Inspector General Christian Tetteh Yohuno issued a stern directive to the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander regarding arrests connected to electoral disturbances. The police chief demanded immediate custody of all persons responsible for violence during the Ablekuma North by-election held July 11. Failure to complete these arrests by Friday July 25 would result in the commander's removal from office. Video evidence clearly identified the perpetrators who disrupted the voting process. Public pressure mounted against police handling of the chaotic scenes that election observers documented.
Several suspects already face detention while others contacted authorities expressing readiness to surrender voluntarily. Yohuno confirmed that...
Mohammed Adams Sukparu rejected concerns about potential conflicts with Minister-designate Sam George during his parliamentary committee appearance on Friday, July 25. The Deputy Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation emphasized their established relationship predates their current government positions. Sukparu, who represents Sissala West constituency, described their professional bond as built on trust and mutual respect. The collaboration emerged naturally from their previous working history, which began before Sukparu entered Parliament in 2021.
Public observers had questioned whether personality differences might create workplace tensions between the two officials. Sukparu dismissed these...
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation workers have challenged Professor Amin Alhassan's authority through a formal complaint to media regulators. The union argues that Alhassan exceeded his legal appointment period by nearly two years after his contract ended in October 2023. Officials from the Controller and Accountant-General's office confirmed financial support for his position stopped in March 2025. The organization suspended salary payments to prevent unauthorized compensation under public finance regulations. Workers fear that decisions made during this disputed period lack legal validity.
Union representatives delivered their petition on July 21, demanding immediate resolution of the leadership crisis. Chairman Sam Nat Kevor signed the...
Traditional leaders welcomed Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at Cape Coast's Emintsimadze Palace during her recent visit. Oguaamanhen Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II led chiefs and elders in offering prayers for her health and protection while describing her as a daughter of the land. The ceremony featured the presentation of the prestigious Osabarimba Royal Award along with royal shield, citation, kente cloth, beads, and traditional slippers. Her delegation consisted of senior government officials and National Democratic Congress executives who accompanied the historic first female Vice-President. The visit occurred during PANAFEST 2025 celebrations and formed part of her appreciation tour.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang...
Minister Ahmed Ibrahim delivered stern warnings to District Chief Executives regarding misuse of designated welfare funds. The Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs head stated that immediate dismissal awaits any DCE who diverts money meant for Assembly Members and Persons with Disabilities. President John Mahama will terminate officials who collaborate with District Finance Officers in financial misconduct. The government released these allocations exclusively for supporting elected representatives and disabled citizens rather than administrative expenses. Assembly Members must contact their finance departments to ensure proper payment processing.
The allowance program covers more than 6,000 elected Assembly Members and...
Election Watch Ghana demands stronger security protocols for the upcoming Akwatia by-elections following violent incidents at recent polls. The civil society organization cites the Ablekuma North by-election on July 11, 2025, where Hon. Hawa Koomson used pepper spray and police assaulted journalists. The group also references the January 31, 2019, Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, where security operatives attacked MP Sam George. These events demonstrate the urgent need for protective measures during electoral processes. Violence and intimidation have repeatedly disrupted Ghana's democratic procedures.
The organization requests comprehensive searches at polling stations to prevent weapons from entering voting areas. Election Watch Ghana...
Zimbabwean socialite Mai Jeremaya launched her latest musical release titled Pamushana, which serves as a tribute to healing and faith. The composition combines spiritual themes with emotional openness, targeting listeners who maintain hope during challenging periods. Her personal experiences with trauma and public attention following a sexual assault case motivated the creation of this work. The legal proceedings concluded with not guilty verdicts for the accused parties. Community prayer and support systems provided strength during her difficult journey.
Mai Jeremaya shared her reflections through a social media message she called Final words, discussing feelings of rejection and betrayal. The song addresses silent prayers from many...
A 42-year-old Michigan resident launched a stabbing spree at a Traverse City Walmart Supercenter during Saturday afternoon, wounding eleven shoppers. The assault began at approximately 4:40 PM when the unidentified attacker entered the store and began targeting customers with a knife. Grand Traverse County Sheriff's deputies responded rapidly to subdue the suspect with assistance from bystanders. Sheriff Michael Shea confirmed the victims appeared to be chosen randomly rather than specifically targeted. Authorities have not determined what motivated the violence.
Munson Medical Center received all eleven victims from the attack. Six patients remain in critical condition while five others are listed as serious. Medical staff performed...
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may dismiss the entire U.S. Preventive Services Task Force membership. The 16-member panel determines which medical screenings and prevention treatments receive free coverage under health insurance plans. HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon stated that officials have not finalized any decisions regarding task force changes. Kennedy recently canceled a scheduled meeting about heart disease prevention without providing reasons.
Conservative groups have criticized the task force for endorsing certain HIV prevention medications. Their recommendation triggered court battles that reached the Supreme Court level. The justices ultimately supported the existing coverage requirements for preventive health...
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