Since his reappointment in March 2024 on a three-year deal, with an option for two more years, the 48-year-old has taken charge of 15 matches, recording five wins, five draws and five defeats.

The pressure on Addo heightened after Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Chad in N’Djamena during Matchday 7 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite the setback, the Black Stars remain top of Group I with 16 points.

Addressing the media at a pre-match press conference on Sunday ahead of Ghana’s decisive clash with Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium, Addo dismissed the narrative that his record paints an unflattering picture.

He argued that friendly matches used for experimentation should not count toward his overall performance.

“These statistics are of no use, especially when we have friendly games in between where we use all kinds of players to test, so I don’t think this is usuable in terms of what this coach has done,” Addo told the media.

The former Borussia Dortmund talent coach added that he is guided only by faith, not fear.

“I am not afraid of anything. I only fear God. I am sure we will win and your question will be of no use,” he added.

Ghana face Mali in a crucial Group I encounter on Monday, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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The visitors claimed the win in Sunday’s lone CAF World Cup qualifier, a result that lifts the Coelacanths to second in Group I and confirms the Wild Beasts’ elimination from the race for 2026.

Played in Meknès, the game swung on first-half quality from Youssouf M’Changama and Myziane Maolida as Comoros bounced back from their 3–0 defeat to Mali earlier in the window.

Central African Republic started brightly and were inches from an early lead when Moustapha Djimet met a right-wing cross and glanced a header against the post on 15 minutes.

Comoros steadied, then struck with their first clear sight: neat approach play from Rafiki Saïd Ahumada allowed Maolida to cushion a simple lay-off into M’Changama’s path, and the captain stepped onto the ball to drive a powerful effort from distance beyond the goalkeeper at 20 minutes.

The islanders doubled their advantage nine minutes before the break. Faïz Selemani found space down the right and whipped in a low cross; Maolida held off his marker and finished decisively on 39 minutes to give Comoros a cushion their game management would protect.

Central African Republic pushed after the interval and saw plenty of the ball, but they struggled to fashion clear chances as Comoros’ back line dealt calmly with the aerial traffic and pinned set pieces.

Victory moves Comoros to 15 points from eight matches (GF 11, GA 10), one behind leaders Ghana on 16 from seven.

Madagascar (13 from 7) and Mali (12 from 7) remain firmly in the chase, while Central African Republic stay fifth on 5 points from eight, with Chad bottom on one having played seven.

With only the group winners qualifying automatically for the FIFA World Cup 26 and the four best runners-up advancing to an African play-off for a place at FIFA’s inter-confederation tournament, every point over the final two windows will carry weight.

Round Eight continues on Monday with Ghana hosting Mali in Accra and Madagascar facing Chad in Antananarivo — fixtures that could further reshape a tight section.

For Comoros, this was a measured response to midweek disappointment and another step towards a potential first-ever World Cup appearance; for Central African Republic, the campaign now becomes about pride in the closing matches.

In a statement issued on Sunday, September 7, the GES said it had taken note of media reports, particularly a JoyNews TV documentary, which alleged cheating in some schools.

Management assured the public that transcripts of the documentary would be obtained and thoroughly scrutinised as part of the probe.

The Service reaffirmed its zero tolerance for examination malpractice and warned that any official, teaching or non-teaching, found complicit would face severe disciplinary action.

According to the GES, the investigation has the full backing of the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, and will be carried out in collaboration with WAEC, National Security, and law enforcement agencies to stamp out the menace.

Source: Adomonline

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He described the move as a tough but necessary step to protect wetlands and enforce environmental laws.

Speaking at the relaunch of National Sanitation Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Ogbojo, Accra, President Mahama noted that local authorities should have acted earlier to prevent encroachment. He cautioned that district officials who fail in their duties risk dismissal.

“The filling of the Ramsar site was not a one-day event; it had been going on for a long time. Some even had permits. A DCE like that should be sacked immediately,” he said, while praising Ocloo’s decisive action.

For her part, the Regional Minister urged Ghanaians to support the “Clean Up Ghana Agenda” and take collective responsibility for a healthier environment.

She pledged that the Regional Coordinating Council, in partnership with all 29 MMDAs, would mobilize communities and provide logistics to sustain the campaign.

The relaunched National Sanitation Day will now be observed on the first Saturday of every month, bringing together households, businesses, and public institutions to clean their surroundings and uphold environmental standards.

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Speaking during the exercise at Anloga, Mrs. Kpedor emphasized that sanitation is a shared responsibility, stressing that neglecting communal clean-up activities worsens environmental conditions in communities. She cautioned that defaulters would be prosecuted in accordance with the law to serve as a deterrent to others.

The Volta Regional Environmental Health Director, Madam Stella Kumedzro, highlighted the importance of the exercise, noting that regular participation in sanitation activities is crucial in preventing outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, malaria, and typhoid. She urged residents to view the initiative not as a government imposition but as a civic duty that protects public health.

For his part, Togbui Tudoabor III, Chief of Anloga Lashibi, reaffirmed the commitment of traditional authorities to enforce sanitation by-laws, warning that offenders will face legal consequences if they continue to shirk their responsibilities.

The National Sanitation Day initiative, introduced to encourage nationwide clean-up exercises, continues to play a vital role in promoting healthy communities across the country.

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For months, the shortage forced students to spend hours searching for water, miss classes, and even risk their lives crossing busy roads to access potable water.

To address this challenge, Linda Dor Enterprises Limited has constructed and handed over three mechanized boreholes to underserved communities in Akyem Asiakwa, including STEPSS. The facilities, fitted with pumping machines, are expected to benefit about 3,000 people, including students and surrounding residents.

At the handover ceremony, STEPSS Headmaster, Rev. Edward Asamoah Boateng, expressed gratitude for the intervention, stressing that the water crisis had severely disrupted academic activities. He also appealed to corporate bodies and philanthropists to support the school’s broader infrastructure needs.

Executive Director of Linda Dor Enterprises, George Boateng, urged the community to adopt a strong maintenance culture to ensure the long-term use of the facility, while highlighting its importance in preventing waterborne diseases.

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Addressing scholars, urban planners, engineers, architects, policymakers, and development partners, Amb. Nyarko urged stakeholders in the built environment to embrace inclusive, African-led, and community-anchored approaches to urban development.

“The question is not whether Africa is urbanizing — but whose knowledge is shaping that urban future, and whose voices are being left behind,” she said.

She noted that while African cities continue to showcase innovation and resilience, they remain disproportionately vulnerable to climate change, inequality, and systemic exclusion. These challenges, she argued, cannot be addressed through fragmented disciplines, elite-driven models, or externally imposed frameworks.

“We cannot build inclusive, climate-resilient cities using fragmented and exclusive approaches,” she stressed. “True inclusion requires us to dismantle hierarchies in knowledge production and shift from research for communities to research with communities.”

Amb. Nyarko challenged engineers, architects, and physical planners to lead the shift toward interdisciplinary, participatory, and context-sensitive practices.

“Engineers and architects must move beyond technical solutions and begin to see communities as co-creators, not clients,” she said. “Your designs and innovations must be grounded in lived experience and community realities — particularly those of informal workers, women, youth, and marginalized groups.”

She further called for a redefinition of professionalism in the built environment so that it is rooted in equity, accessibility, sustainability, and local knowledge.

Highlighting ongoing grassroots efforts, she emphasized that African communities are already innovating through youth-led design studios, participatory housing upgrades, and community mapping projects. She called for such initiatives to be amplified, scaled, and institutionalized through stronger policies, investments, and professional adoption.

“Let this be a turning point,” she urged. “A moment when we commit to building cities that are inclusive by design, resilient by necessity, and sustainable by principle.”

Concluding her address, she presented a collective vision for Africa’s urban future:

“The future is interdisciplinary. The future is collaborative. The future is African. Let us build it — together.”

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Speaking at the commemoration of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Tema, Prof. Klutse, through a speech read on her behalf, said: “It is my joy to announce that the long-awaited air quality management regulation has been passed into law by parliament and will soon be available for implementation.”

She explained that the new regulations would not only promote cleaner air but also enhance the enforcement of standards nationwide. The EPA CEO highlighted that successful implementation would require the creation of an Air Quality Information Management System, urging all stakeholders to provide the necessary data and support to make this vision a reality for Ghana.

Stressing the critical role of accurate air quality data in combating pollution, Prof. Klutse expressed gratitude to individuals and groups who have invested in monitoring air quality across the country. “We are racing against time for clean air, racing for solutions, racing for survival for the entire ecosystem,” she emphasized, calling on all sectors to join in accelerating efforts to secure clean air for all citizens.

Prof. Klutse affirmed that clean air is a fundamental right and a vital component in the fight against climate change. To this end, the EPA has implemented multiple interventions, including enforcing environmental assessment regulations that require industries to adopt preventive measures, install pollution control systems, and monitor emissions.

Additional initiatives include the Ghana Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (GOCEMS), which strengthens real-time monitoring and enables prompt action against emission episodes. The EPA has also collaborated with the Ghana Standards Authority and stakeholders to develop comprehensive air quality standards that define permissible emission levels and measurement methods for industrial, vehicular, and ambient sources.

Public awareness campaigns on the dangers of air pollution, alongside the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the Greater Accra Region, further demonstrate EPA’s coordinated, multisectoral approach. These efforts target major pollution sources—including transport, industry, and waste management—to improve air quality.

To support these initiatives, the EPA has established air quality monitoring networks in Accra, Takoradi, Kumasi, Tema, and Tamale. Prof. Klutse said: “This year, the Authority, with support from the Energy Institute of Chicago (EPIC) Air Quality Fund, has established a monitoring network in Tema consisting of seven low-cost sensors, with one reference-grade monitor to be added by the end of the year.

This will provide real-time data to track pollution levels in Tema to inform decision-making. We wish to appeal to other stakeholders to support this initiative to extend the network in Tema to provide comprehensive data for our main harbour and industrial enclave.”

Through these combined measures, Prof. Klutse affirmed, Ghana is taking decisive steps toward cleaner air, healthier communities, and a more sustainable environment.

The incident occurred on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Duayaw-Nkwanta charge office around 5:30 p.m., leaving residents of the area in shock.

Sources revealed that the 40-year-old officer was married and had two children.

The regional police administration has since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile, the body has been deposited at the St. John of God Hospital in Duayaw-Nkwanta for autopsy and preservation.

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In a statement issued on Sunday, September 7, 2025, the NCA announced that the first meeting of the newly constituted Stakeholder Committee to evaluate DStv pricing will take place on Monday, September 8.

This development follows a warning by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, that government would shut down Multichoice’s operations in Ghana on September 6 if the company failed to engage on subscription reductions.

According to the NCA, Multichoice has now agreed to participate fully in the committee’s work, pledged to respect due process and Ghana’s laws, and reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue.

The outcome of the committee’s review will determine the next steps on possible subscription adjustments.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on September 6, Mr. Agyapong described Ghana’s repeated reliance on IMF bailouts as evidence of weak leadership.

“You want to lead Ghana, yet your main concern is who can negotiate best with the IMF? Let me be clear: If your vision for Ghana starts with a trip to the IMF, you have already failed,” he stated.

He emphasized his goal of building a self-reliant economy strong enough to render the IMF “irrelevant.”

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Otto Addo’s side were held to a 1-1 draw in N’Djamena, as Celestine Ecau cancelled out an early strike from Jordan Ayew, leaving both teams to share the spoils.

After seven games, Ghana leads Group I with 16 points, with just three matches remaining in the qualifiers.

Savoy, however, believes that Ghana’s position at the top of the group leaves little room for error.

“It will be a big failure if Ghana fails to qualify because they are now in a good position, and it will be a mess if they fail to qualify from this group because I think the other teams are not ready for this World Cup,” he told GhanaSportsPage.com.

“I tip Ghana to qualify over other teams; if not, it will be a professional failure,” Savoy added.

The Black Stars will look to maintain their march toward Qatar 2026 when they host Mali on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium in a crucial Matchday 8 clash. Kick-off is set for 19:00 GMT.

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Speaking on JoyNews on Friday, September 5, 2025, Mr. Quashie described the impasse over DStv pricing as a matter best resolved through dialogue rather than public exchanges.

“The challenge could be resolved amicably in the boardroom rather than in the public domain,” he said, adding that information he had received indicated that Pretoria was ready to negotiate.

He explained that the Communications Ministry’s directive for a reduction in DStv charges was grounded in a regional assessment, which showed that Ghanaian subscribers were paying higher rates compared to other countries.

According to him, while Multichoice has agreed to a reduction, disagreements remain over the framework — a gap he believes both parties can bridge through dialogue.

“Even if they are exiting, diplomatically, it’s not good for the optics and also not good for them to leave on a bitter note,” he stressed.

Mr. Quashie further commended Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs for engaging extensively with her South African counterparts to find a solution. He dismissed suggestions that diplomats had failed to intervene, insisting that high-level talks were already underway.

“We’re not at war with you, but only want the right things to be done. With Okudjeto in there, the matter will be resolved,” he said.

He cautioned that retaliatory actions from South Africa could have implications for Ghanaian interests and investor confidence, but expressed confidence that the Mahama administration would resolve the matter in the coming days.

“We need to marry the interests of Ghanaians and that of Multichoice and amicably resolve the matter. The company has agreed to a reduction but only disagrees with the framework. Both parties can sit to agree on the way forward,” he noted.

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He noted that key facilities such as the Science and Visual Arts Laboratory, Assembly Hall, and teachers’ bungalows are in dire need of refurbishment to improve teaching and learning.

His appeal followed a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, COAFRICA, and the Build-a-School Initiative in Africa (BASIA), who handed over a new six-classroom block, offices, and a toilet facility to the school. The donation also included 200 desks and other educational supplies.

Speaking at the commissioning, Mr. Amewuho expressed gratitude for the support but emphasized that more assistance is needed to further enhance the school’s educational standards.

Elder Patrick Appiah Nti, an Area Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explained that the gesture was part of ongoing efforts to promote quality education and encouraged other organisations to extend similar support.

Dignitaries at the event also highlighted the importance of adequate infrastructure and resources in delivering effective education, urging government to prioritise support for Ayirebi SHS.

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Speaking during a clean-up exercise organized by the Achiase District Assembly in Akyem Aprade, the chief expressed concern over indiscriminate littering, open defecation, and poor waste disposal, warning that such practices could trigger outbreaks of cholera and other diseases.

He stressed that rigorous enforcement of sanitation laws is essential to protect public health, the environment, and the economy.

The Achiase District Chief Executive, Samuel Owusu Brako, also highlighted the importance of sanitation, encouraging residents to adopt good hygiene practices.

He emphasized that cleanliness is a collective responsibility that cuts across political affiliations and urged citizens to take ownership of their environment to secure a healthier future.

Source: Kwasi Azor

]]> https://www.adomonline.com/asutifi-south-dce-urges-drivers-to-support-24-hour-economy-market-programme/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:08:30 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2575853 The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asutifi South, Benjamin Assabil Donkor, has appealed to commercial drivers in Hwidiem to fully cooperate with the rollout of the 24-Hour Economy Market programme.

Speaking to Adom News after a meeting with drivers on the Hwidiem–Kenyasi, Hwidiem–Goaso, Hwidiem–Acherensua, Hwidiem–Kumasi, and Hwidiem–Techiman routes, Mr. Donkor explained that Hwidiem has been selected as the site for the new 24-hour market.

He directed drivers to relocate their operations to the new site along the Kenyasi road by Thursday, September 11, 2025.

He cautioned that drivers who fail to comply will face sanctions, as the Ghana Police Service has been tasked to enforce the directive.

Meanwhile, the Vice Chairman of the Hwidiem–Kenyasi Taxi Drivers Union, Seidu Issifu, welcomed the initiative but appealed to the assembly to ensure that the new site is spacious and conducive enough to accommodate the increasing number of commercial vehicles in the area.

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The Eagles will visit the Accra Sports Stadium for the Group I Matchday 8 fixture, hoping to build on their recent momentum.

Mali currently sit third in the group with 12 points, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Comoros in Matchday 7.

Speaking to the press after arriving in Ghana, Saintfiet acknowledged the strength of Otto Addo’s Black Stars but stressed his team’s ambition to defy the odds.

“Ghana is the best team in our group. They are 4 points ahead of us, but we are here to make history and win here,” he said.

“We will make everything possible to qualify for the World Cup,” he added.

The highly anticipated encounter is set to kick off at 19:00 GMT.

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Speaking on Adom News, Dr. Agyemang, who is also an insurance expert, noted that although insurance companies provide agricultural pool policies, many farmers are unaware of them.

As a result, disasters such as droughts, floods, fires, bird flu outbreaks, and livestock diseases often wipe out farmers’ investments without any relief.

He stressed that with proper awareness and uptake of insurance, government would not have to shoulder the heavy financial burden of compensating farmers, as seen during the 2024 drought and livestock disease outbreaks.

Dr. Agyemang urged farmer associations, including peasant, cocoa, fish, and pig farmers, to take advantage of these policies as a safety net.

He further called on government to lead a nationwide education campaign, particularly in cocoa-growing areas, to ensure farms are adequately covered.

“Over the years cocoa has been the backbone of Ghana’s economy, yet government has not shown interest in ensuring all cocoa farms are insured. This must change if we are to avoid dire consequences in the event of future disasters,” he warned.

He concluded by urging both farmers and government to prioritize insurance as a safeguard for the agricultural sector.

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According to Mr. Amaliba, this effort was thwarted when she unexpectedly took her case to court.

Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints programme on September 6, Mr. Amaliba stated, “I can tell you on authority that Gertrude Torkornoo worked through some two eminent persons in this country.

They came to plead that she should be allowed to retire with all her entitlements.”

Amaliba’s comments came in response to a suggestion from fellow panel member Mr. Ansa-Asare, who argued on “humanitarian grounds” that Torkornoo should have been allowed to retire gracefully.

Mr. Ansa-Asare stated, “She has worked for 21 years, it would have been good for the President to have given her the opportunity to retire.”

However, Mr. Amaliba countered that Torkornoo herself had scuttled the initiative she began by subsequently filing a court action to fight her removal process.

He recalled, “Somehow, when the discussion was ongoing, she went to court to fight her removal process.”

This move, he suggested, ended any potential for a negotiated retirement package.

The discussion follows President John Dramani Mahama’s decision on September 1, 2025, to remove Chief Justice Torkornoo from office.

The President’s action was based on the recommendation of a five-member committee established under Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution to investigate a petition filed by businessman Daniel Ofori.

In a related development, legal practitioner Martin Luther Kpebu stated that the removal of the Chief Justice on grounds of “stated misbehaviour” means she automatically forfeits all her entitlements.

According to Kpebu, the dismissal is a direct consequence of her being found liable for breaching certain rules while in office.

The committee that investigated the petition was chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang.

Other members included former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Major Flora Bazaanura Dalugo of the Ghana Armed Forces, and Associate Professor James Sefah Dzisah from the University of Ghana.

The committee’s report concluded that the grounds of “stated misbehaviour” under Article 146(1) had been established, leading to President Mahama’s constitutional obligation to act under Article 146(9).

A statement signed by Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed the Chief Justice’s immediate removal, highlighting that the decision was a constitutional imperative based on the committee’s findings. The contrasting accounts regarding Torkornoo’s attempted retirement and the legal implications of her removal have added a new layer of complexity to an already high-profile case.

At the Forty Under 40 Achievers Awards 2025, held on Friday, September 5, Tima won in the Journalism (Radio, TV & Newspaper) category, reaffirming her status as one of Ghana’s most influential female media personalities.

Currently with the Multimedia Group Limited, Tima has earned admiration for her versatility across television, radio, and film. Beyond her on-screen work, she has used her platform to champion women’s empowerment and highlight pressing social issues affecting Ghanaians.

She also leads conversations around G6PD, a life-threatening enzyme deficiency that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated.

Receiving the award, Tima expressed gratitude to God, her family, and her loyal audience for their unwavering support.

She added that the recognition would inspire her to continue raising the bar in her profession while motivating the next generation of media professionals.

The Forty Under 40 Awards, one of Ghana’s most prestigious recognition schemes, celebrates young achievers making exceptional contributions in their fields and driving positive change in society.

For Tima, this milestone not only crowns years of dedication and hard work but also cements her place as a role model in Ghana’s media landscape.

In its latest update, the Service said one patient is currently on admission, while the national death toll remains at one.

Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant, practice proper hygiene, and seek prompt medical care if they experience symptoms such as fever, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, or muscle pain.

Mpox is primarily spread through close contact with an infected person.

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In a Facebook post on Sunday, September 7, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah, a staunch supporter of the former Vice President and 2024 NPP presidential candidate, dismissed such assertions as baseless.

“Talking on the basis that some candidates are loved more by the grassroots than Dr. Bawumia without any data or research to back it, I can also say that I, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, am loved more by the grassroots than those candidates,” he wrote.

“Talk is cheap,” he added.

He ended his post with a playful jab, styling himself “Osee Opoofo, the most popular,” in mockery of the repeated popularity claims.

His remarks come as the NPP’s flagbearer race heats up, with loyalty, popularity, and grassroots appeal becoming key talking points in the buildup to the party’s 2028 general elections.

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Ishiba, 68, instructed his Liberal Democratic Party – which has governed Japan for almost all of the post-war era – to hold an emergency leadership race, he told a press conference, adding he would continue his duties until his successor was elected.

Since coming to power less than a year ago, Ishiba has overseen his ruling coalition lose its majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger over rising living costs.

Until Sunday, he had refused calls to step down following the latest of those losses in July’s upper house vote. He had focused instead on ironing out details of a trade deal with the United States on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have roiled Japan’s critical automotive industry and cast a shadow over weak growth.

“With Japan having signed the trade agreement and the president having signed the executive order, we have passed a key hurdle,” Ishiba said, his voice seeming to catch with emotion. “I would like to pass the baton to the next generation.”

Concern over political uncertainty led to a sell-off in Japan’s yen currency and its government bonds last week, with the yield on the 30-year bond hitting a record high on Wednesday.

Speculation over Ishiba’s fate was stoked by the LDP’s decision to schedule a vote for Monday on whether to hold an extraordinary leadership election.

KOIZUMI, TAKAICHI AMONG POSSIBLE SUCCESSORS

While a fresh leadership race could add pain for an economy hit by U.S. tariffs, markets are focusing more on the chance of Ishiba being replaced by an advocate of looser fiscal and monetary policy, such as LDP veteran Sanae Takaichi, who has criticised the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hikes.

Ishiba narrowly defeated Takaichi in last year’s LDP leadership run-off. Shinjiro Koizumi, the telegenic political scion who has gained prominence as Ishiba’s farm minister tasked with trying to cap soaring prices, is another possible successor.

“Given the political pressure mounting on Ishiba after the LDP’s repeated election losses, his resignation was inevitable,” said Kazutaka Maeda, economist at Meiji Yasuda Research Institute.

“As for potential successors, Koizumi and Takaichi are seen as the most likely candidates. While Koizumi is not expected to bring major changes, Takaichi’s stance on expansionary fiscal policy and her cautious approach to interest rate hikes could draw scrutiny from financial markets,” Maeda said.

Since the party does not have a majority in either house, it is not guaranteed that the next LDP president will become prime minister.

Whoever becomes the next leader may choose to call a snap election to seek a mandate, analysts said. While Japan’s opposition remains fractured, the far-right, anti-immigration Sanseito party made big gains in July’s upper house election, bringing once-fringe ideas into the political mainstream.

Nearly 55% of respondents to a poll by Kyodo news agency published on Sunday said there was no need to hold an early election.

Ishiba’s last act as premier will have been to finalise the trade deal with the United States last week, under which Japan pledged $550 billion of investments in return for lower tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was found with his throat slit in what residents fear is becoming a disturbing pattern of targeted killings. The discovery has intensified anxiety in a community still reeling from a similar incident earlier this year.

The latest murder mirrors the brutal killing of Immigration Officer Stephen Amoah, who was slain under nearly identical circumstances in the same area.

Residents say the repeated acts of violence have left them living in constant fear while raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of security measures in the neighbourhood.

So far, no arrests have been made, but the Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into the case.

With its rapid urbanisation and high population density, Kwabenya presents unique challenges for law enforcement, as criminal activities often go undetected in its maze of unlit streets and densely packed settlements.

The recent murders have sparked renewed public calls for urgent police intervention to restore calm and bring an end to what locals describe as a reign of terror in their community.

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His comments follow President John Dramani Mahama’s September 1, 2025, decision to remove Justice Torkornoo from office on the recommendation of a constitutional committee.

The Article 146 Committee found her guilty of financial misconduct after she billed the Judicial Service for personal trips in 2023, including a visit to Tanzania with her husband and to the United States with her daughter.

The report noted that per diem allowances were unlawfully extended to her family members, describing the act as a “reckless dissipation of public funds” and “unjustifiable in law or policy.”

Speaking on Channel One TV on Saturday, September 6, Mr. Cudjoe criticised the impropriety, branding it an “unwarranted imprest.” He dismissed arguments that finance officers should have offered better guidance.

“She was the head of the judiciary; she knows the law. The excuse that she didn’t know and needed guidance is neither here nor there. In other countries, she would have been in jail by now,” he stated.

Mr. Cudjoe further urged Ghanaians not to politicise the matter, stressing that accountability must remain at the heart of public service.

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On Friday night militants struck the village of Darul Jamal, home to a military base on the Nigeria-Cameroon border, killing at least five soldiers.

The Nigerian Air Force said it killed 30 militants in strikes after receiving reports of the raid on the village, where residents had recently returned following years of displacement.

The attack comes amid a resurgence in jihadist activity in Nigeria’s north-east, with Boko Haram fights and rivals, the West African branch of the Islamic State group, stepping up attacks.

More than 20 houses and 10 buses were destroyed in Darul Jamal, while at least 13 drivers and labourers, who had been working on reconstruction efforts in the town were killed, Reuters reported.

Visiting the village on Saturday, Borno Governor Babagana Zulum said: “It’s very sad, this community was resettled some months ago and they went about their normal business,” he told AFP news agency.

“The numerical strength of the Nigerian army is not enough to contain the situation,” he said, adding that a newly established force called the Forest Guards was set to bolster security personnel in the embattled region.

Nigerian Air Force spokesperson Ehimen Ejodame said surveillance revealed militants “fleeing northwards from the town towards nearby bushes,” on Friday night.

“In a series of three precise and successive strikes, the fleeing terrorists were decisively engaged, resulting in the neutralisation of over 30 insurgents,” he said.

The military has intensified operations in north-eastern Nigeria this year, following persistent targeted attacks on its formations and installations.

In April, Governor Zulum warned that Boko Haram was making a comeback after its fighters staged a series of attacks and seized control of some parts of the state.

Borno has been at the centre of a 15-year insurgency by the militant group, which has forced more than two million people to flee their homes and killed more than 40,000.

At the height of its powers in 2015, Boko Haram controlled huge areas in Borno state before being beaten back.

The fight against the militants became even more challenging after neighbouring Niger withdrew its troops from a regional force set up to tackle the jihadist group.

Boko Haram gained international notoriety in April 2014 when it kidnapped more than 270 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok, also in Borno state.

Source: BBC

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The grand procession through the historic streets, followed by the durbar of chiefs and people, stood out as the highlight of this year’s celebrations, drawing locals, dignitaries, and visitors from across Ghana and beyond.

The Oguaa Traditional Area proudly showcased its heritage in a dazzling display of kente, smocks, beads, and regal headgear.

The atmosphere was charged with the sound of energetic drumming, pulsating rhythms, and graceful dancing, while performers and masqueraders infused artistry and spirituality into the festival’s vibrant spirit.

Beyond its splendour, the celebration reaffirmed a deep sense of communal pride and identity.

A particularly significant moment was the presence of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, and Olori Atuwatse III, whose attendance underscored the strong cultural and historical ties between Ghana and Nigeria. Their participation lent the event international prestige, symbolizing shared traditions and reinforcing the importance of cultural diplomacy across West Africa.

This year’s festival was held under the theme “Innovate to Elevate,” a message that resonated strongly throughout the durbar grounds.

In his keynote address, the Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, urged the people of Cape Coast and Ghanaians at large to harness innovation and embrace technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to create sustainable opportunities that would uplift communities and serve as a model for development across the nation.

His remarks highlighted the importance of blending cultural heritage with modern progress to build a resilient and prosperous society.

The durbar was graced by several distinguished personalities. Representing the Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, was Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Policy Adviser for Political Affairs at the Office of the Vice President, who delivered a goodwill message on her behalf.

Other dignitaries in attendance included the Central Regional Minister, Hon. Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere; Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South, Hon. George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan; Member of Parliament for Cape Coast North, Hon. Kwamena Minta Nyarku; the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Mr. Anthony Sarpong, as well as traditional leaders and invited guests.

Check out these exclusive photos by Adomonline.com’s Joseph Odotei

Ghana were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Chad in N’Djamena on Thursday, September 4, during their Matchday 7 fixture in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Jordan Ayew opened the scoring in the 17th minute, but Celestine Ecau struck late to rescue a point for the hosts.

Ahead of the showdown with Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 8, Adams visited the Black Stars’ camp in Accra to encourage the team.

The Buem MP said both players and technical staff had assured him of their resolve to bounce back.

“The team acknowledged what went wrong and assured me they are focused on putting things right,” he said.  “The head coach was clear they’ve taken lessons from the game and are determined to give everything on Monday,” he added.

The clash against Mali kicks off at 19:00 GMT.

Ghana currently lead Group I with 16 points after seven matches as the race to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico heats up.

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Ghana will face the Eagles on Monday, September 8, at the Accra Sports Stadium in a must-win Matchday 8 encounter.

Ahead of the game, the Minister visited the national team’s camp on Saturday to inspire the players.

Addressing the squad, Mr. Adams reminded them of their individual quality, international experience, and the expectations of millions of Ghanaians, while urging them to rise to the occasion.

“I know what you’re capable of. There’s no better team than you. You have the talent, the passion, and the opportunity to turn this around,” Hon. Adams told the squad.

In response, the team and technical staff assured the Minister of their determination to deliver a strong performance on Monday.

The Black Stars, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Chad in N’Djamena last Thursday, are under pressure to secure maximum points to consolidate their qualification hopes.

Ghana currently top Group I with 16 points from seven matches as the race to the 2026 Mundial in the USA, Canada, and Mexico intensifies.

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The convicts Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze were apprehended by officers from the Suame Divisional Police Command on June 20, 2025, during targeted operations against car theft syndicates.

On July 22, 2025, they appeared before the Atasemanso Circuit Court, where Russell Ekenze pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL).

His accomplices, Friday and Agwazie, pleaded not guilty, resulting in a full trial.

However, Circuit Court 3, on July 23, found them guilty on two counts each, sentencing them to 8 years each (concurrent).

On the same day, Circuit Court 1 also handed down an additional 20-year concurrent sentence to all three convicts for related offences.

In a further ruling on July 24, Circuit Court 2 convicted Ekenze again, adding another 10-year concurrent sentence.

The three are currently serving their terms at the Kumasi Central Prison.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command, through the Suame Divisional Police, described the convictions as a major step in dismantling organized and cross-border criminal networks.

The Command further encouraged residents to continue sharing intelligence and reporting suspicious activities to aid crime prevention.

Source: Adomonline

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Dr. Amoakohene disclosed this during a working visit to the Bekwai Municipality on Friday, September 5, 2025, where traces of illegal mining were also observed along the road leading to Kokotro.

He said a police unit, supported by the regional task force against illegal mining, had been deployed to confront the situation.

This development comes barely a month after a joint operation involving the Ghana Police Service and the Forestry Commission led to the seizure of excavators from the same forest reserve.

Speaking to the press, the minister called on the public to take a proactive role in combating the menace by quickly reporting suspicious activities to the National Illegal Mining Secretariat.

“We received the same information and immediately dispatched the police task force on illegal mining to respond. Usually, when such reports surface in the media first, it becomes difficult to catch the perpetrators because by the time our teams arrive, they are gone. That is why we encourage citizens to call the secretariat directly so we can act swiftly and make arrests,” he explained.

Dr. Amoakohene further emphasized government’s determination to eliminate illegal mining in the Ashanti Region and across Ghana, describing it as a “destructive canker” that must be uprooted.

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Addressing graduates during the institute’s recent ceremony, Nana Dankawoso underscored the transformative power of technology in shaping innovation, driving development, and addressing pressing societal challenges.

He stressed, however, that some communities remain disadvantaged due to limited access to education, employment, and digital resources.

The traditional leader commended the Jackson Institute for extending its training programmes to Ghana’s national security agencies, noting that this equips personnel with the knowledge needed to respond effectively to evolving threats.

He urged the graduates to put their newly acquired skills to practical use, adapt to technological changes, and become active contributors to national security and international peace efforts.

Source: Prince Owusu Asiedu

The programme was officially launched on Saturday, September 6, at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Madina.

The president announced that the exercise will be observed nationwide on the first Saturday of every month as part of the “Clean Up Ghana” agenda.

Describing the initiative as a national duty, President Mahama said it goes beyond politics, ethnicity, or religion.

“The National Sanitation Day is a call to action—an opportunity for every Ghanaian to unite in keeping our surroundings clean,” he said.

He explained that the exercise is aimed at building a culture of routine cleaning, reducing disease outbreaks through better hygiene, improving the appearance of towns and cities, and promoting tourism.

The president also emphasized that collaboration is key, stressing the need for government institutions, traditional leaders, faith-based groups, schools, businesses, and the public to play their part.

“We are not just cleaning our environment; we are safeguarding the health of our people, protecting the environment, and leaving behind a legacy for future generations,” he added.

Source: Adomonline

This was at the relaunch of the National Sanitation Day held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Madina.

Mr. Ibrahim said the initiative will now be observed on the first Saturday of every month across all 16 regions and 261 districts.

He stressed that the programme is aimed at restoring discipline in public spaces, empowering local assemblies with sanitation as a key performance indicator, and mobilising citizens for collective action.

To ensure accountability, the Ministry announced measures including a dedicated sanitation hotline for reporting nuisances, a central dashboard to track district performance, and mandatory monthly reports from assemblies.

The Minister urged traditional leaders, religious groups, the youth, and the media to support the campaign.

“Let us embrace this initiative and together, we can build a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous Ghana,” he said.

Source: Adomonline

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa has appealed for calm in the disagreement between the Communication Ministry and pay-TV operator Multichoice.

Benjamin Quarshie is advising that the matter be resolved through behind-the-scenes diplomacy rather than public exchanges.

The standoff began after Communication Minister Sam George threatened to shut down the South African-owned company’s operations in Ghana if it did not cut subscription charges within 14 days.

While the company initially appeared open to reviewing prices, it later clarified that it had not agreed to the ministry’s deadline – a statement that has since intensified tensions.

Speaking to JoyNews’ Blessed Sogah, Mr. Quarshie revealed that South African authorities have privately expressed concern about the seemingly dispute being fought in the public domain.

“It is true, they’ve complained that we are doing this in the public domain. They want it done in the boardroom. The Foreign Affairs Minister has engaged them, and I can assure Ghanaians that diplomacy will resolve this matter,” he said.

The High Commissioner added that while Ghana’s demands for fairer pricing were legitimate, the process of negotiation must protect both consumers and investor relations.

The Communications Minister has argued that Ghanaians pay significantly higher fees for MultiChoice services compared to subscribers in other African countries, insisting that the regulator is only enforcing fairness.

Multichoice, however, cites high operating costs and compliance obligations as reasons for its pricing structure.

The High Commissioner to South Africa stressed that the Communication Ministry’s challenge is to balance these competing interests.

“The interest of the Ghanaian people comes first, but we must also protect the business interest of investors who contribute to our economy,” he explained.

South Africa is one of Ghana’s key trading partners, and the High Commissioner warned that public confrontations could sour relations or create the perception of hostility, especially under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

“South Africa is a big economy, one we need to learn from. We should not make it appear as though we are fighting. That does not bode well for intra-African trade,” he cautioned.

The High Commissioner reassured Ghanaians, including those in the diaspora, that the issue would be resolved without escalating into a trade war.

“There is no trade war. We will sit at the table, negotiate, and ensure that nobody loses. The Foreign Affairs Minister is leading the process, and I am confident we will arrive at an amicable solution,” he emphasised.

Source: Myjoyonline

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Speaking on JoyPrime’s 7th Edition of Showbiz Roundtable on Saturday, September 6, the Chief Revenue Officer and Head of the GRA IT Training Centre, Isaac Kobina Amoako, outlined the methods used by the Authority to identify income earners and track untaxed earnings.

“The same way we track all income earners is what we use. It may be through an informant who alerts us, or via a third party,” he explained.

“If we receive information that you are earning income, we may go straight to your bank account and monitor how money is flowing in.”

The official made it clear that bank account activity is a primary tool for uncovering hidden income, particularly for individuals who attempt to bypass the formal tax system. However, he noted that even those who do not operate bank accounts are not exempt from scrutiny.

“If you don’t have a bank account, there could still be something else. You might have a friend holding your money,” he said.

He explained that individuals who earn income but choose not to keep it in a formal bank account are not beyond the reach of the Authority.

“If the information indicates that you earn income but don’t keep it in a bank, and it’s with somebody else, the GRA can go to that person and collect.”

Source: Emmanuel Tetteh

Top seed Sabalenka successfully defended her title to take her Grand Slam tally to four.

The battle between two of tennis’ hardest-hitting, biggest-serving women boiled down to unforced errors as Sabalenka kept them to 15 compared to 29 from the racket of her opponent.

Playing in only her second major final, New Jersey-born Anisimova had the partisan fans at the famed Arthur Ashe Stadium on her side but could never hang onto the momentum.

Sabalenka had ice in her veins with just four unforced errors in the first set, converting all three break points she set up as she drowned out the noise from the home crowd.

Sabalenka was up a break in the second set but could not close it out as she gave Anisimova a break point chance with a fluffed smash in the 10th game and the American converted.

But the tiger-tattooed Belarusian dug in her claws in the tiebreak, wrapping up the match with an unreturnable serve as Anisimova was left in tears yet again after the heartbreak of her 6-0 6-0 drubbing in the Wimbledon final two months ago.

Environmental sanitation is fundamental to public health, the health of the citizenry, education, and tourism and is one of the key drivers of sustainable socio-economic development of every country. Yet, despite our progress in environmental sanitation service delivery, challenges persist.

Unsanitary conditions contribute to the spread of diseases, environmental degradation and hinder our progress as people.

It is, therefore, incumbent upon us to prioritize and address these issues with untiring resolve with a coordinated, sustained and collective effort to confront these challenges head-on to keep our cities and towns clean.

It is in recognition of this need that my government, through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, is re-introducing the National Sanitation Day as part of the “Clean Up Ghana” agenda. This initiative aims to foster a culture of environmental responsibility, improve public health and enhance the aesthetic beauty of our cities and communities.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is with great pleasure and a deep sense of responsibility that I join you to officially launch the re-introduction of the National Sanitation Day.

The National Sanitation Day is a call to action; an opportunity for each of us, regardless of our political affiliation, social standing, ethnicity, or religious beliefs, to unite in keeping our surroundings clean.

The day signifies the importance of community ownership and collective responsibility in maintaining a healthy environment. This initiative will be driven by partnerships across government institutions, traditional authorities, religious bodies, community organizations, businesses, educational institutions, and the public.

Mr. Chairperson, the success of the previous National Sanitation Day which took place between 2014 and 2016 demonstrated the immense potential of citizen-led efforts, as communities actively desilted gutters, cleared waste, and engaged in proper environmental sanitation practices.

The re-introduced National Sanitation Day will be observed nationwide on the first Saturday of every month. I urge all Ghanaians to come out in their numbers to help clean our surroundings, desilt the gutters and weed unkempt public spaces. Let us make this a nationwide habit that reflects our identity as environmentally conscious people.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is our expectation that the National Sanitation Day will help us achieve the following objectives:

• Promote awareness, create a sense of ownership, participation and shared responsibility among citizens, encouraging community-led efforts.
• Establish and sustain a culture of routine cleaning and maintenance of our surroundings.
• Enhance the aesthetic beauty and pleasant environment in our cities and towns, promoting national pride, identity and responsible behaviour.
• Improve environmental sanitation, and related hygiene practices to reduce disease outbreaks by breaking the cycle of disease transmission through effective waste management.
• Supporting economic development through tourism as a clean country can boost tourism and attract the needed investors.

I am fully convinced that the National Sanitation Day will in no small way contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those that prioritize health and wellbeing, sustainable cities, clean water and sanitation, climate action, and ocean and land conservation. We need to be committed to building a cleaner, safer, and more resilient Ghana for present and future generations.

Mr. Chairperson, the “Resetting Ghana” agenda, is committed to ensuring that every Ghanaian has access to improved sanitation facilities, for which we are investing in modern waste management systems and sanitation facilities across the length and breadth of the country.

The sanitation sector provides a viable avenue for employment and economic empowerment. I encourage our teeming young Ghanaians to take an active interest in developing entrepreneurship innovations around the current challenges of waste management facing our country.

It is my hope that through creation of enabling environment, our youth will take advantage to transform waste management sector into viable economic venture, to invariably create employment and sustain the environment.

Ladies and Gentlemen, as government we are committed to protecting the environment, through initiatives like Blue Water River Guards and the Tree for Life Restoration. Under Blue Water programme, 2,000 youth are expected to be trained to combat illegal mining and protect Ghana’s river bodies, with an initial phase engaging 400 participants. The Tree for Life Restoration initiative promotes afforestation and environmental sustainability by restoring degraded forests and fighting climate change. It engages youth in reforestation efforts, planting economically valuable species like cocoa, palm, timber and rubber, thereby creating sustainable employment and supporting ecological balance.

I want to assure Ghanaians that my government will implement a new performance assessment framework for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives. This framework will incorporate stringent environmental sanitation indicators to ensure that the Chief Executives prioritise and invest in environmental sanitation services within their areas of jurisdiction as pledged in our manifesto.

Distinguished Invited Guests, I wish to emphasize the critical role of stakeholders in making the National Sanitation Day a success, by actively participating. We are not just cleaning our environment; we are securing the health of our people, protecting our environment and leaving a legacy for the generations to come.

To our cherished media friends, your power to inform, educate and influence public behaviour cannot be overstated. We therefore entreat you to use your various platforms to raise awareness, sensitize the public and promote responsible environmental practices. Your collaboration is key to ensuring that every Ghanaian understands the significance of this day for their active participation.

Our Revered Traditional and Religious Leaders, as custodians and embodiments of our culture and religious beliefs, I appeal to you to use your influence to encourage your followers to embrace and support this laudable initiative. Your voice can inspire change, foster a sense of ownership, and strengthen community bonds for a cleaner and healthier Ghana.

As part of our comprehensive agenda to improve the quality of life of our citizens. I am committed to strengthening the relevant institutions to deliver effective and efficient environmental sanitation services at the local government level.

Subsequently, as promised under my party’s manifesto, we will upgrade the Environmental Health and Sanitation Units at the Regional, Metropolitan, Municipal, District levels to fully fledged departments. These departments will receive all the necessary resources to deliver sustainable environmental sanitation services throughout our regions and districts.

To ensure the long-term sustainability of the National Sanitation Day, the “Cleanest City Award”, an incentive-based approach that recognizes districts, municipalities, and metropolitan assemblies for their dedication to maintaining a clean environment will be instituted to foster healthy competition and reinforce the culture of environmental cleanliness in the country.

My Fellow Citizens, the success of the National Sanitation Day rests on the collective efforts of all of us. Let us rekindle the spirit of communal labour, take responsibility for our environment, and ensure that our surroundings reflect the pride we hold so dearly.

I entreat all Ghanaians to take ownership of this initiative. Let us make the National Sanitation Day a true celebration of our commitment to a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Ghana. Together, we can build a nation that future generations will be proud of; a nation where cleanliness and environmental responsibility will be part of our everyday life.

On this note, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to declare National Sanitation Day duly launched.

Thank you, and may God bless our homeland, Ghana.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, the former diplomat revealed that neither he nor his legal team were informed that the petitioners had filed their submissions leaving them blindsided and unable to respond.

“We didn’t even know the petitioners had filed submissions,” he said. “Where is the fairness? They didn’t even wait for us to file whatever. They did not say that if we don’t file it by a certain date, they would take it that we are no longer interested in filing. But they just went ahead.”

According to Mr Otoo, the petitioners seemingly proceeded on the basis of a one-sided record, submitting their materials without giving the Chief Justice’s legal team the opportunity to be heard or respond. This, he warned.

“Apparently, having prepared whatever they wanted to prepare, they went and submitted it based upon one-sided submission,” he added.

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He obtained 840 votes, defeating 11 other aspirants in the election held on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Out of the 1,511 ballots cast, only one was rejected.

His closest rival, Abdul Hanan Gundadoo, a former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tamale, secured 526 votes.

The outcome of the contest gives Prof. Alidu the NDC’s parliamentary ticket, positioning him as the replacement for the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in the August 6 helicopter crash along with seven others.

Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has withdrawn from the by-election to be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, stating no candidate will be field.

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The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, on Thursday said the government remained determined to remove barriers of discrimination with the allocation, a demonstration of its stance to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Mr. Gunu, in a remark at a stakeholder engagement workshop organised by the Women with Disability Development and Advocacy Organisation (WODAO) in Ho, said disability is not inability, and the phenomenon was no respecter of persons.

He said issues affecting persons with disability were critical and ensured that systems were developed to take good care of persons with disability.

The workshop, on the theme, “Fostering Strategic Alliances to Promote the Rights of Women with Disabilities in Development,” was organised in partnership with Sightsavers International, ABAK Foundation and funded by the European Commission.

He said the Assemblies were expected to ensure inclusive development for persons with disabilities to enable them to assume the centre-stage at the local level.

He said President Mahama has declared that first-year students in universities would not pay academic user fees, and persons with disability would go through tertiary education free of charge.

Mr. Gunu said the policy acknowledged the fact that Ghana was made up of persons with disability and by the statistics, they formed about ten per cent of Ghana’s population.

He said issues affecting persons with disability were critical and ensured that systems were developed to take good care of persons with disability.

The Minister commended WODAO for its leadership in promoting the rights and welfare of women with disabilities and pledged government’s full commitment to advancing inclusivity in the region.

Madam Veronica Denyo Kofiedu, Executive Director of WODAO, the organisation was a not-for-profit entity, and it believed that the government’s action of direct payment to the DACF would facilitates the three per cent allocation to persons with disability at the MMDAs.

She said WODAO has been actively strengthening its internal systems, building the leadership capacity of women with disabilities, and expanding advocacy for inclusive policies.

She stressed the need for strengthened collaboration, saying, “Over the past year, we have seen the difference that strategic collaboration can make.

“From enhancing digital accessibility and mainstreaming gender in programming, to engaging in disability-inclusive climate action and strengthening community mobilization, one thing has become clear: we achieve more when we work together.”

“Together, we can create a future where women with disabilities enjoy equal rights, equal opportunities, and full participation in every sphere of life.”

Mr. Augustus Awity, former Regional Chief Director at the VRCC reminded the gathering that voices of Persons with Disability mattered and their stories were worth telling.

He called on society to work together to breakdown that frown on women with disability and ensure equal access to opportunities, resources and decision-making processes.

“We can leverage our collective strengths of key actors to drive meaningful change,” he said.

Mr. David Agyeman, Country Director of Sightsavers, said the international entity organization headquartered in the UK, and operates in over 30 countries with a core mandate to prevent avoidable blindness and promote the rights of persons with disabilities within the health sector.

He said it also focuses on training on the training of doctors and nurses, and ventures into neglected tropical diseases like lymphatic filariasis and river blindness, and played a key role in supporting the Ghanaian government to eliminate trachoma in 2020, and is currently facilitating the distribution of medication to over five million people at risk of endemic diseases.

He said Beyond health, Sightsavers champions social inclusion, advocacy, economic empowerment, political participation for persons with disabilities, and capacity building for relevant organizations.

Sightsavers recognized WODAO as a unique and promising organization of women with disabilities in Ghana, formed to advance the cause of persons with disabilities, would grow to become a national and international brand.

He highlighted that true ‘strength is not found in standing alone, it is found in standing together,’ encouraging all organizations to collaborate to achieve greater visibility, credibility, and impact using advocacy as a trump card.

Mr. George Edem Kofiedu, Project Officer of the WODAO, said mankind could create a society, where women with disabilities would thrive with the Government adopting inclusive budgets, enforce accessibility, Civic Society groups CSOs mainstreaming disability in all programmes.

Also, media partners should amplify the voices of women with disabilities to succeed.

He called on participants to build coalitions that represent diversity, represent unrepresented voices, share evidence of barriers and successes, and avoid isolation.

There were fraternal messages from CSOs including, Ghana Federation of Persons with Disabilities, African Disability Institute, Voice of Women and Children with Disabilities, Social Welfare, among others.

Source: GNA

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According to Dr. Agyemang, the persistence of exam leakages and misconduct is proof that the current model of assessment is outdated and no longer serves the needs of students or the education sector.

“It is worrying that after spending about nine years in school, pupils are assessed within just three hours. Don’t you think we should rethink our assessment criteria?” he asked. “Unless we change the framework of assessment and how questions are presented, malpractice will continue.”

His comments come after renewed calls for the installation of CCTV cameras and other surveillance systems at examination centers nationwide.

While admitting that such measures could aid monitoring, he insisted they would not address the root causes of the problem.

“Look at the number of exam centers across the country. Even if we install CCTVs, they won’t stop malpractice. At best, they will only record it. After all, if the question-setting system remains predictable, the temptation and opportunity for malpractice will always exist,” he argued.

He suggested that preventive measures should be built into the structure of the examinations themselves.

One approach, he noted, could involve presenting candidates with varied sets of questions based on the same themes, reducing the possibility of collusion.

According to him, the assessment system has remained unchanged for decades despite the transformation in society and the workplace.

He stressed that the current system places too much emphasis on memorization rather than critical thinking, problem-solving, and the practical application of knowledge.

“Society is changing. The workplace is changing. If our schools only teach students to pass a paper in three hours, we are failing them. Assessment must measure holistic learning and not just recall,” he stated.

Dr. Agyemang called on the Ministry of Education, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and stakeholders to explore reforms that reflect modern educational priorities. These could include continuous assessment, project-based evaluations, and skills testing.

He also assured that Parliament, through the Education Select Committee, is ready to back proposals aimed at restoring integrity in Ghana’s examination system. Budgetary allocations, he said, should prioritize meaningful systemic reforms rather than surveillance-focused interventions.

“Parliament is listening, and we will play our role. But the truth is this: if we don’t rethink assessment policy, we’ll keep discussing malpractice every single year,” he cautioned.

Examination malpractice has been a persistent issue in Ghana’s education sector, with incidents of leakages, impersonation, and collusion between candidates and invigilators regularly reported. These scandals weaken public trust in the system and undermine the credibility of certificates awarded to students.

For years, educationists have debated possible solutions, ranging from stricter invigilation and technological surveillance to broader reforms in how students are tested.

Dr. Agyemang’s comments add to growing calls for a shift away from high-stakes, one-off exams towards more comprehensive and diversified assessments.

Source: Adomonline

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The state spent about GHC52.9 million on these unused facilities. They include school buildings meant to reduce classroom congestion, health facilities meant to provide lifesaving care, market sheds meant to boost local commerce, police stations/posts meant to provide security, and sanitation projects that could curb disease outbreaks.

These projects were executed in 23 districts across 13 regions, according to the Auditor-General’s 2024 report. The Ashanti Region leads with 12 projects yet to be put to use, followed closely by the Upper East Region with 11 projects.

Below is a table of regional breakdown of the projects.

The report assigned varying reasons for the failure of authorities to make use of the facilities.

For instance, in the Bono Region, a District Police Headquarters was built at Banda Ahenkro in 2021 but the Ghana Police Service refused to occupy the facility as the service demanded the facility be furnished. The Police Service also requested several additions and changes to the structure.

In the Awutu Senya District of the Central Region, completed market sheds at Bentum and Senya Bereku remain unused since 2023, because the projects were cited far away from the main community.

In other areas, the completed infrastructure projects are not being used for reasons such as the absence of electricity and water supply to the facilities.

Disputes over the ownership of lands on which the projects are sited have also stopped the beneficiaries from putting them to use, according to the Auditor-General’s report.

In some instances, however, the Auditor-General says, no cogent reason was provided by the authorities for their refusal or failure to make use of the facilities.

One significant project lying idle is a two-storey structure with 40 lockable stores at Jisonayili in the Sagnarigu District of the Northern Region.

Completed in October 2023, it cost the state GHC9,544,020.66. The Auditor-General’s report indicates that no reason was given by the management of the assembly for why the facility remains unused.

Still in Jisonayili, another costly project sitting idle is a two-storey complex comprising 72 lockable stores, a police post, a crèche, an abattoir, and market stalls.

Completed in October 2023, the state paid GHC8,631,803.83, and yet there seems to be no attempt to make use of it.

At the mechanics’ enclave in the Upper East Region, a retaining wall and filling works were completed in June 2021, costing the taxpayer GHC2,297,863.64. Yet, they remain unused, with no reason given.

The mechanic enclave is located in a waterlogged area around the Bulk Oil Storage Transportation (BOST) depot in the Bolgatanga Municipality. And in order to protect the site from getting flooded, the retaining wall was constructed, and filling works were done.

Another project in the Upper East Region, comprising two mechanic sheds, a police station, and a public washroom, has remained unused since June 2021, with no explanation, according to the Auditor-General’s report. It cost the taxpayer GHC1,999,706.94.

The total cost of these four projects in the Upper East Region alone stands at GHC22.5 million, representing 42.5% of the GHC52.9 million for the larger pool of 62 completed projects lying idle across the country.

There are other projects, which cost less than one million cedis each and are also yet to be put to use. For instance, in the Eastern Region, an office for the National Health Insurance Scheme was constructed in Atiwa.

Out of the contract sum of GHC299,297.00, the contractor was paid GHC149,980.50, leaving a balance of GHC149,316.50. The building is yet to be put to use because it has no electricity connection.

Similarly, in the Ketu South District of the Volta Region, a police station was constructed at Gakli in 2024 at a contract sum of GHC480,954.48. Though the contractor received GHC319,287.60 as payment. The facility is yet to be put to use because it has not been connected to electricity.

In the Nkoranza South Municipality of Bono East Region, a health centre and nurses’ quarters were built at Akumsa Domase. The contractor was paid GHC485,963.78, but they remain unused because they have not been furnished.

In the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District of the Central Region, a 3-bedroom bungalow was built at Ajumako in 2021 at a cost of GHC350,000 for the Judicial Service. It is yet to be put to use because, according to the Auditor-General’s report, it has no fence wall.

Other facilities lying idle across the country include an abattoir in the Nanton District of the Northern Region, a CHPS Compound at Mankrong in the Central Region, a four-unit single-room self-contained teachers’ quarters, including a kitchen at Tetrem in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region, and a CHPS compound and nurses’ accommodation with furniture at Kumbosgo in the Bolgatanga East District of the Upper East Region.

Auditor-General’s recommendations

In all instances, the Auditor-General faulted management of the district assemblies for the idleness of the completed projects.

“The delay in putting the completed projects to use has deprived the beneficiary communities of the intended services and benefits, thereby undermining the purpose for which the projects were undertaken,” the report says.

“We recommended that the management of the Assemblies expedite action to operationalize the completed projects so that they can serve their intended purpose and deliver value to the communities.”

Source: Thefourthestategh.com

The incident occurred at “Wonkayaw,” a community in Dambai Township of the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region.

Madam Cecilia Fordjour, the 46-year-old wife, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that she had her ear bitten off by her husband during a violent altercation.

According to Madam Fordjour, the incident happened after she had prepared food for the family and was with the children when her husband returned from a funeral in the area.

She alleged that without any provocation, her husband demanded she leave the house immediately, just as she was arranging to serve him food.

According to her, the situation escalated, and her husband allegedly attacked her, biting off her ear, among other assaults.

Madam Fordjour recounted that when they arrived at a private health facility (KOPAH Clinic) with the severed ear, medical officials informed them that reattachment was unlikely due to the prolonged delay in the house, and the ear could no longer be saved.

The incident has been reported to the Krachi East Police Command, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the truth.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Al-hassan Abdu-Rzak, Divisional Crime Officer of Dambai Command, confirmed the incident to the GNA.

ASP Abdul-Razak said the woman initially lodged a complaint at the station, and her husband also followed suit, alleging he was beaten, and medical forms were issued to both individuals.

He said investigations into the matter would commence once both parties have been discharged from the hospital.

According to ASP Abdul-Razak, the Police would then review the medical reports and gather further evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Source: GNA

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The Vice Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee and a member of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament raised this concern on JoyNews’ Newsfile.

He insisted that public officers, including judges, must be held to clear and predetermined standards, not ad hoc interpretations.

“Standards are predetermined; they are not ad hoc. So, if we are going to hold our Chief Justice and justices of the Superior Court to standards, they should be set standards which are predefined. What is stated misbehaviour? It’s still not known,” he argued.

His remarks come against the backdrop of President John Mahama removing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office with immediate effect, following recommendations from a constitutional committee set up under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.

The decision came barely hours after the President received the committee’s report on a petition filed by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Ofori — one of three petitions submitted against the Chief Justice. After reviewing testimonies and evidence, the five-member panel concluded that grounds of “stated misbehaviour” under Article 146(1) had been established and recommended her removal.

He also challenged claims of financial misconduct, stressing that the Chief Justice is not a spending officer and follows laid-down procedures to access funds.

“How do you say this is embezzlement? The Chief Justice has to apply for funds, and her applications go through established procedures. When audit queries were raised, her explanations were accepted by the auditors. By no stretch of the imagination can this be called embezzlement,” he said.

Mr. Awuah cited constitutional provisions, arguing that the propriety of public expenditure is the sole mandate of the Auditor-General. Since the Auditor-General had not found wrongdoing, he questioned the basis for concluding that the Chief Justice had engaged in misconduct.

“Where is the wrongdoing? How does she commit an error by applying and going through the procedure to obtain expenses? I think that decision is so embarrassing, to say the least. Yes, let’s hold our judges and Chief Justice to a higher standard, but the standard ought to be defined,” he stressed.

Source: Myjoyonline

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The Black Stars will host the Eagles on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium in a Matchday 8 Group I encounter.

Adams’ visit comes on the back of Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Chad in N’Djamena on Thursday, a result that cost the team two valuable points.

The Minister’s presence was aimed at lifting spirits in camp and reaffirming government’s support for the national team ahead of the high-stakes fixture.

Despite the setback, Ghana remains top of Group I with 16 points from seven matches, holding a three-point lead over Madagascar and a four-point cushion above Mali.

The squad has also received a timely boost with the arrival of Joseph Paintsil and Alexander Djiku, while midfielder Kwasi Sibo has earned a late call-up.

The four-time African champions will need nothing short of victory on Monday to strengthen their qualification hopes for the World Cup, which will be staged across the USA, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

Kick-off at the Accra Sports Stadium is scheduled for 19:00 GMT.

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and Vice Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has questioned the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, calling the move procedurally flawed and unfair. what he describes as a “rushed” manner.

President John Mahama, on September 1, 2025, removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office with immediate effect on grounds of stated misbehaviour.

This follows recommendations from a constitutional committee set up under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.

The decision comes barely hours after the President received the report of a committee constituted under Article 146(6) to inquire into a petition filed by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Ofori. That was only one out of the three petitions.

Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews, Baffour Awuah queried the unexplained urgency to process only one of three petitions filed in relation to the Chief Justice, despite there being no constitutional timelines requiring such haste.

“In the absence of timelines, what was the committee in a hurry for? Why the rush?” he asked.

“Particularly because you have two other petitions pending before you. Who was putting pressure on you to achieve what – when you are dealing with a matter as important as the removal of the Chief Justice of the Republic?”

The MP noted that pushing through just one petition with the claim that it would render the others redundant, was not only premature but potentially unconstitutional.

He warned that such conduct could be interpreted as a prejudgement of the outcome of related petitions.

“Why were you in a hurry to present on just one of the petitions, which in your view will then dispose of the matters and make the other petitions redundant?” he challenged.

“Couldn’t you have taken your time to receive the address or submission of the Chief Justice? Doesn’t fairness dictate it?”

Baffour Awuah explained that the proceedings were not a Commission of Inquiry, even if conducted under Constitutional Instrument (CI) 47, which governs civil procedure in Ghana’s courts.

He argued that even under CI 47, courts regularly grant adjournments to ensure fairness and due process.

“Even with CI 47, how many times doesn’t the court adjourn just to take our addresses?” he pointed out.

“Sometimes, even when the court has fixed a date for parties to file their addresses, a party may submit an application that affects the schedule. In such cases, the court hears the application and sets a new date.”

According to him, this flexibility exists to ensure that all parties are adequately heard and must be upheld when dealing with matters as weighty as the potential removal of a sitting Chief Justice.

Source: Emmanuel Tetteh

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The Villarreal man was absent from Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Chad in N’Djamena on Thursday after falling ill.

According to a Ghana Football Association (GFA) statement, Partey has yet to train with the team since their return to Accra on Friday.

The GFA further confirmed that Ibrahim Sulemana suffered a knee injury during the team’s final training session in Chad, while Elisha Owusu will miss the Mali clash due to suspension after picking up an accumulation of yellow cards.

In response to the setbacks, coach Otto Addo has handed a late call-up to Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo.

The 26-year-old, who has featured in all three of his club’s Segunda División matches this season, is expected to boost Ghana’s midfield options.

Meanwhile, Joseph Paintsil and Alexander Djiku, who missed the Chad encounter, have rejoined the squad and are available for selection.

Despite the setback against Chad, Ghana remain top of Group I with 16 points.

With three games left to play, the Black Stars must avoid dropping points if they are to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, September 6, Mr. Otoo emphasised that the conflict is a serious national issue that requires urgent attention.

“What is happening there? I think we need a committee of enquiry to do a very serious matter of national importance. People are dying, and as you rightly pointed out, refugees are being created left and right. Like others have said, it will affect food and production in the area,” he noted.

According to him, there is a need to secure the place to bring peace to the area by deploying the police to the grounds, adding that where the police struggled to contain the situation, the military should be deployed to restore calm.

“Whatever it is that is happening there, what far power do they have? Some single-barrel guns and arrests. So let’s move in and make sure that this thing is calm quickly. And then we set up a committee of inquiry to go into the matter. If they are chieftaincy and land issues, we deal with them once and for all,” he added.

On whether heavy security presence was still necessary given the mass displacement of residents, Mr Ayikoi Otoo maintained that it was vital for restoring confidence.

“Of course, if they are to stabilise the situation, why not? You have to bring calm to the area first. Give the people confidence that they can be protected by our security agencies. Then, even if you ask them to return, they can return, because some of them may have stories to tell if a committee is set up,” he noted.

Source: Myjoyonline

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