Day: August 12, 2025

Accra: The Oguaa Traditional Council, on Monday, imposed a fine of GHC30,000, three male white sheep, and a carton of schnapps on Mr. Ato Trustworthy, a radio presenter with Elmina-based Ahomka FM, for making a misguided statement against the Council. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Trustworthy would have to carry a sheep around his neck from the Oguaa Akoto monument near London Bridge through Kingsway to the Oguaamanhen’s house (Efiekesem) and finally to Emintsimadze Palace where traditional rites would be performed to appease the gods. Additionally, Mr. Trustworthy is expected to, within 14 days, issue an unequivocal apology to

Accra: Ambassador of the Federation of Aboriginal Nations of Americas Trade and Commerce for Africa, Mr. Stephen Kojo Sackey, has expressed condolences to the Government of Ghana and the families affected by the recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of government officials and military officers. He acknowledged the tragic passing of the eight service members, noting it as a painful loss not only to the bereaved families but to the entire nation. According to Ghana News Agency, in a message of consolation on behalf of the Federation of the Aboriginal Nations of Americas (FANA) and its affiliated partners, Ambassador

Bongo: WaterAid Ghana, a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)-focused organisation, has urged traditional and religious leaders to use their platforms to intensify conversations around adolescent sexual and reproductive health issues. The organisation said increased dialogue at the community level and on various platforms would help address risky behaviours among adolescents and contribute to reducing the rising cases of teenage pregnancy, child marriage, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). According to Ghana News Agency, traditional and religious leaders were highly respected in their communities and wield influence that could be used to encourage responsible behaviour and promote healthy lifestyles among young people.

Berekum: Mr. Dickson Kyere Duah, the Member of Parliament for the Berekum West Constituency in the Bono Region, has assured residents that rehabilitation works on the Berekum-Sampa road will commence soon. He emphasized that the government had awarded the contract for the road’s rehabilitation and acknowledged the contractors’ track record, assuring constituents of the project’s completion to facilitate movement and economic activities. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Duah interacted with constituents during a meeting at Jinijini, the constituency capital, where he highlighted the economic significance of the Berekum-Sampa road. He stated that the road is crucial for the region’s

Accra: Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has expressed indecision about running for a third term, even after the extension of the presidential term was approved by delegates at the 31st Ordinary Congress of the GFA. According to Ghana News Agency, 114 out of 124 delegates voted in favor of extending the presidential term to three, following a proposal by the Statute Review Committee. Mr. Okraku, currently one and a half years into his second term, remarked that it was too early to decide on seeking re-election. “The question about me seeking re-election is

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has remanded an ex-convict, Vincent Gbetorglo, into police custody for his alleged involvement in the robbery of a taxi driver at Haatso. Gbetorglo, a barber, is said to have committed the offence with two accomplices; Peter Akakpo, alias Dompe, and one Ali, who are currently at large. According to Ghana News Agency, the prosecution stated that the three allegedly snatched a Toyota Corolla taxi cab with registration number GM 292-16 on January 1, 2025. They are also accused of robbing the driver of his driver’s licence, Ghana Card, vehicle documents, a Samsung Galaxy A05 smartphone,

Accra: Mr Philip Duah, the Executive Director of the Abak Foundation, has urged employers to cease stigmatising qualified persons with disabilities (PWDs) seeking employment. He emphasized that such discrimination is disheartening and diminishes the hopes of PWDs in securing decent jobs. Mr Duah made these remarks during a dissemination and closeout session of the Economic Empowerment Programme (EEP) in collaboration with Sightsavers, Abak Foundation, Challenges Worldwide, Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations, and Inclusion Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-year programme successfully enabled 127 PWDs to secure jobs through direct employment or entrepreneurship, thanks to the skills they acquired.