MAN Wontumi

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Galamsey Fight: 71 Illegal Miners Arrested, 55 Excavators Seized
24 Mar

Galamsey Fight: 71 Illegal Miners Arrested, 55 Excavators Seized

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The Forestry Commission has in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, arrested 71 illegal miners operating in forest reserves. The Commission has also seized some mining equipment, including 55 excavators, 3 bulldozers, 3 pick-up trucks, 4 pump-action rifles, 11 motorbikes, and other related materials. In a statement signed by the Acting Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Mr. Hugh C. A. Brown, said the illegal miners are currently facing criminal prosecution. The Commission also addressed concerns surrounding nine previously designated “no-go” areas where armed groups had hindered their operations. It refuted media reports that have questioned the…
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Assin South MP fires Mahama for sacking top military officials
19 Mar

Assin South MP fires Mahama for sacking top military officials

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Assin South Member of Parliament and Ranking Member on the Defense and Interior Committee Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has harshly criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s radical restructuring of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), describing the action as “backward, costly, and far-fetched.” He maintained that stability and experience should take precedence over sudden leadership changes that might undermine the institution in Ghana’s defense strategy. In the reorganization, which was announced on Monday, March 17, 2025, the Chief of Defense Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, and the Chief of Air Staff were removed, along with 12…
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IGP Yohunu Should Prioritize the Welfare of the Police – COP Alix Mensah RTD
19 Mar

IGP Yohunu Should Prioritize the Welfare of the Police – COP Alix Mensah RTD

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Retired COP George Alix Mensah has urged COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu, new Inspector-General of Police (IGP),  to prioritize the welfare of police officers. According to COP Mensah, the jubilation among police officers following the change in leadership indicates that they were not happy with the previous administration under Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. COP Mensah criticized Dr. Dampare's leadership style, stating that he prioritized social media attention over the welfare and interests of the police. He also mentioned that there was intimidation and insecurity among Ghanaians and police officers during Dr. Dampare's tenure. As the new IGP, COP Yohunu is expected…
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Majority And Minority Leaders Clash Over Parliamentary Chamber And Hospital
18 Mar

Majority And Minority Leaders Clash Over Parliamentary Chamber And Hospital

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A heated debate has erupted between Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over whether Ghana’s Parliament should prioritise the construction of a new parliamentary chamber and a dedicated hospital for MPs. The issue, which has sparked sharp disagreements within the 9th Parliamentary Service Board, comes as the House considers key welfare and infrastructure matters affecting its members and staff. The proposal for a Parliament-exclusive hospital was met with strong opposition from Mahama Ayariga, who dismissed it as unnecessary. He argued that Parliament already has access to top-tier healthcare facilities, including Ridge Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital,…
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Veep, Naana Jane Under Pressure: Minority Demands Her Presence at Budget Debate
17 Mar

Veep, Naana Jane Under Pressure: Minority Demands Her Presence at Budget Debate

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament has challenged Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman to participate in the debate on the 2025 budget statement and economic policy of government. According to the caucus, as Chairperson of the government’s Economic Management Team (EMT), she should be present in the chamber to articulate the economic policies of the Mahama administration. The Member of Parliament (MP), for Okaikwei Central, Mr. Patrick Yaw Boamah, made the call during discussions on the Business Statement for the week ending Friday, March 21, 2025. He urged the Business Committee to formally extend an invitation to…
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IGP Dampare Thanks Ghanaians for Support and Cooperation
17 Mar

IGP Dampare Thanks Ghanaians for Support and Cooperation

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The immediate past Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians and all stakeholders for their support during his tenure, following the announcement of his replacement. In a statement signed by his Executive Assistant Nana Osei Afrifa on Friday, the former IGP acknowledged the overwhelming outpouring of love and encouragement he had received, particularly in the past 24 hours since Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister of state in charge of Government Communications, announced the appointment of Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the new IGP. Dr. Dampare extended…
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