Day: August 12, 2025

Accra: The Upper West Regional Police Command has dispelled the fear of a section of the public regarding the possible spillage of the protracted Bawku conflict into the Upper West Region, assuring sustained peace in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, DCOP Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, provided this assurance at a press briefing in Wa. He indicated that they had put in place measures to ensure the region remained peaceful. His assurance was in response to a question by a media practitioner at the press briefing concerning the potential spillover of the conflict

Accra: Lieutenant Colonel Martin Dziedzorm Dey, a Security Analyst and Columnist, has called for the criminalisation and punishment of doom prophecies, describing them as threats to public safety and security. According to Ghana News Agency, Lt Col Dey expressed concern over prophecies issued by some religious leaders, which he claimed instilled fear and endangered targeted individuals. He argued that such prophecies should be treated as criminal acts rather than merely regulated. Lt Col Dey responded to a government suggestion that prophecies be submitted to an entity for scrutiny. He argued that this approach was a sign of fear and played

Krachi east: Yam farmers in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region are grappling with severe financial strain as prices hit record lows, prompting fears that many may abandon farming altogether. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Osman Tamimu and Mr. Sumaila Seidu reported that a hundred tubers of yam now sell for as little as GHC400, compared to over GHC6,000 in previous years. They said the drastic drop has made it nearly impossible to recover production costs, let alone make a profit, leaving many farmers frustrated and desperate. The farmers are appealing to the government and stakeholders for

Tema: Pastor Edward Anderson, Founder of the Healing School of the Bible, has expressed support for the government’s recent directive that mandates prophets to submit prophecies of national significance for review before making them public. According to Ghana News Agency, this directive was announced by Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, following a helicopter crash that resulted in eight fatalities. The directive specifically targets prophecies related to political leaders, governance, national security, and public stability. Pastor Anderson emphasized that this measure would encourage responsibility among prophets, prevent public panic, and reduce exploitation by those delivering

Accra: Mr. Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to global climate action by restating the country’s policy to halt funding for coal power projects abroad. His remarks echo President Xi Jinping’s pledge at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2021, where China committed to ending the construction of new coal-fired power plants overseas. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ambassador made the statement during a special interactive session with participants of the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, held at the African China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) training centre in Accra. The fellowship is

Accra: Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, is remembered for his empathy, diligence, and visionary leadership. Gloria Holm-Graves, Head of Public Relations at the Ministry, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview that although Dr Mohammed led the Ministry for only a few months, he had endeared himself to staff through his goal-oriented work ethic and cordial relations. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Holm-Graves noted that the late Minister had initiated efforts to enhance the Ministry’s impact by integrating academic research with commercialisation strategies to benefit the country and beyond.

Winneba: Ven. Fr. Aaron Moses Ato Kwamena Eduah, Archdeacon of Winneba Anglican Archdeaconry of the Diocese of Cape Coast, has called on Ghanaians to reflect on the recent passing of eight government officials in a helicopter crash. He emphasized the need for the nation to realign their lives with a divine purpose. According to Ghana News Agency, Ven. Fr. Eduah highlighted the temporary nature of earthly offices, as stated in scripture, and urged the nation to perform their duties with reverence and for the benefit of humanity. He extended condolences to the Government of Ghana through a message titled “Blessed