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Bolt unveils safety campaign

Mr Whyte (middle) with other speakers at the event

Bolt Ghana has launched its safety campaign with the aim of raising awareness on safety features and initiatives on the app.

As part of the campaign, Bolt has also rolled out comprehensive driver training programmes, forming key partnerships, and conducting workshops across Ghana.

These initiatives will ensure that drivers and passengers were informed about existing and new safety features, such as tracking any anomaly while a trip is happening, the emergency assist button, and enhanced trip verification measures.

The initiatives will aim to reinforce Bolt’s commitment to preventing safety incidents before they occur, creating a safer ride-hailing experience for all.

Senior Operations Manager at Bolt Ghana, Henry Whyte, noted his outfit ensures safety on its platform, adding that, “we are taking this a step further by intensifying safety awareness and education.”

He mentioned that over 500 specialists of the Bolt Safety Team from across the world will focus their efforts on product development, support, and scaling preventive measures in order to help prevent safety cases before they happen.

Furthermore, Mr Whyte said the company will continue to raise awareness on its safety tools with educational campaigns like the current ‘Bolt Safety Team’ campaign running in Ghana, to raise awareness on the in-app features to help prevent cases.

The Assistant Manager for Research, Business Development and Innovation at the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA), Abraham Sika Antobreh, commended Bolt for the proactive step of introducing e-safety tools, an essential move towards ensuring safer experiences for both drivers and passengers.

Describing it as timely, he urged all stakeholders in the transportation industry to prioritise safety at every level saying, “Safety is a collective responsibility.”

On his part, the Head of Public Investment and Business Development Unit at the National Road and Safety Transport Authority (NRSA), Henry Asomani, indicated that Bolt has taken important steps to protect all stakeholders in the transportation industry.

He said these efforts will make transport services safer and more profitable for both drivers and passengers and that, such initiatives were vital for improving overall road safety and will help significantly protect everyone.

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Ex-GIIF CEO and Prof. Ameyaw-Ekumfi charged over $2m Sky Train fiasco

The Attorney General’s Office has formally charged former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) CEO Solomon Asamoah and ex-board chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi for their roles in the controversial Accra Sky Train project, which allegedly cost the state $2 million without authorisation.

The charges, filed today at the High Court (Criminal Division), include wilfully causing financial loss to the state under the Criminal Offences Act, conspiracy to commit crime through intentional dissipation of public funds, and intentional dissipation of public funds under the Public Property Protection Decree.

Prosecutors allege that in February 2019, the accused authorised a $2 million payment from GIIF to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for preliminary work on the Sky Train project – a system that was never built. The payment was reportedly made without proper board approval.

The Sky Train project, initiated in 2018 as a public-private partnership for an urban rail system in Accra, involved a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Railways Development, Africa Investor Holdings, and GIIF. However, investigations revealed the $2 million disbursement lacked proper due diligence and violated GIIF’s governance protocols.

Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine stated the accused acted outside their mandate, causing significant financial harm to the state. “The payment was unauthorised, and the project never materialised. This is a clear case of financial misconduct,” the filing stated.

The case will proceed in the High Court, with the AG’s office indicating some GIIF board members have agreed to testify as prosecution witnesses.

This prosecution forms part of the government’s broader crackdown on financial malfeasance, following earlier warnings of pending charges in the Sky Train and NSS ghost names scandals.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

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Interdict Sammy Gyamfi immediately to allow for investigations – NPP urges Mahama

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has called on President John Mahama to immediately interdict Mr Sammy Gyamfi from his role as acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), to allow for investigations into his conduct following his public gifting of dollars to a self-lifestyle preacher.

The incident in question occurred on Saturday, May 10, 2025, when Mr Gyamfi was seen in widely circulated videos gifting bundles of US dollars to controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa while seated in his Range Rover.

Speaking at a news conference held by the party on Tuesday, May 13, Mr Boakye emphasised the need for consistency in leadership and accountability, pointing to recent controversies involving senior public officials.

“We also call on the President to immediately interdict Mr Sammy Gyamfi as acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board — or at least, he should interdict him pending the conduct of the investigation by the criminal investigation authorities of the state,” Boakye said.

Drawing a sharp comparison with a previous incident involving former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah, Boakye noted that Madam Dapaah was compelled to resign after reports emerged of large sums of money allegedly stolen from her residence, despite her long-standing public service and reputable family background.

“We cannot but remember when huge sums of money were reported to have been stolen from the residence of Madam Cecilia Dapaah, a woman who had worked in high places for over forty years before the incident — an MP since 2001, a deputy minister and a minister — married to a well-known, wealthy architect and consultant with nearly sixty years’ experience,” he remarked.

Boakye highlighted that under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Madam Dapaah stepped aside promptly, enabling thorough investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

“Investigations were duly conducted by the OSP against Madam Cecilia Dapaah and her husband after what the OSP described as seven months of extensive investigation and four months of collaborative inquiry,” he added.

The NPP is now demanding similar action from President Mahama in the interest of transparency, good governance, and public trust.

Source: Myjoyonline.com