Veteran broadcaster Captain Smart caused a stir on Wednesday, April 1, after he threatened to resign from Media General live on Onua TV. During the broadcast of the Maakye show, the outspoken personality expressed visible frustration over a persistent issue with a faulty air conditioner in the studio. In a video that has since gone viral, Captain Smart—born

Blessed Godsbrain Smart gave management an ultimatum, stating that he would abandon his role if the situation was not rectified, accusing the network of neglect.

According to Captain Smart, he has been complaining about the non-functional air conditioning unit since October of the previous year, yet no action has been taken by the appropriate authorities. His anger peaked during the live show when he drew a comparison between how Media General treats its subsidiaries. He alleged that the network prioritizes its sister station, TV3, over Onua TV, suggesting that if the same issue had occurred at TV3, it would have been resolved immediately. “So you won’t repair the AC? Mr. Nuamah, please, if this was TV3’s air conditioner, it would have been done,” he fumed, adding that he is often silenced for speaking up.

The on-air rant has ignited conversations among fans and industry watchers regarding working conditions and internal equity within the media conglomerate. While addressing the camera, Captain Smart made it clear that his patience had worn thin, warning that “if care is not taken, I will stop work.” As of the time of this report, Media General is yet to release an official statement regarding the incident or the broadcaster’s future with the network.

President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the government has no influence over the extradition proceedings involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that the matter is now exclusively within the purview of the United States judicial system. Speaking to the press, the President emphasized that while Ghana has submitted a formal extradition request, the final outcome rests entirely with American courts.

“I cannot comment on the extradition of our former Finance Minister because it is in a different jurisdiction,” President Mahama stated. He urged the public to exercise patience, noting that Ghana must wait for the legal process to unfold in the U.S. “We just have to be patient for the law to play out in that jurisdiction. It is not within our jurisdiction, but the American judiciary,” he added.

The President also drew a distinction between two separate legal issues surrounding Ofori-Atta’s current situation in the United States. According to Mahama, the former minister’s recent arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was primarily for an immigration status violation, which is distinct from Ghana’s extradition request. “There are two parallel issues. One is the extradition request by Ghana, and the other is the immigration issue,” he explained.

Ofori-Atta, who served as Finance Minister under the previous administration, is facing investigations related to alleged financial irregularities during his tenure. While the government has signaled its intent to have him face legal proceedings in Ghana, President Mahama’s latest remarks underscore the limitations of local jurisdiction once a suspect is on foreign soil. The administration has indicated it will respect the legal processes in the U.S. while awaiting the resolution of the extradition bid.

The Supreme Court has imposed a GHS10,000 fine on actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, citing his repeated disrespect toward the judicial system in the protracted defamation case brought against him by actress Martha Ankomah. The ruling comes after a series of legal delays and a conspicuous absence by the actor and his legal team during a crucial hearing. The apex court’s decision marks the latest development in a contentious legal battle that has seen the actor employ multiple procedural maneuvers, ultimately drawing the ire of the judiciary for what justices described as an abuse of court process.

The legal dispute originated when Martha Ankomah filed a GHS5 million defamation suit against Lil Win at the High Court in Accra. While the parties initially reached a settlement, the agreement quickly unraveled when the actor reportedly failed to honor the terms. As part of the aborted resolution, Lil Win was expected to present an apology before the High Court on April 1, 2025, for the judge’s approval. However, his failure to appear on that date, coupled with a subsequent absence on April 15 despite a final warning, prompted the High Court to abandon the settlement framework and push the case toward higher judicial intervention.

In an effort to stall proceedings, Lil Win challenged the High Court’s jurisdiction, arguing that the case should be heard in Kumasi rather than Accra. After that motion was dismissed, he escalated the matter by filing for a stay of proceedings at the Court of Appeal, which was also rejected. Undeterred, he took his bid for a stay to the Supreme Court, with the matter scheduled for March 31, 2026. However, reports indicate that neither Lil Win nor his legal representatives appeared before the panel on the specified date, a move that the justices viewed as a direct affront to the authority of the nation’s highest court.

The Supreme Court panel, expressing outrage over the actor’s conduct, awarded costs of GHS10,000 against Lil Win, characterizing his absence as disrespectful to the apex court. The fine comes despite reports that the two parties were making progress toward another potential settlement. With the court now actively penalizing the actor for procedural delays, legal observers note that the judiciary appears determined to bring the prolonged case to a close, holding Lil Win accountable for what they describe as a pattern of delay tactics and non-compliance with court directives.