Ten persons have reportedly been arrested in a joint police-military operation in the late hours of Thursday, February 23 after a gun battle ensued between two feuding factions at Wenchiki in the Chereponi District following the installation of a new Nagbandi chief. The suspects have been locked up at the Chereponi District Police Station. Conflicting reports suggest that two to five persons including a 16-year-old girl and a security officer died following the exchange of fire on Thursday. Three persons, who were also hit by bullets and sustained various degrees of injury, are receiving treatment at the Chereponi District Hospital....
Nigeria to close land borders on election day
Nigeria has ordered the closure of all its land borders during Saturday’s tightly contested elections. The directive is meant to ensure that the “elections are free, fair and devoid of anomalies”, the Nigeria Immigration Service said. Border officials have been told to ensure strict enforcement of the order. The presidential and parliamentary elections are reported to be the most tightly contested since military rule ended in 1999. The immigration service said it had seized 6,000 voters cards and other Nigerian identification documents from illegal immigrants in the run-up to the elections. President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier on Thursday urged security agencies...
‘Cut your salary and I’ll reduce mine’ – Stephen Amoah tells Ato Forson
The Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry, Dr Stephen Amoah, says he will sacrifice his salary as a contribution to dealing with the prevailing economic crisis only if the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is also willing to cut his salary. The Minority Leader, Dr Ato Forson during the vetting of the Nhyiaeso MP on Tuesday, February 21, asked “Can you agree with me that the government, even though they are increasing taxes or increasing revenue through the introduction of taxes, needs to cut down on expenditure since expenditure has gone up by 82 billion Cedis?” Stephen Amoah who...
Our pillar of support is gone – Becky’s Orphanage Home on Atsu’s passing
Director of Becky’s Orphanage Home Seth Asiedu expressed his sorrow over the passing of Christian Atsu, whom he referred to as the “pillar of support” for the orphanage. Atsu, a former player for the Black Stars, had been involved with the orphanage since 2016, providing assistance to uplift the spirits of the orphans. Atsu’s efforts included the construction of a community school in Senya-Beraku, where disadvantaged children could access a high-quality education. This initiative aimed to support children from impoverished backgrounds who would otherwise struggle to afford an education. However, just about the time, the facility neared its completion, Atsu...
Supporter pays for Jomoro MP’s nomination forms due to good works
A philanthropist and a staunch supporter of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has paid for the nomination form of the MP in her bid to seek for re-election in 2024. Mr. Paul Nyamekeh, who hails from Bonyere but now resides at Jaway Wharf in the Jomoro Constituency, made a payment of GH¢5,000 to purchase the nomination form for the MP. Mr. Nyamekeh in a short note says he did that because of the great things and infrastructural development Madam Affo-Toffey has done in the constituency in the past two years despite her court challenge. Meanwhile, some...
A/R NDC Women’s Wing picks forms for Duffour to contest Mahama
Former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffour has had nomination forms for the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential primary picked on his behalf. Supporters and sympathisers of the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana thronged the national headquarters of the party to pick forms for him. The gesture comes just a day after the NDC opened nominations for the elections. Already, presumptive candidate John Dramani Mahama, former Kumasi mayor Kojo Bonsu and one Ernest Kwaku Kobeah have picked forms to contest the May 13 polls. They picked the forms on Day 1 of opening of nominations. Leading Dr Duffour’s delegation to the NDC...
One week observation for Christian Atsu set for March 4
The one-week observation in memory of departed Ghanaian international Christian Atsu is set for Saturday, March 4 2023. Atsu tragically passed away in the earthquake that struck Turkey earlier this month, leaving the football world in shock. During the one-week observation, the family is expected to announce the funeral date for the late footballer. Atsu was a highly talented player who is fondly remembered by Ghanaians for his exceptional performances for the Black Stars. He made 65 appearances for the national team, scoring nine goals. One of his goals earned him the Goal of the Tournament award at the 2015...
Kojo Bonsu picks forms same day as Mahama
Former Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Kojo Bonsu has picked nomination forms to contest the upcoming presidential primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The forms were picked on behalf of the former mayor of Kumasi by his representative, Reverend Lilian Osei. The largest opposition party opened nominations on Wednesday, February 22 ahead of the May 13 primaries. So far, three-time presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama and one Ernest Kwaku Kobeah have picked forms. Picking the nominations forms at GH¢30,000 on behalf of her boss, Rev Osei said Mr Bonsu has promised to do a good job if given the mandate. ‘Action...
Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Assoc. denies meeting Mahama over 2024 bid
Executives of Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association have dissociated themselves from a group of unionists who called on the 2020 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to contest next year’s elections. The unions on Tuesday, February 21 called on John Dramani Mahama to pick forms when his party opens nominations for the primaries. He has since done that. But the Association clarified that those who joined the meeting “are not either the Executives or even members of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association”. “It was some people from Abossey Okai who decided to join the group to...
2023 African Games in Ghana postponed to 2024
Ghana’s hosting of the 2023 African Games has been postponed to 2024 after all major stakeholders of the competition reached an agreement. This was announced by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) at a press conference held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday. The 13th edition of the African Games was to be hosted in Ghana in August this year, with the continental showpiece hitherto expected to take place in three cities. The Games were held up over disputes between the African Union (AU), the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC) over...