One feared dead, others injured in accident at Akrokerri Junction

 

One feared dead, others injured in accident at Akrokerri Junction

One person is feared dead with another in critical condition in an accident at Akrokerri Junction on the Obuasi Anwiankwanta highway in the Ashanti Region.

The accident, which left several others injured, occurred on Monday evening.

It involved a tricycle locally known as Aboboyaa and a Sprinter with a registration number AS 4808-22

An eyewitness, Abu Musah speaking to the media said, the victim came to repair their tricycle tyre at his shop and a few minutes after they left, then the accident occurred.

Musah narrated that, they parked the tricycle by the roadside to properly arrange the goods they were transporting.

….MUSAH…..

 

 

Stay away from Adoagyiri lands- Ofori Panin Fie to Akyem Kotoku State

Akyem Abuakwa state has set the record straight on the traditional status of Adoagyiri lands near Nsawam in the Eastern region.

It comes on the heels of recent rising tension between Akyem Abuakwa state and Akyem Kotoku State over claim of ownership of Adoagyiri, and subsequent injunction placed by the Ghana Police Service on a planned celebration of Odwira Festival by Okoanadwo Afutu Dompreh II who claim to be Chief of Adoagyiri and acting on behalf of Kotoku traditional council.

Subsequently, on 23rd February, 2023 three persons – Obrempong Gyamfi Saforo, Obrempong Sintim Poku and Nana Kwasi Tweretwie purported to represent the Kotoku council wrote a letter demanding Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin to stay away from interfering in the chieftaincy matters in Adoagyiri since it is not under his traditional jurisdiction.

Addressing the media in Kyebi, the State Secretary at Ofori Panin Fie, Dan M. Ofori Atta reiterated established historic facts that, “Adoagyiri is the border town and entry into the Akyem Abuakwa Kingdom from Accra which is indicated by the Nsawam bridge across the Densu river as the entrance of the Akyem Abuakwa Kingdom.”

According to him, Adoagyiri has since historical time been part of Akyem Abuakwa and falls directly under the Apapam stool which is an integral part of the Amantuomiensa Group of the Akyem Abuakwa state, records indicate that all substantive Adoagyiri chiefs have been part of the Akyem Abuakwa state council inclusive in the records are evidence of land transactions”

He said, “records indicate that all successive Adoagyiri Chiefs have been part of the Akyem Abuakwa State Council , inclusive in the records are evidence of land transactions.

….DAN OFORI ATTA….

Enact laws that foster tolerance, inclusiveness – Bagbin to legislators

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is urging legislators around the world to promote tolerance and inclusive development when enacting legislation.

According to him, such actions would promote prosperity and peaceful coexistence in societies.

He spoke at the 146th Inter-Parliamentary Union in Manama (Bahrain) under the theme “Promoting peaceful coexistence and inclusive societies: fighting intolerance”.

In his address, Alban Bagbin urged lawmakers around the world to enact laws that foster tolerant and inclusive development.

“As legislators, it behoves on us to create tolerance and inclusiveness through the laws that we make through the oversight responsibility of the executive to ensure that our respective countries are set on the path of peace, security and sustainability. We have to commit to holding governments of our countries to eliminate corruption, waste and greed. This is a smooth way of creating a fair, just and prosperous society.

The majority and minority leaders of Ghana’s Parliament, as well as some Members of Parliament, were among the Ghanaian delegation at the event.

…SPEAKER….

 

 

Blind man allegedly kills wife for seeking divorce

A 71-year-old sight impaired man is in police grips for allegedly butchering his wife at Abepotia near Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

The suspect, George Mudor, allegedly slashed his wife, Madam Grace, who is believed to be in her late sixties, with a machete in her sleep for seeking divorce.

Information gathered at the scene indicates that the crime happened at dawn, but the suspect confessed to one of his daughters in the morning.

An eyewitness who discovered the body told the media that the victim had deep cuts to her neck and face.

The eyewitnesses together with the couple’s children alerted the police who visited the scene to retrieve the body.

Meanwhile, Assembly member, of the area, Hon. Owusu Boateng revealed that the couple had been living peacefully for years, until series of misunderstandings ensued between them.

The victim, who was fed up with taking care of her blind husband, is said to have threatened divorce as a result.

Also, co-tenants believe it is a premeditated murder as the suspect had allegedly made such threats though they were taken lightly due to his condition.

The suspect is currently with the district police assisting with investigations.

….OWUSU BOATENG….

The suspect, George Mudor explained to the media why he had no other option than to allegedly kill his wife.

…MUDOR….

 

Wa murder; IGP calls bereaved family

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Akufo Dampare has called the bereaved family of the man who was shot to death by an anti- robbery team in Wa.

This comes after the family made a press conference calling Ghana Police Service to render unqualified apology to the family for unjustifiably tagging the deceased as an armed robber.

At the press conference in Wa, the family said the killing was a clear act of unprofessionalism, adding that they will resort to the law court to seek justice for the victim should the police fail to meet the deadline of their ultimatum.

However, Spokesperson for the bereaved family, Mohammed Tamin speaking to the media confirmed that indeed the IGP has called the family this morning.

According to him, the IGP spoke as a leader and try to restore calm and peace in the Upper West while investigations continuous.

He added that, the family members were elated following the quick interference by Dr. Akufo Dampare for going to set up an independent body to probe into the issue.

…MOHAMMED…

EC’s insistence on Ghana card for voter registration means ‘mad people’ with card can register – Asiedu Nketiah

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the use of the Ghana Card as sole proof of eligibility for prospective voters in the next general election has its own challenges.

He says the EC’s decision to exclude other forms of identification in the voter registration exercise will not resolve the challenges confronting the election management body in terms of protecting the integrity of the electoral roll.

Speaking in an Interview with the media, General Mosquito said, “people who are holding Ghana Card also has its own challenges even if every Ghanaian has it. Do you know mad people have the right to get the citizen’s card? Do you know that undischarged bankrupts have the right to own a Ghana card?

He continued that, “So you want to issue the card to a mad person and when he presents it at the registration center you can’t stop him, but a person who is active and alert and who doesn’t have the card cannot participate in the elections?

“So look, one source of identification document is good, but don’t let us misuse it. Let us go gradually and make sure that we have come to a point where there is no backlog,” he said.

….ASIEDU FIRST….

Mr. Asiedu Nketiah again said the Electoral Commission is working to project the government interest since she is been defended by the Majority caucus in parliament meanwhile the business of the Electoral Commission is an independent state business not a government business.

…ASIEDU SECOND….