Day: August 11, 2025

Komfueku: Mr. Percy Ahenakwa, the Assembly member for the Komfueku Electoral Area, has raised concerns about the rising number of fatalities resulting from tricycle and ‘Pragia’ accidents in the area. He emphasized that these incidents are severely impacting the youthful population and should now be considered national security issues, necessitating prompt regulatory intervention. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ahenakwa highlighted that the youth, who predominantly operate these new modes of transport, often neglect essential safety measures. He noted that the loudspeakers installed in these vehicles further impair the riders’ awareness of their surroundings, contributing to the frequency of accidents.

Accra: The Central Planning Committee of the 2025 Hogbetsotso Festival, in consultation with the leadership of the Anlo Dukor Council, has announced the postponement of this year’s official launching of the festival. Originally scheduled for Saturday, 16th August 2025, the launch will now take place on Saturday, 30th August 2025, at the premises of Ohawu Agricultural College in the Ketu North District, commencing at 10:00 a.m. According to Ghana News Agency, Awadada Togbi Agbesi Awusu II, Chairman of the Festival Planning Committee, stated that the decision was taken as a mark of respect for the eight distinguished Ghanaians who lost

Accra: The Tongu Chiefs’ Union (TCU) has extended heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the people of Ghana, and the families of the eight victims of last Wednesday’s fatal military helicopter crash. The crash occurred at Sikaman, near Adansi Akrofuom in the Obuasi East Municipality of the Ashanti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic incident, which took place on August 6, 2025, claimed the lives of two ministers and others, including Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr. Alhaji Murtala Muhammed, MP for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting

Accra: Dr Adu Appiah-Kubi, the Global President of the St. James Old Boys Association (JOBA), announced that the association has finalized preparations to conduct a ‘Requiem’ mass in honor of the late Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, who was one of the victims of a recent military helicopter crash. The mass is scheduled to take place at the St James Seminary Chapel on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1830 hours. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Appiah-Kubi mentioned that Squadron Leader Anala was part of the 2007 Year Group of the St. James Seminary and Senior High School in the

Accra: The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and the Ho Municipal Assembly organized a solemn vigil at Nfojoh Park in Ho to honor eight distinguished Ghanaians who lost their lives in a recent helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, the helicopter crash claimed the lives of all eight individuals on board, including Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, former Minister of Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. The candlelight ceremony was part of nationwide memorial activities to honor the memory of the deceased and to provide spiritual support to their bereaved families. The

Accra: The Agona West Municipal Assembly has mandated the Department of Environmental Health and Sanitation to impose immediate fines on individuals violating environmental laws. This initiative aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to use sanitation as a crucial performance indicator for the Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Assemblies. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mark Dzodzodze, the Agona West Municipal Environmental Health and Sanitation Officer, announced this measure following a comprehensive six-hour clean-up exercise at Agona Swedru. The exercise, which occurs monthly, saw participation from local chiefs, queenmothers, market leaders, security services, and drivers. Workers from the Mary King Supper

Nzema east: Awulae Attibrukusu III, the Paramount Chief of Lower Axim Traditional Area, has attributed the recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight state officials to the government’s commitment to the fight against illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. According to Ghana News Agency, Awulae Attibrukusu stated that the assignment which resulted in the deaths of two ministers and six others was part of an initiative to promote sustainable small-scale mining activities. The effort aimed to provide the youth with alternatives to the destructive practices affecting land, water bodies, and forest reserves. Speaking to the media after