Author: Safo
The Minority in Parliament has urged security agencies to swiftly investigate the cause of the renewed violence in Bawku and take immediate steps to prevent further escalation. This follows a violent confrontation on Thursday, April 10, between the police and some youth in the Bawku enclave, which reportedly led to fatalities and injuries. The private residence of the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, was also allegedly set on fire during the unrest. The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is currently in Bawku, leading mediation talks with various stakeholders to resolve the situation. Addressing the press…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has clarified his recent remarks suggesting that youth in Bawku would be given priority in police recruitment if they lay down their arms. His clarification follows public backlash and media scrutiny after a video of his interaction with residents in Bawku began circulating online. Addressing the media, the IGP explained that his comments were aimed at decentralising the recruitment process to ensure inclusivity, particularly for individuals in remote and conflict-affected areas. According to Mr. Yohuno, he assured the youth of Bawku that they would be given the opportunity to apply to the…
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in electricity and water tariffs, set to take effect on May 3, 2025. The revision follows the Commission’s quarterly tariff review process for the first and second quarters of 2025. The review is aimed at ensuring revenue stability for utility service providers while minimising the financial impact on consumers. Under the new rates, electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 14.75%, while water tariffs will go up by 4.02%. The PURC attributed the adjustments to several factors, including the exchange rate between the Ghana cedi and the US…
Thirty-five-year-old businessman Daniel Koranteng, also known as Nana Amakye, has denied allegations that he sold photographs of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale to Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong before Suale’s murder in 2019. Mr Koranteng, has been remanded in custody by the Madina District Court after being provisionally charged with murder. Prosecutors argue that he played a role in Ahmed Suale’s killing, citing call records and his presence near the journalist’s residence at the time of the murder. “Call records placed the accused in Madina near Suale’s residence before and at the time of the murder,” the prosecution said. However, the…
Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has filed a lawsuit against two National Security operatives over what he describes as trespass and a violation of his right to privacy following an alleged raid on his residence. The writ, filed at the Accra High Court on Monday, March 10, is based on an incident on February 11, 2025, during which individuals believed to be National Security operatives allegedly raided Mr. Ofori-Atta’s Cantonments residence in Accra. The suit names two senior police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, as defendants. In his statement of claim, Mr. Ofori-Atta contends that…
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has broken his silence on the criminal investigation against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), expressing frustration over recent developments. In an open letter dated February 26, Mr. Ofori-Atta described the situation as both confusing and distressing, stating that he felt the need to set the record straight. His reaction follows an OSP-issued wanted notice against him, which was later revoked. The investigation, according to the OSP, focused on various financial dealings, including the Strategic Mobilisation-GRA Contract, ECG-BXC contract termination, payments related to the National Cathedral, procurement of ambulances, and the use…
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has rejected calls for the publication of a load-shedding timetable amid recent intermittent power outages, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor.’ His response follows demands from the Minority in Parliament for the government to release a timetable to help businesses and individuals plan their activities. Addressing journalists on Friday, March 7, John Jinapor stated, “Let me put it on record that we’re not shedding load. And so, the demand by the Minority and some people that we publish a load-shedding timetable is moot. When you are not shedding load, there will be no need…
