 and 92 of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038). The CSA subsequently imposed 10,000 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢120,000, for each of the three instances of non-compliance, bringing the total penalty to GH¢360,000.

EY Ghana has been ordered to pay the penalty within 14 calendar days of the final enforcement directive. The CSA has also issued an immediate cease-and-desist order, requiring the company to stop providing regulated cybersecurity services, including Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) services, until it obtains the required licence.

The Authority further clarified that merely submitting a licence application does not permit an organisation to operate as a CSP. Providers must obtain the licence before offering regulated cybersecurity services.

CSA issues warning

The CSA used the enforcement action to warn organisations and professionals providing cybersecurity services without the required licence.

It stressed that no organisation is exempt from Ghana’s cybersecurity laws because of its size, reputation, expertise or clientele. This is particularly important for service providers working with Critical Information Infrastructure, whose protection is considered essential to Ghana’s national security, economy and delivery of vital services.

The Authority has directed all unlicensed cybersecurity service providers to immediately cease regulated activities and regularise their operations. It also warned that further violations could attract administrative sanctions, court proceedings and, where legally permitted, publication of the names of unlicensed providers.

The CSA has urged organisations, particularly owners of Critical Information Infrastructure, to engage only licensed cybersecurity service providers.

The enforcement action reinforces the CSA’s position that cybersecurity licensing is a legal requirement, rather than merely an administrative formality.